Flights from London (LON) to Colombo (CMB)

In-flight Dining
You will be served complimentary meals on both the London–Singapore and Singapore–Colombo sectors, tailored to the time of day and length of each flight.

Special Meals
We offer a wide selection of special meals on this route, which you can request in advance through our website or your travel agent.

Book the Cook
On eligible premium cabins on this route, you can pre-select main courses from our Book the Cook service, choosing from a wider range of dishes before you fly.

Beverage Service
A range of hot and cold drinks is available throughout the flight, including juices and hot beverages. Our signature Singapore Sling is also available on board.

For London–Colombo flights, the weight concept applies. Checked baggage: Economy Class guests may check 25kg on Lite and Value fares, or 30kg on Standard and Flexi fares. Premium Economy Class guests may check 35kg, Business Class guests 40kg, and Suites or First Class guests 50kg. Each checked bag must not exceed 32kg. Cabin baggage: Economy Class and Premium Economy Class guests may bring 1 piece up to 7kg, while Suites, First Class, and Business Class guests may bring 2 pieces, each up to 7kg. Your final allowance is shown on your e-ticket, and KrisFlyer Elite Gold and PPS Club members enjoy additional allowances.

Wi-Fi is available on most Singapore Airlines flights on the London–Colombo route once the aircraft is above 10,000 feet. Wi-Fi is free and unlimited for KrisFlyer members; Economy Class and Premium Economy Class members should add their membership number to the booking at least 1.5 hours before departure. Paid plans are available for non-members. The connection is suitable for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but it does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

On the London–Singapore sector, Economy Class offers a seat pitch of around 32 inches and up to 19 inches of seat width, while Premium Economy Class offers about 38 inches of pitch and up to 20 inches of width. Business Class provides a fully flat bed with direct aisle access, and Suites or First Class feature fully flat beds in a more spacious setting on selected aircraft.

On the Singapore–Colombo sector, Economy Class seats provide around 32 inches of pitch and up to 19 inches of width, while Business Class offers fully flat beds with direct aisle access on the Airbus A350-900.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers with a layover in Singapore. Your eligibility is based on your class of travel or your KrisFlyer and Star Alliance status, and it is determined by your flight leaving Singapore. Other options, like purchasing a day pass at a pay-per-use lounge, are also available.

Singapore Changi Airport is well suited to both short and longer layovers. With a few hours, you can relax in quiet zones, visit themed gardens, use resting areas, or explore the varied dining and shopping options located across the terminals. For longer transits, you may wish to join the airport’s official free transit tour into the city, which usually requires at least 5.5 to 6 hours of available layover time, subject to operating hours and eligibility.

If you prefer to remain airside, you can make use of facilities such as showers, spa services, transit hotels, and family-friendly play areas, depending on your terminal. Eligible passengers may also access lounges during their layover to rest or work in a quieter environment. Your time at Singapore Changi Airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

From London, your Singapore Airlines flight to Colombo operates from either London Heathrow or London Gatwick. At London Heathrow, eligible passengers may be able to use the SilverKris Lounge (First Class) or SilverKris Lounge (Business Class) before departure, depending on cabin class and frequent flyer status. At London Gatwick, eligible customers and those purchasing access may use the No 1 Lounge, subject to availability and operating hours.

During your layover at Singapore Changi Airport, eligible passengers departing on Singapore Airlines flights to Colombo may have access to The Private Room, the SilverKris Lounge (First Class), the SilverKris Lounge (Business Class), or the KrisFlyer Gold Lounge, depending on cabin class, KrisFlyer membership tier, and Star Alliance status. Access policies may change, so we recommend checking current eligibility before you travel.

London follows Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0) roughly from late October to late March, and British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1) from late March to late October. Colombo stays on Sri Lanka Standard Time (UTC+5:30) all year. This means Colombo is 5.5 hours ahead of London during GMT, and 4.5 hours ahead during BST.

You will arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport, the main international gateway for Colombo, after connecting in Singapore. On arrival, follow signs for immigration and baggage reclaim. After collecting your checked baggage, you can proceed to the arrivals hall, where you will find counters for transport, information desks, and meeting points.

For London–Colombo journeys via Singapore, we recommend arriving at the airport in London at least 3 hours before your scheduled departure time. This allows enough time for check-in, security, and reaching your departure gate, especially during busy travel periods.

If your flights from London to Singapore and onward to Colombo are on a single Singapore Airlines booking, we will usually check your baggage through to Colombo. You will not typically need to collect it in Singapore. Your baggage tags and boarding passes at check-in will confirm the final tagged destination.

If you meet Singapore’s entry requirements and your layover is long enough, you may be able to leave the airport between flights. Always allow sufficient time to clear immigration, travel to and from the city, and complete security and boarding procedures before your connecting flight. Requirements and processing times can vary, so please check the latest information before planning to leave the transit area.