Cheap Flights from London Heathrow to Colombo Bandaranayake

Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): what you need to know

• The average duration of a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is 10 hours 40 minutes.

• The timezone in Colombo is UTC+5:30, which is five hours 30 minutes ahead of London.

• Take your pick of 12 weekly London Heathrow Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flights. The 12:35 departure with SriLankan Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. SriLankan Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 21:30.

• Give yourself enough time to catch your LHR to CMB flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

• During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.

• SriLankan Airlines has direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Colombo — and maybe even more of Sri Lanka if you have time.

• The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is SriLankan Airlines.

• The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate for LHR to CMB flights is SriLankan Airlines.

• Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between LHR and CMB:

  • Abu Dhabi International Airport

  • Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport

  • Hamad International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

• Currently, ج.م.‏ 16,696 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ج.م.‏ 32,562. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.

• To get cheap tickets from LHR to CMB, reserve your trip five months ahead of your departure date.

• The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.

• You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from LHR to CMB.

• Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport.

Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

• 68.18% of flights that take off from London Heathrow Airport make it to their destination on schedule.

• Central London to London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 55 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.

• The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour.

• Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near LHR. Whether you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:

  • Holiday Inn Express London Heathrow T4

  • Premier Inn Heathrow Airport Terminal 4

  • Crowne Plaza London Heathrow T4, an IHG Hotel

Arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

• If you have a late London Heathrow Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near CMB:

  • Amagi Aria Airport Transit Hotel

  • Coco Villa Peach Tree

  • Erandi Holiday Home

• Begin your adventure by picking up a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion or Sixt and explore beyond Colombo's main sights.

• Get the best deal by booking your ride from Bandaranaike International Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.

Getting from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo

• Bandaranaike International Airport to the centre of Colombo has a drive time of about 40 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.

• It takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

When to fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

• It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. February is the most popular month to visit Colombo. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in April.

• Before locking in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Colombo, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC to 33ºC.

• January sees average temperatures of between 22ºC and 32ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LHR to CMB sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of Sri Lanka

• You've done Colombo, now it's time to explore other corners of Sri Lanka. Journey around 18 kilometres south to Moratuwa to check off its must-visit sights. From Boat House to Angulana Beach and Dilmah Conservation One Earth Arboretum, your itinerary will be busy.

• If you're interested in discovering another corner of Sri Lanka, consider Jaffna, about 306 kilometres north of Colombo. Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library are highlights.