Journey information
Overview: London Heathrow Airport to Colombo flight
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Colombo depart on average 69 times per day, taking around 12h 6m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $476 (€382) if you book in advance.
The earliest flight runs at 08:45, the last at 22:40. The fastest flight covers the 5415 miles (8715 km) distance in 13h 15m. September is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 5415 miles (8715 km) |
Average flight duration 12h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $476 (€382) |
Flights per day 69 |
Fastest flight 13h 15m |
First flight 8:45 AM |
Last flight 10:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
The cheapest and fastest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Colombo
Cheapest price
$521
Average price
$1104
Fastest journey
13 h 20 m
Average duration
13 h 21 m
Flights per day
63
Distance
8715 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Colombo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Colombo will cost around $1104 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $521.
It's difficult to get from London Heathrow Airport to Colombo without transferring at least once.
AI2016 · AI62108:35 PM31h45London Heathrow Airport8:50 AMColombo$5211One-way1 transfer
AI112 · AI62122:00 PM27h50London Heathrow Airport10:20 PMColombo$5231One-way1 transfer
AI2016 · AI62128:35 PM21h15London Heathrow Airport10:20 PMColombo$5231One-way1 transfer
AI112 · AI2772:00 PM33h30London Heathrow Airport4:00 AMColombo$5231One-way1 transfer
AI2016 · AI2778:35 PM26h55London Heathrow Airport4:00 AMColombo$5251One-way1 transfer
BA7008 · QR6644:00 PM13h20London Heathrow Airport9:50 AMColombo$15791One-way1 transfer
BA7008 · BA63644:00 PM13h20London Heathrow Airport9:50 AMColombo$15781One-way1 transfer
BA6364 · BA70084:00 PM13h20London Heathrow Airport9:50 AMColombo$15751One-way1 transfer
BA7008 · QR6644:00 PM13h20London Heathrow Airport9:50 AMColombo$15751One-way1 transfer
AI130 · AI22769:05 PM13h25London Heathrow Airport3:00 PMColombo$5971One-way1 transfer
Live departures
London Heathrow Airport to Colombo flight times
The table below shows live departures for London Heathrow Airport to Colombo flights for today, Wednesday, May 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AI2018 · AI6210 | 9:45 PM London Heathrow Airport | 30h35 | 8:50 AM Colombo | 1 transfer | |
AI2018 · AI277 | 9:45 PM London Heathrow Airport | 25h45 | 4:00 AM Colombo | 1 transfer | |
AI2018 · AI6212 | 9:45 PM London Heathrow Airport | 20h05 | 10:20 PM Colombo | 1 transfer | |
BA7014 · BA6179 | 9:55 PM London Heathrow Airport | 24h10 | 2:35 AM Colombo | 1 transfer | |
BA7014 · BA6364 | 9:55 PM London Heathrow Airport | 31h25 | 9:50 AM Colombo | 1 transfer | |
BA7014 · BA6380 | 9:55 PM London Heathrow Airport | 25h45 | 4:10 AM Colombo | 1 transfer | |
GF6 · GF144 | 10:05 PM London Heathrow Airport | 31h05 | 9:40 AM Colombo | 1 transfer | |
AI132 · AI6218 | 10:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 32h45 | 11:25 AM Colombo | 1 transfer | |
EK6 · EK654 | 10:15 PM London Heathrow Airport | 14h05 | 4:50 PM Colombo | 1 transfer | |
EK6 · EK656 · EK652 | 10:15 PM London Heathrow Airport | 39h45 | 6:30 PM Colombo | 2 transfers | |
EK6 · EK648 | 10:15 PM London Heathrow Airport | 19h25 | 10:10 PM Colombo | 1 transfer | |
EK6 · EK652 | 10:15 PM London Heathrow Airport | 15h45 | 6:30 PM Colombo | 1 transfer | |
