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8713 km
Distance
Direct flights to Colombo
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+82°F
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Airports
RML
12km
CMB
28km
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Flight prices from London to Colombo
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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Colombo?
Here are approximate min and max prices for London to Colombo flight (one-way) at the moment:
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Is Colombo an expensive destination?
We have compared flights from London to Colombo with other routes:
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Direct flights from London to Colombo
There are 1 airlines that fly directly from London to Colombo: SriLankan Airlines if you are departing from London. Most airlines that have direct connections are departing from Heathrow Airport. Most airlines arrive to Bandaranaike International Airport. Most flights depart on Saturday, Friday.
Airlines that have direct flights from London to Colombo
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Airlines that have connecting flights from London to Colombo
There are 10 other airlines that fly from London to Colombo, including British Airways, Turkish Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways and others.
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Turkish Airlines
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Qatar Airways
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Airports in Colombo and London
Colombo has 2 airports and London has 9 airports.
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Ratmalana Airport (RML)
12 km from Colombo city center.
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Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
28 km from Colombo city center.
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Which airport in Colombo is better?
The closest airport to Colombo city center is Ratmalana Airport (RML) with 12 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a taxi from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), trip will take 15 min. Most airlines like SriLankan Airlines with direct flights are flying to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
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Where to stay in Colombo
Find the right accommodation in Colombo with Avionero:
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Renuka City Hotel
328 Galle Road
WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool • Fitness Room/Gym • Airport shuttle
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Chapelton House
1st Chapel Lane Colombo 6
Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Airport shuttle • Mini Bar
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Hilton Colombo Hotel
2 Sir Chittampalam A Gardiner, Mawatha
WiFi • Parking • 24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool • Fitness Room/Gym
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Mount Lodge Boutique Hotel
69A Hotel Road
Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Airport shuttle • Mini Bar
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Cj Villas
29d&b schofield place Marine drive
Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Air Conditioned • Express Check-In/Check-Out
Planning a trip from London to Colombo? Check the weather
16 Days Weather Forecast
Here’s how the weather in Colombo looks currently:
Sat, 21 December
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+82°F
Rain
5 m/s
77 %
Sun, 22 December
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+82°F
Rain
5 m/s
76 %
Mon, 23 December
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+82°F
Broken clouds
6 m/s
73 %
Tue, 24 December
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+81°F
Scattered clouds
6 m/s
77 %
Wed, 25 December
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+81°F
Broken clouds
5 m/s
75 %
Thu, 26 December
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+82°F
Rain
7 m/s
71 %
Fri, 27 December
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+82°F
Rain
4 m/s
76 %
Sat, 28 December
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+84°F
Rain
8 m/s
65 %
Sun, 29 December
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+84°F
Rain
9 m/s
69 %
Mon, 30 December
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+82°F
Rain
8 m/s
72 %
Tue, 31 December
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+82°F
Rain
10 m/s
73 %
Wed, 01 January
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+84°F
Rain
9 m/s
69 %
Thu, 02 January
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+81°F
Rain
9 m/s
74 %
Fri, 03 January
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+84°F
Rain
8 m/s
67 %
Sat, 04 January
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+82°F
Broken clouds
8 m/s
67 %
Sun, 05 January
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+82°F
Broken clouds
9 m/s
65 %
Monthly weather
Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Colombo will be like?
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Still thinking when to go? Read when is the best time to visit Colombo.
FAQ
Flying from London to Colombo? Here are some useful things to know:
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What airports are in Colombo?
Colombo is served by 2 airports: Ratmalana Airport, Bandaranaike International Airport. The nearest airport is Ratmalana Airport located 12 km away.
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How far is it between London and Colombo by plane?
Colombo is around 8713 km away from London.
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What is the flight time from London to Colombo?
Typically it takes from to to fly from London to Colombo.
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When is the best time to travel to Colombo from London?
Usually, the most popular time to travel to Colombo is . Want to avoid peak prices? Try flying from London to Colombo in , which is considered the cheapest time to travel.
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What is the flight price to travel from London to Colombo?
You could get a cheaper flight if you are flexible in your travel plans. Try Avionero Flexible Dates to check multiple travel dates to see the best combinations.
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How good the weather is in Colombo?
The coldest month is February with an average temperature of +79°F. The hottest month is March with an average temperature of +82°F. Right now it is +82°F and Rain in Colombo.
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Is there a direct connection between London and Colombo?
Yes, there are direct flights from London to Colombo. You can fly to Colombo 6 days a week: Saturday, Friday, Thursday, Tuesday, Monday, Sunday.
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Which airlines offer direct flights from London to Colombo?
Here are the airlines that have direct connections from London to Colombo: SriLankan Airlines.
About Avionero
Avionero is a Swedish travel planning startup located in Malmo, founded by Lars Kristensson and Anton Tyulenev.
Using our smart AI Search engine, we combine millions of flight, hotel, and activity options for your trip to Colombo.
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We provide the most flexible search
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We are not the sellers, but aggregators of flights, hotels & activities
We do not track you to raise prices
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