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Flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

R7 702 Cheap flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 20:35
JNB
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CMB
31h 20m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
10:00 - 8:20
CMB
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JNB
25h 50m
1 stop
R12 755Etihad Airways
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9
Qatar Airways Logo
19:30 - 16:50
CPT
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CMB
17h 50m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
20:20 - 17:30
CMB
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CPT
24h 40m
1 stop
R13 545Qatar Airways
Fri, Sep 4 - Thu, Sep 17
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 19:20
CPT
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CMB
27h 15m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
3:25 - 17:25
CMB
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CPT
17h 30m
1 stop
R13 644Qatar Airways
Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10
Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 16:50
CPT
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CMB
24h 05m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
20:20 - 17:30
CMB
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CPT
24h 40m
1 stop
R13 693Qatar Airways
Fri, Sep 4 - Thu, Sep 17
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 8:10
JNB
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CMB
18h 50m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
4:00 - 8:20
CMB
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JNB
31h 50m
1 stop
R13 808Etihad Airways
Mon, Nov 16 - Wed, Nov 18
Qatar Airways Logo
19:30 - 16:50
CPT
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CMB
17h 50m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
3:35 - 17:30
CMB
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CPT
17h 25m
1 stop
R13 808Qatar Airways
Wed, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 8
Emirates Logo
20:00 - 18:30
CPT
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CMB
19h 00m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
20:35 - 16:40
CMB
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CPT
23h 35m
2 stops
R15 010Emirates
Fri, Sep 4 - Thu, Sep 17
Emirates Logo
13:15 - 22:10
CPT
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CMB
29h 25m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
20:35 - 11:30
CMB
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CPT
18h 25m
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R15 125Emirates
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:50 - 5:00
JNB
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CMB
26h 40m
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Ethiopian Air Logo
18:30 - 20:10
CMB
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JNB
29h 10m
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R16 722Ethiopian Air
Sat, Aug 8 - Sun, Aug 16
RwandAir Logo
17:45 - 1:55
JNB
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CMB
28h 40m
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RwandAir Logo
19:30 - 13:25
CMB
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JNB
21h 25m
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R16 952RwandAir
Mon, Nov 16 - Thu, Nov 19

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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/9

9:45-20:35

1 stop31h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 9/9

10:00-8:20

1 stop25h 50m

R12 755

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/9

19:30-16:50

1 stop17h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 17/9

20:20-17:30

1 stop24h 40m

R13 545

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/11

12:35-19:20

1 stop27h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 10/11

3:25-17:25

1 stop17h 30m

R13 644

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/9

13:15-16:50

1 stop24h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 17/9

20:20-17:30

1 stop24h 40m

R13 693

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/11

9:50-8:10

1 stop18h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 18/11

4:00-8:20

1 stop31h 50m

R13 808
Fastest return journey

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/9

19:30-16:50

1 stop17h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 8/9

3:35-17:30

1 stop17h 25m

R13 808

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/9

20:00-18:30

2 stops19h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 17/9

20:35-16:40

2 stops23h 35m

R15 010

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/9

13:15-22:10

1 stop29h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 9/9

20:35-11:30

2 stops18h 25m

R15 125

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/8

22:50-5:00

2 stops26h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 16/8

18:30-20:10

2 stops29h 10m

R16 722

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/11

17:45-1:55

2 stops28h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 19/11

19:30-13:25

2 stops21h 25m

R16 952

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Flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport – Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to help you craft the best travel plan.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

If you aren’t able to travel to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport during the month of October, then flying in April is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R13 743.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for around R14 228 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from South Africa for as low as R13 068 on momondo.

Cheapest flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Find the cheapest flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from your nearest city or airport
Find flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport
CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO COLOMBO BANDARANAIKE INTL AIRPORT FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTMarch9% cheaperFlying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport costs on average just R13 068 in March
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO COLOMBO BANDARANAIKE INTL AIRPORT FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTDecember18% more expensiveIt costs about R16 903 for flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO COLOMBO BANDARANAIKE INTL AIRPORT FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTDecember362% more users visitedMore momondo users searched in flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December than any other month

Cheap Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals and tips

Summary info about Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

R7 702

Best Round-Trip Price

R12 755

Fastest flight time

16h 15m

Popular in

August
The best one-way flight price to Colombo from South Africa in the last 5 days is R7 702 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).
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The best return flight price to Colombo from South Africa in the last 5 days is R12 755 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).
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The fastest flight to Colombo from South Africa takes 16h 15m (Cape Town Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).
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August has the highest demand for flights to Colombo, with a 2% price increase on average.
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Frequently asked questions about flying to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

In general, when booking your flight to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, March is the cheapest month on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Most flyers found that booking flight tickets 68 days in advance of their planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

Is there an alternative airport near Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Those flying to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport could potentially find better pricing at Colombo Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base Airport (8 km from Colombo city centre), Kalutara Katukurunda Airport (45 km from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport city centre), Bentota River Airport (59 km from Colombo city centre), Hatton Castlereigh Reservoir Airport (80 km from Colombo city centre) or Koggala Airport (117 km from Colombo city centre) depending on the month and departure airport.

Which airlines fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Qatar Airways is the most popular airline offering flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, with 57% of our users opting to fly with them when travelling to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Other popular options include Emirates and Etihad Airways. There are a total of 6 different airlines flying to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Prices for flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

As of July 2026, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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