Travelling from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 11 hours 35 minutes.
London's timezone is UTC+0, making London five hours 30 minutes behind Colombo.
Each week, there are eight Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights. If you want to get going early, jump on the 02:20 SriLankan Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 13:05 with SriLankan Airlines.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your CMB to LHR flight.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
SriLankan Airlines is your gateway to exploring London (and maybe even some other great corners of the United Kingdom!). Check out the direct flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to London Heathrow Airport offered by this popular airline.
SriLankan Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
With 78.95% of its services landing as planned, SriLankan Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating CMB to LHR flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to London Heathrow Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between CMB and LHR include:
Dubai Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Zayed International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
At the moment, $427 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $567. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Get cheap tickets from CMB to LHR by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to London Heathrow Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Colombo Bandaranayake Airport, 69% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Colombo to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to London Heathrow Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near CMB:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:
Explore without limits with a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and venture far and wide through London and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from London Heathrow Airport around one week before you set off.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
July is the most popular month for flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to London Heathrow Airport. To skip the crowds, visit London in March.
When booking your flight from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to London Heathrow Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from CMB to LHR in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the United Kingdom just waiting to be discovered. Around 257 kilometres north-west of London, a visit to Manchester will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
If there's time to check out another corner of the United Kingdom, consider Birmingham, about 161 kilometres north-west of London. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience are among the biggest draws.

