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Flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

R6 185 Cheap flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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19:30 - 16:50
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CMB
17h 50m
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20:20 - 13:10
CMB
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CPT
20h 20m
1 stop
R13 098Qatar Airways
Thu, Jun 4 - Thu, Jun 11
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 8:35
JNB
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CMB
19h 15m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
21:50 - 8:20
CMB
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JNB
14h 00m
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R13 197Etihad Airways
Mon, Jun 15 - Sun, Jun 28
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 20:35
JNB
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CMB
31h 15m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
16:20 - 8:20
CMB
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JNB
19h 30m
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R13 230Etihad Airways
Sun, Jun 28 - Sat, Jul 11
Qatar Airways Logo
20:55 - 16:50
JNB
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CMB
16h 25m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
20:20 - 9:00
CMB
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JNB
16h 10m
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R13 247Qatar Airways
Fri, Jul 24 - Tue, Aug 11
Qatar Airways Logo
12:40 - 9:00
JNB
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CMB
16h 50m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
20:20 - 9:00
CMB
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JNB
16h 10m
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R13 280Qatar Airways
Thu, Jul 23 - Tue, Aug 11
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 3:00
JNB
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CMB
13h 40m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
10:00 - 8:20
CMB
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JNB
25h 50m
1 stop
R13 296Etihad Airways
Fri, Jul 24 - Tue, Aug 11
Qatar Airways Logo
12:40 - 9:50
JNB
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CMB
17h 40m
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Qatar Airways Logo
8:50 - 4:00
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JNB
22h 40m
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R13 362Qatar Airways
Fri, May 8 - Fri, May 15
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12:40 - 9:40
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CMB
17h 30m
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Qatar Airways Logo
10:30 - 4:00
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JNB
21h 00m
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R13 412Qatar Airways
Wed, Aug 19 - Fri, Aug 28
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13:15 - 18:30
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CMB
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20:35 - 18:05
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25h 00m
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R14 867Emirates
Wed, Sep 23 - Thu, Oct 1
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13:15 - 8:30
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CMB
15h 45m
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20:35 - 16:40
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R15 082Emirates
Thu, Jun 4 - Thu, Jun 11

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Locate flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, momondo users made a total of 13 550 searches and data was last updated on 23 April 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/6

19:30-16:50

1 stop17h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 11/6

20:20-13:10

1 stop20h 20m

R13 098

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

9:50-8:35

1 stop19h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 28/6

21:50-8:20

1 stop14h 00m

R13 197

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/6

9:50-20:35

1 stop31h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 11/7

16:20-8:20

1 stop19h 30m

R13 230
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/7

20:55-16:50

1 stop16h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 11/8

20:20-9:00

1 stop16h 10m

R13 247

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/7

12:40-9:00

1 stop16h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 11/8

20:20-9:00

1 stop16h 10m

R13 280

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/7

9:50-3:00

1 stop13h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 11/8

10:00-8:20

1 stop25h 50m

R13 296

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

12:40-9:50

1 stop17h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 15/5

8:50-4:00

1 stop22h 40m

R13 362

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/8

12:40-9:40

1 stop17h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 28/8

10:30-4:00

1 stop21h 00m

R13 412

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 23/9

13:15-18:30

2 stops25h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 1/10

20:35-18:05

2 stops25h 00m

R14 867

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/6

13:15-8:30

1 stop15h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 11/6

20:35-16:40

2 stops23h 35m

R15 082

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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 February, then flying in September is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R13 114.

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 243 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 230 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 AIRPORTFebruary8% cheaperFlying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport costs on average just R13 114 in February
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO COLOMBO BANDARANAIKE INTL AIRPORT FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTDecember22% more expensiveIt costs about R17 397 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 AIRPORTDecember303% 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

R6 185

Best Round-Trip Price

R13 098

Fastest flight time

17h 50m

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The best one-way flight price to Colombo from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R6 185 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).
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The best round-trip flight price to Colombo from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R13 098 (Cape Town Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).
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The fastest flight to Colombo from South Africa takes 17h 50m (Cape Town Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).
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December 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, February 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 51 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?

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

As of April 2026, there are 9 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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