Search for cheap flights and last-minute deals with Netflights. We've scanned all the flights from London Gatwick to Colombo (Sri Lanka), across the six airlines that offer this route. We've found that 05 / May / 2025 is the cheapest date to travel at the moment, but it's best to go through the results to see which flight suits you.
There are 1,612 flights from London Gatwick to or via Colombo (Sri Lanka) every week. Out of the six available airlines, the most popular ones are Qatar Airways, Emirates & British Airways. But that doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll be the best option for your travel dates. To see as many flights as possible, try widening your search to include other departure airports.
The distance between London Gatwick to Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 8702 km. Normally, it takes about 16 hrs to fly, and you can definitely expect the journey to be at least 12 hrs 5 mins. You can see the various flight times in the results.
November is normally the cheapest month to fly to Colombo (Sri Lanka), but it’s important to try different options when you search. Searching by month, for instance, will show you the best time of the week to fly. March is always the most expensive time to fly but, if you check regularly and book early, you have a better chance of getting a good deal.
