Colombo, Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka · CMB

Colombo

Your launchpad to Sri Lankan surf breaks, historic tea plantation trails, and ancient jungle temples.

Updated

UK typical return

£680

Average return fare

Lowest tracked

£460.23

Observed October 2026

Cheapest UK month

November

Typically £714 return

Departures

Flights from the UK

Typical return fares to Colombo by UK origin
FromTypical returnCheapest month
London£672November
Belfast International£680—
Bristol£735.98—
Manchester£761.64April
Birmingham£790.77November
Glasgow£805.56November
Edinburgh£821.78November
Newcastle£845.90November

The experiences

What to do in Colombo

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Colombo Tuk Tuk City Tour

4.9/5

4 hours

Weave through Colombo's streets by tuk-tuk with local guides, from iconic landmarks to hidden corners and street flavours.

Driving and Tours in Sri Lanka

5/5

24 hours

My name is Naleen Upendra. I'm an licensed tour guide and driver with over six years of experience. I'm originally from Tissa, in southern…

Lotus Tower Sky Experience

4.2/5

1h 30m

Rise 350 metres up South Asia's tallest tower for sweeping views over Colombo, the harbour and the Indian Ocean.

Timing

Best time to fly to Colombo

Typical fare by month UK median typical return.

Months without an observation use the route typical.

UK median typical return fare by month. Months without an observation are marked No data and use the route typical on the chart.
MonthTypical return fare
January£765.80
February£723.44
March£744.38
April£723.33
May£731.44
June£760.85
JulyNo data
AugustNo data
SeptemberNo data
OctoberNo data
November£713.69
December£783.78

Before you go

Questions

When is the cheapest time to fly to Colombo from the UK?

Fares to Colombo are typically lowest in June, averaging £700.78 return. Since airlines shift prices without warning, Route & Room tracks UK departures 24/7, publishing verified price cuts directly to our members.

What is considered a good price for a return flight to Colombo?

Route & Room has verified return flights to Colombo as low as £461.92, compared to typical market fares of £680. Anything under £550 is a strong price, and we filter out self-transfers and grueling layovers before publishing.

Which UK airports fly to Colombo?

We track departures from London, Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle, Glasgow and Edinburgh to Colombo.

Sources & verification

Fares are observed, not guaranteed. Read how we verify fares.