Who flies from London to Colombo?

The following airlines fly from London (LGW) to Colombo (CMB) : British Airways.

How far is the flight from London to Colombo?

The flight from London to Colombo is 8,694KM or 5,402 miles.

How long does the flight from London to Colombo to take?

The flight from London to Colombo takes11 Hours 2 Minutes.

Flights from London Airport LGW to Colombo Airport CMB

Travelling from London Gatwick to Bandaranayake is not a very popular route. There is however one airliner offer flights which is British Airways. The flight time is approximately 11 Hours 2 Minutes.

The cost of flights varies on the time and day you fly. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. The ticket prices for most airliners will increase the closer you get the departure date, so as soon as you know the date you will travel you should book your flights.

Travellers planning to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Bandaranayake Airport can pre-book short or long term car parking at London Gatwick Airport.

If you chose to rent a car at Bandaranayake Airport and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station along your route to Bandaranayake Airport in order to avoid incurring additional cost when you return your vehicle.

Below are some options if you require transport to London Gatwick Airport:

Ensure your arrival at Bandaranayake Airport is as smooth as possible by pre-booking your transport - which in many cases will also save you money:

Need a place to stay when you get to Colombo? See a range of hotels near Bandaranayake Airport

For a full summary of all the airliners that fly from London Gatwick to Bandaranayake, please see the table below.

Flights Chart

Airliner	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
British Airways	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	17:40	17:40	VIEW FLIGHTS

British Airways is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 2 a week with times that vary between 17:40 and 17:40.

To book your flight you can visit British Airways on their website britishairways.com. You will find up to date information on availability and the latest discounts.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Flights Time In WeekDays

Day

Flight Times

Flights

Friday

17:40

Airline	Flight No
British Airways	BA2045

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Saturday

08:35

Airline	Flight No
British Airways	BA2045

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If you are flexible on the airport you depart from, then there are other airports that offer direct flights to Bandaranayake. You can see full details of these below.

Alternative Direct Routes

Route	Stops	Distance	Flying Time
London Heathrow to Colombo	0		11 Hours 3 Minutes

Over the past 10 years flight regulations have become very strict so we advise you to leave plenty of time to check in and get through customs.

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Flights from London Airport LGW to Colombo Airport CMB

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