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385 € Cheap Flights from London Stansted to Colombo Bandaranayake

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Flight deals from London Stansted to Colombo Bandaranayake

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London Stansted to Colombo Bandaranayake? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Colombo.385 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Feb, returning Fri, 6 Mar.Return flight with AJet and SalamAir.Outbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from London Stansted on Wed, 25 Feb, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with SalamAir, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 6 Mar, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From 385 €, select.
Colombo.410 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Feb, returning Fri, 10 Jul.Return flight with AJet and Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from London Stansted on Wed, 25 Feb, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 10 Jul, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From 410 €, select.
Colombo.412 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Feb, returning Wed, 22 Apr.Return flight with AJet and Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from London Stansted on Tue, 24 Feb, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 22 Apr, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From 412 €, select.
Colombo.412 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 9 Apr, returning Mon, 20 Apr.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and SalamAir.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from London Stansted on Thu, 9 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with SalamAir, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 20 Apr, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From 412 €, select.
Colombo.416 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Apr, returning Mon, 4 May.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from London Stansted on Mon, 20 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 4 May, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From 416 €, select.
Colombo.421 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Apr, returning Thu, 4 Jun.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from London Stansted on Thu, 23 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 4 Jun, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From 421 €, select.
Colombo.421 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Mar, returning Mon, 16 Mar.Return flight with AJet and SalamAir.Outbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from London Stansted on Sat, 7 Mar, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with SalamAir, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 16 Mar, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From 421 €, select.
Colombo.428 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Feb, returning Thu, 4 Jun.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from London Stansted on Tue, 24 Feb, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 4 Jun, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From 428 €, select.

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

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London Stansted to Colombo Bandaranayake flights are currently cheapest in April.
Feb
from 469 €
Mar
from 421 €
Apr
from 412 €
May
from 429 €
Jun
from 443 €
Jul
from 540 €
Aug
from 689 €
Sep
from 472 €
Oct
from 467 €
Nov
from 533 €
Dec
from 570 €
Jan
from 685 €

London Stansted to Colombo Bandaranayake: Alternative routes

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London to Colombo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found385 €
Cheapest month to flyFebruary

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

The best price we found for a return flight from London Stansted to Colombo Bandaranayake is 385 €. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from London Stansted to Colombo Bandaranayake. But we found flights with one or more stops from 385 €.
As of February 2026, there are no flights flying from London Stansted to Colombo Bandaranayake.
The cheapest month to fly from London Stansted to Colombo Bandaranayake is usually February.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Stansted Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport on Wednesday, 25 February 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between London Stansted Airport and Colombo Bandaranayake Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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.
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.
Currently, AJet offers the cheapest flight tickets to Colombo Bandaranayake.

Travelling from Stansted Airport (STN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): what you need to know

  • Colombo is five hours 30 minutes ahead of London and follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your STN to CMB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.

  • You can expect longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.

  • Pick a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Stansted Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. Dubai Airport is a popular stopover on the STN to CMB route.

How to find the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport (STN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • Currently, 165 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Stansted Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 385 €. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • It's usually smart to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from STN to CMB. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.

  • The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.

  • Finding cheap flights from STN to CMB is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new deal comes up.

  • Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Stansted Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Stansted Airport (STN)

  • Of all flights leaving Stansted Airport, 64.73% arrive on time at their destination.

  • Stansted Airport is around 64 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 1 hour or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • The journey when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from Stansted Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near STN:

Arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

Getting from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo

  • Bandaranaike International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Colombo. Driving there takes about 40 minutes.

  • If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.

When to fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Stansted Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. February is the most popular month to head to Colombo. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in April.

  • The warmest month in Colombo is March, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Stansted Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from STN to CMB in January. Average temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) then.

Explore more of Sri Lanka

  • You've seen Colombo, now it's time to explore other corners of Sri Lanka. Journey about 18 kilometres south to Moratuwa to tick off its leading sights. From Boat House to Angulana Beach and Dilmah Conservation One Earth Arboretum, there's plenty to keep you busy.

  • Jaffna is another well-known destination in Sri Lanka and is around 306 kilometres north of Colombo. No journey is complete without experiencing Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library.

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