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Colombo.C$694 per passenger.Departing Thu, May 15, returning Thu, May 22.Round-trip flight with Wizz Air UK and Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departing from London Gatwick on Thu, May 15, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, May 22, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$694, select.
Colombo.C$731 per passenger.Departing Wed, Apr 30, returning Wed, May 7.Round-trip flight with Wizz Air and Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departing from London Gatwick on Wed, Apr 30, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, May 7, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$731, select.
Colombo.C$763 per passenger.Departing Tue, May 20, returning Mon, Jun 2.Round-trip flight with Wizz Air Malta and Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departing from London Gatwick on Tue, May 20, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, Jun 2, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$763, select.
Colombo.C$838 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jun 11, returning Thu, Jun 19.Round-trip flight with Wizz Air and Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departing from London Gatwick on Wed, Jun 11, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, Jun 19, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$838, select.
Colombo.C$850 per passenger.Departing Thu, May 15, returning Wed, Oct 15.Round-trip flight with Wizz Air UK and flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departing from London Gatwick on Thu, May 15, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, Oct 15, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$850, select.
Colombo.C$871 per passenger.Departing Tue, May 20, returning Wed, Jul 2.Round-trip flight with Wizz Air Malta and flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departing from London Gatwick on Tue, May 20, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, Jul 2, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$871, select.
Colombo.C$927 per passenger.Departing Sat, Jun 21, returning Thu, Jul 10.Round-trip flight with Wizz Air UK and Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departing from London Gatwick on Sat, Jun 21, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, Jul 10, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$927, select.
Colombo.C$937 per passenger.Departing Wed, Sep 17, returning Tue, Sep 30.Round-trip flight with Norwegian Air Sweden and Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Norwegian Air Sweden, departing from London Gatwick on Wed, Sep 17, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, Sep 30, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$937, select.

When is the cheapest time to fly from London Gatwick to Colombo Bandaranayake?

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London Gatwick to Colombo Bandaranayake flights are currently cheapest in May.
Apr
from C$1,008
May
from C$695
Jun
from C$839
Jul
from C$996
Aug
from C$1,438
Sep
from C$938
Oct
from C$1,158
Nov
from C$941
Dec
from C$1,067
Jan
from C$1,044
Feb
from C$1,005
Mar
from C$1,026

London Gatwick to Colombo Bandaranayake: Alternative routes

Compare routes from London Gatwick to Colombo below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Colombo Bandaranayake.

London to Colombo: Flight information

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Cheapest flight foundC$694
Cheapest month to flyMay

Finding cheap flights from London Gatwick to Colombo Bandaranayake: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from London Gatwick to Colombo Bandaranayake is C$695. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from London Gatwick to Colombo Bandaranayake. But we found flights with one or more stops from C$695.
There are no flights flying from London Gatwick to Colombo Bandaranayake, as of April 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to Colombo Bandaranayake is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport on Thursday, May 15, 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between London Gatwick Airport and Colombo Bandaranayake Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Colombo Bandaranayake but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Colombo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Wizz Air UK offers the cheapest flight tickets to Colombo Bandaranayake.

Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): what you need to know

  • Colombo's timezone is UTC+5:30, making Colombo five hours 30 minutes ahead of London.

  • Your LGW to CMB flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.

  • Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.

  • We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between LGW and CMB include:

    • Dubai Airport

    • Hamad International Airport

    • Istanbul Ataturk Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight is C$332. A round-trip plane ticket is currently C$695. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.

  • It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from LGW to CMB. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.

  • Getting cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across each month and score a great deal.

  • Spend less time searching for cheap flights from LGW to CMB by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport.

Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • 69.26% of flights taking off from London Gatwick Airport reach their destination on time.

  • London Gatwick Airport is around 80 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • Need a convenient hotel close to LGW? If you've booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:

Arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Gatwick Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CMB instead:

  • Get your adventure underway by picking up a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion or Sixt and explore beyond Colombo's main sights.

  • Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Bandaranaike International Airport around two weeks before your trip.

Getting from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo

  • Bandaranaike International Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from central Colombo. The drive time takes around 40 minutes.

  • It takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to get there by public transport.

When to fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. February is the most popular month to head to Colombo. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.

  • The warmest month in Colombo is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LGW to CMB in January. Temperatures average between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) then.

Explore more of Sri Lanka

  • Colombo has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Sri Lanka waiting to be explored. About 18 kilometres south of Colombo, a trip to Moratuwa will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Boat House, Angulana Beach and Dilmah Conservation One Earth Arboretum.

  • Jaffna is another well-known destination in Sri Lanka and is around 306 kilometres north of Colombo. No trip is complete without seeing Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library.

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