Cheap flights from Birmingham to Colombo

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What you need to know

What are the cheapest airlines?

  • SriLankan Airlines
  • Emirates
  • Qatar Airways

These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from Birmingham to Colombo.

What airlines fly indirectly?

  • Turkish Airlines
  • Etihad Airways
  • Oman Air

These airlines fly from Birmingham to Colombo, but you’ll have at least one layover.

How long is the flight?

12 hours 30 minutes

This is the shortest flight time from Birmingham to Colombo.

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Today alone, Netflights has searched over five flights. 05 / Feb / 2026 is currently the lowest priced day of the year to fly the Birmingham/Colombo route. There are around 35 flights on any given week from the UK to Colombo and the cheapest month to fly right now is February. Not suitable? Try running another search or viewing all cheap flight deals.

How to get cheap flights from Birmingham to Colombo

Tips and advice from our flight experts

You've searched for flights from Birmingham to Colombo. We've found 25 flights and compared them to give you the best offer. SriLankan Airlines is, on average, the cheapest for this route. Look out for them! The cheapest offer we've found is a one-way ticket for the route Birmingham to Colombo on 16/02/2026 at 06:40 for £38.

We've scanned hundreds of airfares from dozens of airlines across the globe. In total, we've found 10 airlines that operate the 8,600 km flight from Birmingham to Colombo.

To find the best offers, consider booking 2-3 months in advance or looking for last-minute deals. The best time to fly is during the off-peak season. SriLankan Airlines is a popular choice, and the average flight duration is about 12 hours 30 minutes. After selecting an offer, fill out your information, proceed to payment, and consider booking a hotel with us or using our flight + hotel service to save time and money.