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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

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Weekly direct flights for Mon 20.03 - Sun 26.03

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Weekly direct flights for Mon 27.03 - Sun 02.04

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Weekly direct flights for Mon 03.04 - Sun 09.04

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Check-in for a flight from London to Colombo

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during bookingOnline check-in available
Wizz AirWZZW6NoOpens 48 days before flight
Closes 3 hours before flight
RyanairRYRFRNoOpens 24 days before flight
Closes 2 hours before flight
SriLankan AirlinesALKULYes0
0
PegasusPGTPCNoOpens 48 days before flight
Closes 2 hours before flight
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes0
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Sri Lanka COVID-19 travel restrictions

Latest COVID-19 travel restrictions in Sri Lanka – 03/2023
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Most travelers from London, LGW can enter Sri Lanka, but there are restrictions.

Departure

Travel restrictions
  • Travel is allowed
  • Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
  • Quarantine is not required
Visa requirements
  • Electronic travel authorization

Return

Travel restrictions
  • Travel is allowed
  • Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
  • Quarantine is not required
Visa requirements
  • Electronic travel authorization

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?
Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between London and Colombo thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between London and Colombo can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.
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