London (LHR) to Colombo (CMB) flights

An economy award from London (LHR) to Colombo (CMB) starts at 20,000 miles one way with American AAdvantage on SriLankan Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $202.46. One airline flies nonstop from London (LHR) to Colombo (CMB): SriLankan Airlines. The two airports are 5,416 miles (8,716 km) apart. SriLankan Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 29 ways to fly it with one stop, through Frankfurt, Mumbai and Bengaluru and more.
How many miles LHR 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.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn SriLankan Airlines | 20,000 | $202.46β396.93 |
| Finnair PlusOn SriLankan Airlines | 23,000 | $202.46β396.93 |
| Iberia ClubOn SriLankan Airlines | 24,000 | $252.46β696.93 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn SriLankan Airlines | 24,000 | $202.46β566.93 |
| British Airways ClubOn SriLankan Airlines | 25,750 | $222.46β596.93 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn SriLankan Airlines | 37,000 | $202.46β396.93 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn SriLankan Airlines | 37,500 | $222.46β416.93 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn SriLankan Airlines | 40,000 | $282.46β616.93 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn SriLankan Airlines | 43,500 | $222.46β546.93 |
| Etihad GuestOn SriLankan Airlines | 67,000 | $202.46β646.93 |
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.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from LHR to CMB
- SriLankan Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it

Book LHR to CMB with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks SriLankan Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks SriLankan Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks SriLankan Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks SriLankan Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks SriLankan Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks SriLankan Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks SriLankan Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks SriLankan Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks SriLankan Airlines
LHR to CMB with one stop
29 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Frankfurt (FRA)British Airways, Lufthansa and 1 more, then SriLankan Airlines




- Via Mumbai (BOM)Air India and IndiGo the whole way

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- Via Bengaluru (BLR)British Airways, Air India and 1 more, then IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines





- Via Muscat (MCT)Oman Air, then Salam Air
OV - Via Istanbul (IST)Turkish Airlines the whole way



- Via Dubai (DXB)Emirates the whole way




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- Via Zurich (ZRH)British Airways and SWISS, then Edelweiss Air



- Via Kuwait (KWI)Kuwait Airways the whole way


J9 - Via Abu Dhabi (AUH)Etihad Airways the whole way

3L - Via Paris (CDG)Air France and British Airways, then SriLankan Airlines



- Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way




- Via Dammam (DMM)Saudia, then SriLankan Airlines


- Via Paris (ORY)Vueling, then French Bee


- Via Chennai (MAA)British Airways, then IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines



- Via Hyderabad (HYD)British Airways, then SriLankan Airlines and IndiGo



LHR to CMB: common questions
How many miles does LHR to CMB cost?
In economy it starts at 20,000 miles one way with American AAdvantage on SriLankan Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $202.46. Next cheapest: Finnair Plus (23,000), Iberia Club (24,000) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (24,000). 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 LHR to CMB?
SriLankan Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from London (LHR) to Colombo (CMB).
How far is London from Colombo by plane?
London (LHR) and Colombo (CMB) are 5,416 miles (8,716 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book LHR 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), Mumbai (BOM), Bengaluru (BLR), Muscat (MCT) and Istanbul (IST). On 14 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air India through Mumbai.
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.





