Cheap flights from London to Colombo

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What you need to know

What are the cheapest airlines?

  • SriLankan Airlines
  • British Airways
  • Qatar Airways

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

What airlines fly indirectly?

  • Emirates
  • Turkish Airlines
  • Etihad Airways

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

How long is the flight?

10 hours 30 minutes

This is the shortest flight time from London 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 London/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 London to Colombo

Tips and advice from our flight experts

You've searched for flights from London to Colombo. We've found 25 flights and compared them to give you the best offers. 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 London to Colombo on 07/06/2026 at 18:55 for £66.

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 London 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 for this route, with an average flight duration of 10 hours 30 minutes. After selecting an offer, fill out your information and proceed to payment. Consider booking a hotel with us or using our flight + hotel service to save time and money.