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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

LHR — CMB
23 Dec — 30 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from London Heathrow to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in May or September, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Heathrow to Colombo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Heathrow (LHR) to Colombo (CMB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 18 December 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 1,777
High demand for flights, 12% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

Travel insights for flights from Heathrow to Colombo

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Heathrow to Colombo including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Heathrow to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should look to book at least 56 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of C$ 1,417). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,844). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LHR to CMB?

Find hourly flight availability from Heathrow to Colombo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 December 2024.

It’s typically best to fly out from London Heathrow Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 17% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from London Heathrow Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Heathrow to Colombo. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 18 December 2024.

The most flights from LHR to CMB are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport ranges from 60.0 - 350.0 mm per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 350.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

Temperature in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

Related info for your journey

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of C$ 1,417). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,844). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Etihad AirwaysCheapestC$ 1,102AverageC$ 1,202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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