Cheap Flights from Heathrow to Colombo

Flights from Heathrow to Colombo are operated by 2 airliners – Sri Lankan Airlines and BMI. The most popular are provided by Sri Lankan Airlines. They operate around 1 flight a day departing from London Heathrow and arriving at Bandaranayake. In the morning there is 2 flights, 1 flight in the evening and 2 flights at night with the earliest departuare at 10:40 and latest departure at 21:45. Please be aware that flight times and the number of flights will vary between summer and winter months. The most common flight number for this flight is UL 504 and UL 506.

Other airliners offer less frequent flights but departure times may be more desirable. BMI offers 1 flight a day from London Heathrow to Bandaranayake between the hours of 10:40 and 21:45. The flight numbers for these flights are BD 5204 and BD 5206.

Sri Lankan Airlines flight prices from London Heathrow to Bandaranayake can be found at www.srilankanairlines.com

Daily Flights

Below you find a list of all the airliners that operate flights from Heathrow to Colombo and how many flights depart on a per day basis.

Flight Routes

You will find alternative routes from Heathrow to Colombo that require 1 or more stops. On some occassions the timing may be more convenient or a quicker route. The table below shows some of the alternative route that are possible.

Return flight are operated by 2 airliners which include Sri Lankan Airlines and BMI. More information on return flights can be found on our Flights from Colombo to Heathrow page.

Alternative routes to Colombo

As a substitute, you will discover that London Gatwick also give flights to Colombo which could be more fitting for you. London Gatwick has around 10 flights a week though you will find the number of flights vary from month to month so check with the airline currier for the most up to date information.

If you wish to look at this alternative solution then remember Gatwick is around 40 kilometers (25 miles) from Heathrow. Choosing this root would probably require you look at alternative travel arrangement or look at alternative airport parking where costs could vary from airport parking provided at Heathrow. More information can be found at Flights from Gatwick to Colombo. Flights to Colombo are also available from Birmingham International Airport; 10 flights a day depart from the airport.

Arriving at Colombo

Should someone be collectiong you at Colombo we would advise them to check Colombo Airport Arrivals page before they set off. This page gives live information on the status of your flight, or if you choose to rent a car then visit our page which will give you the cheapest car hire quote from companies based at Colombo.

The time zone at Colombo is the same as Heathrow so there is no need to set your watch.

Colombo city center is located about 31 kilometers (19 miles) from Bandaranayake Airport. If you intended route is into the city then you should find it relatively straight forward with taxis and alternative transport located at Bandaranayake Airport. With a population of around 648,000 you will find an adequate number of hostels and hotel if you are searching for accommodation.