EK6 · EK650 | 10:15 PM London Heathrow Airport | 29h45 | 8:30 AM Colombo | 1 transfer | |
EK6 · EK658 · EK652 | 10:15 PM London Heathrow Airport | 39h45 | 6:30 PM Colombo | 2 transfers | |
EK6 · EK654 | 10:15 PM London Heathrow Airport | 14h05 | 4:50 PM Colombo | 1 transfer | |
EK6 · EK648 | 10:15 PM London Heathrow Airport | 19h25 | 10:10 PM Colombo | 1 transfer | |
EK6+ EK2147 | 10:15 PM London Heathrow Airport | 13h50 | 4:35 PM Colombo | 1 transfer | |
TK1984 · TK730 | 10:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 26h10 | 5:20 AM Colombo | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, May 14 | |||||
TK1988 · TK730 | 6:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 18h20 | 5:20 AM Colombo | 1 transfer | |
BA2297 · BA6179 | 8:25 AM London Heathrow Airport | 13h40 | 2:35 AM Colombo | 1 transfer | |
BA2297 · BA6380 | 8:25 AM London Heathrow Airport | 15h15 | 4:10 AM Colombo | 1 transfer | |
BA2297 · BA6179 | 8:25 AM London Heathrow Airport | 13h40 | 2:35 AM Colombo | 1 transfer | |
BA2297 · BA6364 | 8:25 AM London Heathrow Airport | 20h55 | 9:50 AM Colombo | 1 transfer | |
BA2297 · QR658 | 8:25 AM London Heathrow Airport | 13h40 | 2:35 AM Colombo | 1 transfer | |
QR658 · BA2297 | 8:25 AM London Heathrow Airport | 13h40 | 2:35 AM Colombo | 1 transfer | |
BA2297 · BA6364 | 8:25 AM London Heathrow Airport | 20h55 | 9:50 AM Colombo | 1 transfer | |
BA2297 · BA6380 | 8:25 AM London Heathrow Airport | 15h15 | 4:10 AM Colombo | 1 transfer | |
EK8 · EK650 | 9:05 AM London Heathrow Airport | 18h55 | 8:30 AM Colombo | 1 transfer | |
AI162 · AI6210 | 9:45 AM London Heathrow Airport | 18h35 | 8:50 AM Colombo | 1 transfer | |
AI162 · AI281 | 9:45 AM London Heathrow Airport | 25h50 | 4:05 PM Colombo | 1 transfer | |
AI162 · AI6212 | 9:45 AM London Heathrow Airport | 32h05 | 10:20 PM Colombo | 1 transfer | |
GF2 · GF144 | 10:00 AM London Heathrow Airport | 19h10 | 9:40 AM Colombo | 1 transfer | |
TK1980 · TK730 | 11:20 AM London Heathrow Airport | 13h30 | 5:20 AM Colombo | 1 transfer | |
AI128 · AI2276 | 1:50 PM London Heathrow Airport | 20h40 | 3:00 PM Colombo | 1 transfer | |
AI128 · AI6224 | 1:50 PM London Heathrow Airport | 28h50 | 11:10 PM Colombo | 1 transfer | |
AI128 · AI6222 | 1:50 PM London Heathrow Airport | 35h20 | 5:40 AM Colombo | 1 transfer | |
AI112 · AI277 | 2:00 PM London Heathrow Airport | 33h30 | 4:00 AM Colombo | 1 transfer | |
AI112 · AI6212 | 2:00 PM London Heathrow Airport | 27h50 | 10:20 PM Colombo | 1 transfer | |
AI112 · AI281 | 2:00 PM London Heathrow Airport | 21h35 | 4:05 PM Colombo | 1 transfer | |
EK2 · EK650 | 2:25 PM London Heathrow Airport | 13h35 | 8:30 AM Colombo | 1 transfer | |
BA7002 · BA6364 | 3:35 PM London Heathrow Airport | 13h45 | 9:50 AM Colombo | 1 transfer | |
BA7002 · QR664 | 3:35 PM London Heathrow Airport | 13h45 | 9:50 AM Colombo | 1 transfer | |
BA7002 · BA6364 | 3:35 PM London Heathrow Airport | 13h45 | 9:50 AM Colombo | 1 transfer | |
QR664 · BA7002 | 3:35 PM London Heathrow Airport | 13h45 | 9:50 AM Colombo | 1 transfer | |
BA7008 · QR664 | 4:00 PM London Heathrow Airport | 13h20 | 9:50 AM Colombo | 1 transfer | |
BA7008 · BA6364 | 4:00 PM London Heathrow Airport | 13h20 | 9:50 AM Colombo | 1 transfer | |
BA7008 · BA6364 | 4:00 PM London Heathrow Airport | 13h20 | 9:50 AM Colombo | 1 transfer | |
QR664 · BA7008 | 4:00 PM London Heathrow Airport | 13h20 | 9:50 AM Colombo | 1 transfer | |
