What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to London?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to London is to fly and train which costs £340 - £700 and takes 12h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to London?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to London is to fly which takes 12h 10m and costs £330 - £750.

How far is it from Colombo to London?

The distance between Colombo and London is 5482 miles.

How long does it take to get from Colombo to London?

It takes approximately 12h 10m to get from Colombo to London, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Colombo and London?

London is 4h 30m behind Colombo. It is currently 11:37 AM in Colombo and 7:07 AM in London.

Where can I stay near London?

There are 21344+ hotels available in London.

Colombo to London - 6 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to London by plane or train

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Fly to London Heathrow Airport
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1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane CMB - LHR
12h 10m
£330–709
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane CMB - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
12h 32m
£343–654
Fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane CMB - STN
14h 31m
£407–1,259
Fly to London City Airport
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to London City Airport (LCY)plane CMB - LCY
13h 57m
£502–1,428
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane CMB - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
14h 44m
£429–1,357
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane CMB - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain
15h 27m
£360–764

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

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13h 37mAverage Duration

£295Cheapest Price

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Distance: 5,450.4 mi
Duration: 12h 10m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and London, England?

SriLankan Airlines, Etihad, and three other airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) every 4 hours.

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