United Kingdom to Sri Lanka Β· 5,402 miles (8,694 km)

London (LGW) to Colombo (CMB) flights

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20,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with American AAdvantage

An economy award from London (LGW) to Colombo (CMB) starts at 20,000 miles one way with American AAdvantage on British Airways, plus taxes and fees from $271.67. One airline flies nonstop from London (LGW) to Colombo (CMB): British Airways. The two airports are 5,402 miles (8,694 km) apart. British Airways is in oneworld. There are also 13 ways to fly it with one stop, through Frankfurt, Istanbul and Sharjah and more.

How many miles LGW to CMB costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
American AAdvantageOn British Airways20,000$271.67–1,296.93
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn British Airways24,000$301.67–1,186.93
British Airways ClubOn British Airways33,000–38,500$127.30–1,008.40
Iberia ClubOn British Airways33,000–38,500$251.67–1,146.93
JAL Mileage BankOn British Airways37,000$371.67–1,096.93
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn British Airways37,500$291.67–1,316.93
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn British Airways40,000$371.67–846.93
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn British Airways43,500$216.67–1,096.93

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from LGW to CMB

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    British Airwaysoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it

Book LGW to CMB with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

LGW to CMB with one stop

13 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Frankfurt (FRA)Condor, then SriLankan Airlines
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    SriLankan Airlines logo
  • Via Istanbul (IST)Turkish Airlines the whole way
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    Wizz Air UK logo
    Turkish Airlines logo
  • Via Sharjah (SHJ)Air Arabia the whole way
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  • Via Dubai (DXB)Emirates the whole way
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    flydubai logo
    SriLankan Airlines logo
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  • Via Zurich (ZRH)SWISS and easyJet, then Edelweiss Air
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    Edelweiss Air logo
  • Via Ahmedabad (AMD)Air India, then FitsAir and SriLankan Airlines
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    SriLankan Airlines logo
  • Via Paris (CDG)easyJet and Air France, then SriLankan Airlines
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    Air France logo
    SriLankan Airlines logo
  • Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way
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    Qatar Airways logo
    SriLankan Airlines logo
  • Via Bangkok (BKK)British Airways, then Thai Airways International and SriLankan Airlines
    British Airways logo
    Thai Airways International logo
    SriLankan Airlines logo
  • Via Chengdu (TFU)Air China the whole way
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  • Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines, then SriLankan Airlines
    China Southern Airlines logo
    SriLankan Airlines logo
  • Via Singapore (SIN)Singapore Airlines the whole way
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    Singapore Airlines logo
    SriLankan Airlines logo
  • Via Shanghai (PVG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
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    Air China logo
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LGW to CMB: common questions

How many miles does LGW to CMB cost?

In economy it starts at 20,000 miles one way with American AAdvantage on British Airways, plus taxes and fees from $271.67. Next cheapest: Qatar Airways Privilege Club (24,000), British Airways Club (33,000–38,500) and Iberia Club (33,000–38,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from LGW to CMB?

British Airways (oneworld) flies nonstop from London (LGW) to Colombo (CMB).

How far is London from Colombo by plane?

London (LGW) and Colombo (CMB) are 5,402 miles (8,694 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book LGW to CMB award flights?

9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between London and Colombo?

The most direct connections are through Frankfurt (FRA), Istanbul (IST), Sharjah (SHJ), Dubai (DXB) and Zurich (ZRH). On 7 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Turkish Airlines through Istanbul.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.