TK1986 · TK730 | 4:45 PM London Heathrow Airport | 32h05 | 5:20 AM Colombo | 1 transfer | |
EK30 · EK654 | 4:50 PM London Heathrow Airport | 19h30 | 4:50 PM Colombo | 1 transfer | |
TK1972 · TK730 | 6:30 PM London Heathrow Airport | 30h20 | 5:20 AM Colombo | 1 transfer | |
BA2365 · BA6179 | 7:25 PM London Heathrow Airport | 26h40 | 2:35 AM Colombo | 1 transfer | |
EK32 · EK654 | 7:50 PM London Heathrow Airport | 16h30 | 4:50 PM Colombo | 1 transfer | |
LX339+ LX8064 | 8:05 PM London Heathrow Airport | 31h50 | 8:25 AM Colombo | 1 transfer | |
6E2 · 6E1185 | 8:15 PM London Heathrow Airport | 32h00 | 8:45 AM Colombo | 1 transfer | |
LH2481+ LH5764+ LH4536 | 8:25 PM London Heathrow Airport | 31h30 | 8:25 AM Colombo | 2 transfers | |
LH2481+ LH5748+ LH4536 | 8:25 PM London Heathrow Airport | 31h30 | 8:25 AM Colombo | 2 transfers | |
LH2481+ LH5762+ LH4536 | 8:25 PM London Heathrow Airport | 31h30 | 8:25 AM Colombo | 2 transfers | |
AI2016 · AI277 | 8:35 PM London Heathrow Airport | 26h55 | 4:00 AM Colombo | 1 transfer | |
AI2016 · AI281 | 8:35 PM London Heathrow Airport | 15h00 | 4:05 PM Colombo | 1 transfer | |
AI2016 · AI6210 | 8:35 PM London Heathrow Airport | 31h45 | 8:50 AM Colombo | 1 transfer | |
AI2016 · AI6212 | 8:35 PM London Heathrow Airport | 21h15 | 10:20 PM Colombo | 1 transfer | |
EK4 · EK654 | 8:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 15h40 | 4:50 PM Colombo | 1 transfer | |
WY102 · WY6525 · WY6387 | 8:50 PM London Heathrow Airport | 25h15 | 2:35 AM Colombo | 2 transfers | |
AI130 · AI2276 | 9:05 PM London Heathrow Airport | 13h25 | 3:00 PM Colombo | 1 transfer | |
AI130 · AI6224 | 9:05 PM London Heathrow Airport | 21h35 | 11:10 PM Colombo | 1 transfer | |
AI130 · AI6222 | 9:05 PM London Heathrow Airport | 28h05 | 5:40 AM Colombo | 1 transfer | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: London Heathrow Airport to Colombo Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Heathrow Airport to Colombo by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Colombo, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular airports
Popular airports from London Heathrow Airport to Colombo
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for up to 4 hours.
- Shops are located throughout all terminals, including Harrods and World Duty Free.
- Short Stay parking available near each terminal, approximately 6.3€ (£5.30) for 30 minutes.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Assistance.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Lounges available in all terminals, including British Airways and Plaza Premium lounges.
- Located at each terminal, contact Heathrow Airport Lost Property.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423
- Metro: Piccadilly Line
- Train: Heathrow Express, TfL Rail
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops available, including duty-free and local crafts.
- Parking available near terminals, approximately 0.95€ ($1) per hour.
- Restaurants available, mainly in the departure area, offering Sri Lankan and intertiol cuisine
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels nearby, such as The Tamarind Tree Hotel within walking distance.
- Showers available in lounges, typically included in lounge access fee.
- Lounges available, including Araliya Lounge and Lotus Lounge.
- Lost and Found located in the arrivals area.
- Car rental services available in the arrivals area
- Bus 187, Katuyake Bus Stop, 35 km









