London to Colombo (LHR–CMB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UL505
UL SriLankan
333
2:20 AM
+0530
8:40 AM
GMT
11h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AC6885
AC Air Canada
333
2:20 AM
+0530
8:40 AM
GMT
11h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UL1205
UL SriLankan
333
8:20 AM
+0530
2:53 PM
GMT
12h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UL503
UL SriLankan
333
12:50 PM
+0530
7:10 PM
GMT
11h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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London to Colombo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+5.5h ahead 17 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between LHR and CMB, connecting options are available through 17 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LHR to CMB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
871
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+5.5h
Colombo is 5.5 hours ahead of London.
LHR: GMT · CMB: +0530

When it's 6:00 PM in London, it's 11.5:00 PM in Colombo.
Getting to LHR

Heathrow Express runs from London Paddington to T5 and T2/T3 in 15–21 minutes (£37 single, cheaper booked online or via the Heathrow app). Elizabeth line (Crossrail) is a lower-cost alternative; Paddington to T5 in 34 minutes from £13.50 with an Oyster/contactless cap of £14.90. The Elizabeth line also serves central London stations including Bond Street, Farringdon, and Liverpool Street.London Underground Piccadilly line serves all terminals (T2/T3/T4/T5) from central London in 40–60 minutes (£6 with Oyster). Taxis (black cabs) from central London cost £55–90 depending on traffic. Coach services from Victoria Coach Station (National Express) cost from £10 booked in advance.

LHR–CMB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the London to Colombo route.
Route details
Time difference+5.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections17 hubs
Origin: LHR
IATA / ICAOLHR / EGLL
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr83.9M
Elevation83 ft / 25 m
Destination: CMB
IATA / ICAOCMB / VCBI
TimezoneAsia/Colombo
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LHR to CMB flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HYD, DOH, KUL, AUH, DXB, MCT, HKG, BOM, SIN, BLR, CAN, DEL, MAA, BKK, MLE, PVG and CKG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Colombo is 5.5 hours ahead of London.
Yes, return flights from CMB to LHR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 18 hours via HYD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.