Cheap flights from Colombo to Birmingham
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, although they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on non-stop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, although they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on non-stop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from Colombo to Birmingham and booking your next trip
| Cheapest one-way flight | £384 | Air India1 stop16 hrsWed 24 Dec | The cheapest one-way flight from Colombo to Birmingham is currently £384 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fastest flight | 13 hrs 55 mins | The fastest flight with stops from Colombo to Birmingham takes 13 hrs 55 mins | ||
| Non-stop flights | None | There are no direct flights on this route. |
Popular airlines from Colombo to Birmingham
Popularity is based on the number of weekly non-stop and connecting flights that the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from Colombo to Birmingham in the next three months. Prices include required taxes and fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination and airline.
- EmiratesTypical price: £940–1,30042 weekly connecting flightsCMB - BHXEvery day
- Qatar AirwaysTypical price: £620–1,10024 weekly connecting flightsCMB - BHXEvery day
- Turkish AirlinesTypical price: £700–1,70017 weekly connecting flightsCMB - BHXEvery day
- Air IndiaTypical price: £710–4,05013 weekly connecting flightsCMB - BHXEvery Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- SWISS2 weekly connecting flightsCMB - BHXEvery Tue, Sat
Popular airports near Colombo
Distance and driving time are relative to the city centre. Airports are listed based on distance from the centre of Colombo and popularity with travellers.
- Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)ColomboSri Lanka40 mins17 mi
- Koggala Air Force Base (KCT)KoggalaSri Lanka2 hrs 18 mins71 mi
- Weerawila Airport (WRZ)WeerawilaSri Lanka3 hrs 38 mins105 mi
- Sigiriya Airport (GIU)SigiriyaSri Lanka3 hrs 41 mins93 mi
Popular airports near Birmingham
Distance and driving time are relative to the city centre. Airports are listed based on distance from the centre of Birmingham and popularity with travellers.
- Birmingham Airport (BHX)BirminghamUnited Kingdom24 mins6 mi
- Heathrow Airport (LHR)LondonUnited Kingdom2 hrs 2 mins92 mi
- London Gatwick Airport (LGW)LondonUnited Kingdom2 hrs 39 mins117 mi
- London Stansted Airport (STN)LondonUnited Kingdom2 hrs 9 mins99 mi
Frequently asked questions about flying from Colombo to Birmingham
The cheapest one-way flight was with Air India from £384.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals that we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals that we found with different airlines:
The cheapest one-way flight starts at £384 and departs on Wed 24 Dec.
13 hrs 55 mins is the shortest flight time from Colombo to Birmingham.
Birmingham has mild summers (Jun–Aug) and cold winters (Nov–Mar). The busiest travel periods are Mar, when thousands turn out for the city's famed St. Patrick's Day parade, and Nov–Dec for a German-style outdoor market with dozens of food, toy and crafts vendors. In May, Birmingham Pride celebrates the gay community with a parade and other street festivities.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Colombo to Birmingham.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a departure date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you've settled on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a departure date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you've settled on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Colombo to Birmingham really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favourite carrier or a loyalty programme that you like, but price, convenience and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Colombo to Birmingham.
In terms of flights, Emirates is the most popular. Emirates offers 42 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX).
Other popular airlines flying from Colombo to Birmingham are:
In terms of flights, Emirates is the most popular. Emirates offers 42 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX).
Other popular airlines flying from Colombo to Birmingham are:
- Qatar Airways offers 24 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX).
- Turkish Airlines offers 17 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX).
- Air India offers 13 connecting flights per week. Air India flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX).
- SWISS offers 2 connecting flights per week. SWISS flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX).
The cheapest one-way flight was with Air India from £384.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals that we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals that we found with different airlines:
No airline flies direct from Colombo to Birmingham.
- There are 42 Emirates connecting flights from Colombo to Birmingham per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 24 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Colombo to Birmingham per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 17 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Colombo to Birmingham per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 13 Air India connecting flights from Colombo to Birmingham per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
- There are 2 SWISS connecting flights from Colombo to Birmingham per week. Flights are available on Tuesday and Saturday.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Colombo and Birmingham at price £689 is offered by Air India from Thu 25 Dec to Mon 29 Dec.
No airline flies direct from Colombo to Birmingham.
- There are 42 Emirates connecting flights from Colombo to Birmingham per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 24 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Colombo to Birmingham per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 17 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Colombo to Birmingham per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 13 Air India connecting flights from Colombo to Birmingham per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
- There are 2 SWISS connecting flights from Colombo to Birmingham per week. Flights are available on Tuesday and Saturday.
There are no direct flights from Colombo to Birmingham.
It's easy to find non-stop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Colombo to Birmingham, just select the non-stop flights only option in the Stops filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
To book business class trips from Colombo to Birmingham, look for the default Economy selection at the top and change it to your desired cabin class, such as Premium Economy, Business Class or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options and book your business travel.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Colombo and Birmingham starts at £689 from Thu 25 Dec to Mon 29 Dec with Air India.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Colombo and Birmingham at price £689 is offered by Air India from Thu 25 Dec to Mon 29 Dec.
To find last-minute flight deals from Colombo to Birmingham, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates and hit the Search button to view flight options.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
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Popular trips from Colombo
These suggestions are based on the cheapest fares to popular destinations in the next six months.
Prices include required taxes + fees for 1 adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
- Singapore£21312 Jan – 26 Jan1 stop9 hrsAirAsia, Thai AirAsia
- Sydney£4407 Mar – 23 Mar1 stop16 hrs 15 minsAirAsia, AirAsia X
- Dubai£30711 May – 24 MayNon-stop4 hrs 20 minsEmirates
- London£50620 Apr – 4 May1 stop17 hrs 50 minsAir Arabia
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