Cheap flights from Colombo (Sri Lanka) to London Gatwick

Q: What are the cheapest airlines?

Emirates, Qatar Airways. These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from Colombo (Sri Lanka) to London Gatwick.

Q: What airlines fly indirectly?

Emirates, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines. These airlines fly from Colombo (Sri Lanka) to London Gatwick, but you’ll have at least one layover.

Q: How long is the flight?

14 hrs 10 mins. This is the shortest flight time from Colombo (Sri Lanka) to London Gatwick.

from as little as £823

191 nights in London, departing Colombo (Sri Lanka) on 03 / Mar / 2025 with Emirates (price found 19 hours ago)

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What are the cheapest airlines?

Emirates
Qatar Airways

These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from Colombo (Sri Lanka) to London Gatwick.

What airlines fly indirectly?

Emirates
Qatar Airways
Turkish Airlines

These airlines fly from Colombo (Sri Lanka) to London Gatwick, but you’ll have at least one layover.

How long is the flight?

14 hrs 10 mins

This is the shortest flight time from Colombo (Sri Lanka) to London Gatwick.

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03 / Mar / 2025 is currently the lowest priced day of the year to fly the Colombo (Sri Lanka)/London Gatwick route. There are around 14 flights on any given week from the UK to London Gatwick and the cheapest month to fly right now is March.

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How to get cheap flights from Colombo (Sri Lanka) to London Gatwick

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If you want a cheap flight from Colombo (Sri Lanka) to London, you've got three airlines to choose from. You can use the search box to filter your preferences, but we've found that the cheapest day to fly is 03 / Mar / 2025.

You can use the filters on your search to see more flights and find cheaper rates – London has more than one airport. So if you don't need to fly into London Gatwick, it's worth checking your other options. The 8702 km flight usually takes about 16 hrs 20 mins.

There are about 14 flights to or via London every week, so you have plenty of options. Keep your eye out for flights with Emirates, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines – these are the most popular airlines for flying to .

You can expect accommodation prices to be higher at this time of year too. Last-minute deals do crop up, but it's best to book everything in advance to avoid disappointment.