Flight Routes from London Gatwick to Colombo

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Cheapest roundtrip flight
from€591
Fastest outbound flight
Fastest inbound flight
non-stop flights
1x / week
Flight distance
8,704 km
Time difference

Flight schedule from London Gatwick (LGW) to Colombo (CMB)

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  1. 12 – 18 October 2026
  2. 19 – 25 October 2026
  3. 26 Oct – 1 Nov 2026
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    1. LGWCMB
      1 stopover
      1. Qatar Airways
    2. LGWCMB
      non-stop
      1. British Airways
    3. LGWCMB
      1 stopover
      1. Emirates Airline

      Tips and tricks to help you find cheap flights from London Gatwick to Colombo

      Favourite airline: Qatar Airways
      100 % of travellers choose to book flights on this route with Qatar Airways, Emirates and China Eastern.
      Qatar Airways
      60 %
      Emirates
      20 %
      China Eastern
      20 %
      Favourite connection: via Doha
      When booking flights from London Gatwick to Colombo 75 % of travellers prefer to fly via Doha.
      Route
      bookings
      1 stopover Doha
      15h 05min, from 691 £
      75 %
      2 stopovers Dubai Male International Airport
      40h 15min, from 1 148 £
      25 %

      Important flight information

      Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

      Which airports near London Gatwick are frequently used for flights to Colombo?
      As well as London Gatwick airport, users also frequently search for flights from London Heathrow and Bournemouth to Colombo. Alternative departure airports can offer more choice of flight times, airlines or prices. Do also check how accessible each airport is for you.

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      Departure airport Airport London Gatwick (LGW)
      Arrival airport Airport Colombo (CMB)
      Destination country Flights to Sri Lanka
      City-Code - Arrival airport London - Colombo
      Departure airport - Destination country London Gatwick - Sri Lanka
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