Cheap flights from London Gatwick to Colombo from £700

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Cheap London Gatwick - Colombo flight offers

Find cheap flight tickets and last-minute flight deals from London Gatwick to Colombo

Qatar Airways
Mon, 26/10 (LGW) London -> (CMB) Colombo
Qatar Airways
Sun, 08/11 (CMB) Colombo -> (LGW) London

Price found 15 days ago
from £565
Qatar Airways
Mon, 19/10 (LGW) London -> (CMB) Colombo
Qatar Airways
Fri, 06/11 (CMB) Colombo -> (LGW) London

Price found 15 days ago
from £611
Gulf Air Bahrain
Sun, 04/10 (LGW) London -> (CMB) Colombo
Gulf Air Bahrain
Tue, 20/10 (CMB) Colombo -> (LGW) London

Price found 4 days ago
from £626
Qatar Airways
Fri, 23/10 (LGW) London -> (CMB) Colombo
Qatar Airways
Fri, 13/11 (CMB) Colombo -> (LGW) London

Price found 15 days ago
from £635
SWISS
Sat, 24/10 (LGW) London -> (CMB) Colombo
SWISS
Sat, 14/11 (CMB) Colombo -> (LGW) London

Price found 15 days ago
from £652
Air Arabia
Wed, 22/07 (LGW) London -> (CMB) Colombo
Air Arabia
Wed, 12/08 (CMB) Colombo -> (LGW) London

Price found 12 days ago
from £668
Qatar Airways
Thu, 24/12 (LGW) London -> (CMB) Colombo
Qatar Airways
Tue, 02/03 (CMB) Colombo -> (LGW) London

Price found 5 days ago
from £687
Air Arabia
Mon, 27/07 (LGW) London -> (CMB) Colombo
Air Arabia
Mon, 17/08 (CMB) Colombo -> (LGW) London

Price found 12 days ago
from £714
easyJet
Tue, 10/11 (LGW) London -> (CMB) Colombo

Price found 15 days ago
from £275
Ryanair
Fri, 07/08 (LGW) London -> (CMB) Colombo

Price found 14 days ago
from £354
easyJet
Fri, 23/10 (LGW) London -> (CMB) Colombo
Direct

Price found 15 days ago
from £366
Ryanair
Tue, 28/07 (LGW) London -> (CMB) Colombo

Price found 7 days ago
from £384
Jet 2
Tue, 21/07 (LGW) London -> (CMB) Colombo

Price found 5 days ago
from £390
Qatar Airways
Mon, 08/02 (LGW) London -> (CMB) Colombo
Direct

Price found 4 days ago
from £395
SunExpress
Sun, 26/07 (LGW) London -> (CMB) Colombo

Price found 3 days ago
from £403
Wizz Air UK
Sat, 25/07 (LGW) London -> (CMB) Colombo

Price found 7 days ago
from £405

Info about flights from London Gatwick to Colombo

Some useful info about flights from London Gatwick to Colombo to help you plan your next trip

Best price last 15 days £700
Average flight duration 11h 13m
Cheapest month May
Average number of flights per week 2
First flight time 05:00
Last flight time 23:55
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Looking for the price of a flight from London Gatwick to Colombo?

There’s no fixed price — fares between London and Colombo can vary a lot by day or time.

£700 is the best price recorded in the last 15 days.

It’s often useful to check whether nearby airports offer better fares. Flying during less crowded periods also increases your chances of finding good deals.

Which airports serve London and Colombo?

When planning a trip of about 5403 mi, it's a good idea to check flights from surrounding airports too.

  • Airports in London: London is connected to 6 airports - City Airport, Gatwick, Heathrow, Luton, Southend, Stansted.
  • Airports in Colombo: Another nearby option is Ratmalana.

The closest airport isn’t always the cheapest — it’s worth checking the alternatives too. In some cities, smaller airports offer lower fares than the main ones.

Flights from London - Gatwick to Colombo - Bandaranaike

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Other popular destinations

Also looking at Sri Lanka? These cities are trending: Colombo, Galle, Jaffna, Mattala Rajapaksa, Trincomalee.

Online agencies can show different offers for the same flight — it’s worth comparing. Filters let you narrow things down further, like selecting a specific time slot to find flights that suit you best.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions about flights from London Gatwick to Colombo.

How much does an airline ticket from London Gatwick to Colombo cost?

The lowest price recorded in the last 15 days for a flight from London Gatwick to Colombo is £700.

How far is London from Colombo?

London is about 5403 mi from Colombo.

What are the airports in Colombo?

Colombo has another airport: Ratmalana.

What are the airports in London?

London has 6 airports: City Airport, Gatwick, Heathrow, Luton, Southend, Stansted.

What are the most popular cities in Sri Lanka?

The most popular cities in Sri Lanka according to our users' searches are: Colombo, Galle, Jaffna, Mattala Rajapaksa, Trincomalee.

When should I book a flight from London to Colombo?

The best time to book a flight from London to Colombo is 1 month in advance, while the worst time is 21 weeks in advance.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Colombo?

The cheapest month to fly from London to Colombo is May.

What is the most expensive month to fly from London to Colombo?

The most expensive month to fly from London to Colombo is July.

What is the best day of the week to fly from London to Colombo?

For flights from London to Colombo Tuesday is on average the cheapest day to fly, while Wednesday is the most expensive day to fly.