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Flight deals from London Gatwick to Colombo Bandaranayake

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 512 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Colombo.472 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov, returning Thu, 19 Nov.Return flight with Wizz Air and Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from London Gatwick on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 472 €, select.

Colombo.478 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov, returning Wed, 9 Dec.Return flight with Wizz Air and Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from London Gatwick on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 478 €, select.

Colombo.494 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Nov, returning Sun, 31 Jan.Return flight with Wizz Air and Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from London Gatwick on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 494 €, select.

Colombo.502 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Thu, 19 Nov.Return flight with Wizz Air and Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from London Gatwick on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 502 €, select.

Colombo.511 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Thu, 10 Dec.Return flight with Wizz Air and Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from London Gatwick on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 511 €, select.

Colombo.512 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct, returning Tue, 20 Oct.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from London Gatwick on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 512 €, select.

Colombo.516 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 Jan, returning Sun, 7 Feb.Return flight with Wizz Air and Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from London Gatwick on Mon, 18 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 7 Feb, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 516 €, select.

Colombo.518 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Nov, returning Tue, 23 Feb.Return flight with Wizz Air and Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from London Gatwick on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 518 €, select.

Colombo.520 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with Vueling Airlines and Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from London Gatwick on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 520 €, select.

Colombo.525 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Thu, 21 Jan.Return flight with Wizz Air and Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from London Gatwick on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 21 Jan, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 525 €, select.

Colombo.528 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Dec, returning Wed, 23 Dec.Return flight with easyJet and Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from London Gatwick on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 23 Dec, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 528 €, select.

Colombo.541 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 Jan, returning Thu, 28 Jan.Return flight with Wizz Air and Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from London Gatwick on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 28 Jan, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 541 €, select.

Colombo.547 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Sep, returning Thu, 10 Dec.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from London Gatwick on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 547 €, select.

Colombo.567 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Feb, returning Thu, 25 Feb.Return flight with Wizz Air and Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from London Gatwick on Fri, 12 Feb, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 25 Feb, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 567 €, select.

Colombo.575 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Sep, returning Sat, 21 Nov.Return flight with easyJet and Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from London Gatwick on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 21 Nov, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 575 €, select.

Colombo.575 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Sep, returning Sat, 26 Sep.Return flight with easyJet and Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from London Gatwick on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 575 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to Colombo Bandaranayake

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London Gatwick to Colombo Bandaranayake flights are currently cheapest in November.

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London Gatwick to Colombo Bandaranayake: Alternative routes

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London to Colombo: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	472 €
Cheapest month to fly	November
Average flight time	10 hrs
Most popular airline	British Airways
Average flights per week	4

Finding cheap flights from London Gatwick to Colombo Bandaranayake: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from London Gatwick to Colombo Bandaranayake?

The best price we found for a return flight from London Gatwick to Colombo Bandaranayake is 472 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from London Gatwick to Colombo Bandaranayake?

10 hours is the average flight time from London Gatwick to Colombo Bandaranayake.

Which airlines fly direct from London Gatwick to Colombo Bandaranayake?

British Airways flies direct from London Gatwick to Colombo Bandaranayake.

How many flights are there a week from London Gatwick to Colombo Bandaranayake?

As of September 2026, there are 4 flights per week flying from London Gatwick to Colombo Bandaranayake.

When is the cheapest time to fly from London Gatwick to Colombo Bandaranayake?

The cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to Colombo Bandaranayake is usually November.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport on Monday, 9 November 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours.

How can I find the best flight deal to Colombo Bandaranayake?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Colombo Bandaranayake but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Colombo?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Colombo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake with?

Currently, Wizz Air and British Airways offer the cheapest flight tickets to Colombo Bandaranayake.

Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB): what you need to know

The timezone in Colombo is UTC+5:30, which is five hours 30 minutes ahead of London.
To ensure you get on your LGW to CMB flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between LGW and CMB:
- Istanbul Airport
- Dubai Airport
- Hamad International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)

The lowest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport flight is 211 €. A round-trip plane ticket is currently 472 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from LGW to CMB. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from LGW to CMB by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport.

Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

82% of flights departing from London Gatwick Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from LGW.
London Gatwick Airport is around 48 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near LGW:

Arriving at Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)

If you're landing on a late London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near CMB:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Colombo Bandaranayake Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion or Sixt and explore beyond Colombo's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your ride from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.

Getting from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB) to central Colombo

From Colombo Bandaranayake Airport, Colombo is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 50 minutes.

When to fly to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)

August is the most popular month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Colombo in March.
Lock in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport for March if you want to explore Colombo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LGW to CMB in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.