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Cheapest one-way trip | £234 |
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Cheapest nonstop round-trip | £735 |
Cheapest round-trip | £591 |
Average round-trip | £819 |
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Travelers usually depart from Gatwick, Heathrow, London Stansted, Luton, or London City when they travel from London to Colombo. Book your trip to arrive at Bandaranaike International, or Colombo - Fort. The distance between London and Colombo is 8725 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Wizz Air, Ryanair, SriLankan Airlines, Pegasus, and Qatar Airways. London and Colombo have 401 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Colombo, consider visiting Tooth Temple in Kandy, Sri Lanka, Ancient City of Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya - Sri Lanka, Galle Fort, and World's End, Sri Lanka.
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from London to Colombo in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the table.
Weekly direct flights for Mon 13.03 - Sun 19.03
| Airline | Mon 13.03 | Tue 14.03 | Wed 15.03 | Thu 16.03 | Fri 17.03 | Sat 18.03 | Sun 19.03 |
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| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Weekly direct flights for Mon 20.03 - Sun 26.03
| Airline | Mon 20.03 | Tue 21.03 | Wed 22.03 | Thu 23.03 | Fri 24.03 | Sat 25.03 | Sun 26.03 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Weekly direct flights for Mon 27.03 - Sun 02.04
| Airline | Mon 27.03 | Tue 28.03 | Wed 29.03 | Thu 30.03 | Fri 31.03 | Sat 01.04 | Sun 02.04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Weekly direct flights for Mon 03.04 - Sun 09.04
| Airline | Mon 03.04 | Tue 04.04 | Wed 05.04 | Thu 06.04 | Fri 07.04 | Sat 08.04 | Sun 09.04 |
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| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Check-in for a flight from London to Colombo
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Online check-in available |
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| Wizz Air | WZZ | W6 | No | Opens 48 days before flight Closes 3 hours before flight |
| Ryanair | RYR | FR | No | Opens 24 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight |
| SriLankan Airlines | ALK | UL | Yes | 0 0 |
| Pegasus | PGT | PC | No | Opens 48 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight |
| Qatar Airways | QTR | QR | Yes | 0 0 |
Sri Lanka COVID-19 travel restrictions
Your trip summary
Most travelers from London, LGW can enter Sri Lanka, but there are restrictions.
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Information is provided as guidance only and accurate at the time of publishing. Always check government websites and airline materials before booking and traveling.
Learn more about COVID-19 restrictions in Sri Lanka in our dedicated Stories article.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to travel from London to Colombo?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between London and Colombo takes around 11 hours.
What is the flight distance between London and Colombo?
The flight distance between London and Colombo is 8725 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between London and Colombo?
Several carriers operate flights between London and Colombo. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include SriLankan Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from London?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as London and Lisbon, Istanbul, Athens, Tirana, Faro, Bucharest, Málaga, Larnaca, New York, Dubai, Tenerife, Alicante, Rome, Milan, Barcelona, Dublin, Amsterdam, Palma, Majorca, Tel Aviv, Madrid.
What are the most popular routes to and from Colombo?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Colombo and Taipei, Singapore, Sydney, Bangkok, Melbourne, Hong Kong, Manila, Perth, Chennai, Goa, Mumbai, Gold Coast, Hanoi, Brisbane, New Delhi, Kaohsiung, Toronto, Bengaluru, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang.
Which airports are there in London?
London is mainly served by Gatwick. But there are other airports nearby, including Heathrow, London Stansted, Luton, London City, London Southend, RAF Northolt.
What airports are near London?
The main airport in London is Gatwick. It is also served by Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Southampton, Bournemouth, Cardiff, Exeter, Norwich, Humberside.
Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between London and Colombo?
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