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London Colombo

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Tue., 07 Jan. LHR - CMB

Wed., 29 Jan. CMB - LHR

$6021 $5688

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Fri., 07 Mar. LHR - CMB

$703 $687

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Mon., 13 Jan. LHR - CMB

Mon., 03 Feb. CMB - LHR

$1347 $1250

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London Colombo

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Fri., 27 Dec. LHR - CMB

Sat., 08 Mar. CMB - LHR

$2307 $2161

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Thu., 02 Jan. LHR - CMB

Tue., 14 Jan. CMB - LHR

$1689 $1598

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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket

95% Trains in Colombo are 95% cheaper than in London.

London $5.56

Colombo $0.27

Meal Mid-priced restaurant

86% A meal in Colombo is 86% cheaper than a meal in London.

London $39.74

Colombo $5.43

Taxi Standard daytime start rate

93% A taxi fare in Colombo is 93% cheaper than in London.

London $9.54

Colombo $0.65

Coffee Regular cappuccino

44% Coffee in Colombo is 44% cheaper than in London.

London $7.41

Colombo $4.14

Exchange rate

1 AUD = 185.69 LKR

1 LKR = 0.01 AUD

Last checked on 18 December 2024

Distance: 8712 kms

London airports

Heathrow (LHR) How far from city centre: 23 kms

Gatwick (LGW) How far from city centre: 40 kms

Luton International (LTN) How far from city centre: 43 kms

Stansted (STN) How far from city centre: 49 kms

London City (LCY) How far from city centre: 12 kms

Southend (SEN) How far from city centre: 57 kms

Colombo airports

Katunayake International (CMB) How far from city centre: 27 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from London to Colombo

How long does the flight take to go from London to Colombo?

The total flight time between London and Colombo is of around 12:23 hours on average, considering an average distance of 9,513 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

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The cheapest price for a flight from London to Colombo is $687. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is Colombo expensive to visit compared to London?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Colombo costs an average of 0.65 AUD, 93% cheaper than London, with a fare of 9.54 AUD, while train tickets costs 95% less in Colombo: 0.27 AUD against 5.56 AUD in London. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 5.43 AUD in Colombo, 86% less than the 39.74 AUD in London. The price of the coffee is around 44% cheaper in Colombo, with an average of 4.14 AUD, while in London the coffee costs 7.41 AUD.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from London to Colombo?

At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Sri Lanka may apply when travelling from London. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

How is the weather in Colombo compared to London?

While in London the temperatures can reach an average of 29.01 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 9.0 mm ,Colombo's temperatures can go up to 34.0 ºC during the hot season, with 3.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 20.54 ºC in Colombo, compared to the -3.09 ºC average degrees reported in London. During the winter period, London can register 6.0 mm precipitation, while Colombo have an average of 6.0 mm rain level.

Which airports have flights between London and Colombo?

The main airport route flying between London and Colombo is: Gatwick (LGW) to Katunayake International (CMB). This route is covered by the following airline(s): TUI Airways. Alternatively, you can find London - Colombo flights between Heathrow (LHR) to Katunayake International (CMB) with the following airline(s) flying the route: Srilankan Airlines. Air Canada.