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Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranayake to London Gatwick

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Flight deals from Colombo Bandaranayake to London Gatwick

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Colombo Bandaranayake to London Gatwick? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
London.P28,588 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 May, returning Mon, 19 May.Return flight with Etihad Airways and Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 15 May, arriving in London Gatwick.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from London Gatwick on Mon, 19 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From P28,588, select.
London.P37,768 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Jun, returning Tue, 16 Sep.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 17 Jun, arriving in London Gatwick.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from London Gatwick on Tue, 16 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From P37,768, select.
London.P38,486 per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 May, returning Sun, 8 Jun.Return flight with Etihad Airways and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 11 May, arriving in London Gatwick.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from London Gatwick on Sun, 8 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From P38,486, select.
London.P40,147 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Jun, returning Wed, 18 Jun.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 3 Jun, arriving in London Gatwick.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from London Gatwick on Wed, 18 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From P40,147, select.
London.P40,469 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 May, returning Thu, 30 Oct.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 8 May, arriving in London Gatwick.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from London Gatwick on Thu, 30 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From P40,469, select.
London.P40,469 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 May, returning Tue, 4 Nov.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 12 May, arriving in London Gatwick.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from London Gatwick on Tue, 4 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From P40,469, select.
London.P40,469 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Jul, returning Mon, 29 Sep.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 1 Jul, arriving in London Gatwick.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from London Gatwick on Mon, 29 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From P40,469, select.
London.P40,564 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 May, returning Wed, 27 Aug.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 8 May, arriving in London Gatwick.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from London Gatwick on Wed, 27 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From P40,564, select.

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

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Colombo Bandaranayake to London Gatwick flights are currently cheapest in May.
May
from P28,588
Jun
from P40,147
Jul
from P48,921
Aug
from P48,676
Sep
from P40,773
Oct
from P40,573
Nov
from P42,311
Dec
from P54,582
Jan
from P43,428
Feb
from P41,322
Mar
from P44,508
Apr
from P45,860

Colombo Bandaranayake to London Gatwick: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Colombo Bandaranayake to London below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than London Gatwick.

Colombo to London: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundP28,588
Cheapest month to flyMay

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Colombo Bandaranayake to London Gatwick is P28,588. 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 Colombo Bandaranayake to London Gatwick. But we found flights with one or more stops from P28,588.
As of May 2025, there are no flights flying from Colombo Bandaranayake to London Gatwick.
The cheapest month to fly from Colombo Bandaranayake to London Gatwick is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to London Gatwick Airport on Thursday, 15 May 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Colombo Bandaranayake Airport and London Gatwick 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 London Gatwick 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 London is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Etihad Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to London Gatwick.

Flying from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know

  • London's timezone is UTC+0, which makes London five hours 30 minutes behind Colombo.

  • Leave plenty of time to make your CMB to LGW flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Travelling during a peak time like February? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bandaranaike International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CMB and LGW:

    • Istanbul Ataturk Airport

    • Dubai Airport

    • Hamad International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Bandaranaike International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight is P12,705. A round-trip fare right now is P28,588. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

  • Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CMB to LGW if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.

  • Getting cheap flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to London Gatwick Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from CMB to LGW.

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

Handy information about Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • When it comes to Bandaranaike International Airport's on-time performance, 75.71% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.

  • Central Colombo to Bandaranaike International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.

  • Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 30 minutes when using public transport.

  • Looking for a handy hotel close to CMB? If you're boarding an early flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:

Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • If you have a late Bandaranaike International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near LGW:

  • Get your adventure underway by picking up a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia and explore beyond London's usual tourist stops.

  • To secure the lowest price, book your ride from London Gatwick Airport about three weeks before travelling.

Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London

  • London Gatwick Airport is roughly 80 kilometres from the centre of London. The drive time takes around 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.

When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • August is the busiest month for flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. For a quieter experience, go to London in January.

  • Before locking in your flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in London, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CMB to LGW in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.

Explore more of United Kingdom

  • Birmingham is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.

  • If you're ready to explore another major destination in United Kingdom, consider Bristol, roughly 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are highlights.

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