What is the cheapest airline that flies from Cape Town Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Ethiopian Air are the most popular carriers operating from Cape Town Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Cape Town and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Doha (DOH) was the most common stop: 60% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the lowest average return price of R15 645.

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Flights connecting via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 16h 31m.

Which airlines fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Qatar Airways, Emirates and Ethiopian Air are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Cape Town according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 56% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Dubai (DXB) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 2h 56m.

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

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

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

There are 4 operators available for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport 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 from Cape Town Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

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

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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13:15 - 9:00CPT Cape Town Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

16h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

18:45 - 17:30CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R13 390Qatar Airways

Fri, Oct 9 - Tue, Oct 20

20:00 - 18:30CPT Cape Town Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

19h 00m2 stops Dubai Intl Male

10:05 - 11:30CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

R14 569Emirates

Fri, Oct 9 - Tue, Oct 20

20:00 - 18:30CPT Cape Town Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

19h 00m2 stops Dubai Intl Male

20:35 - 18:05CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 00m2 stops Male Dubai Intl

R14 569Emirates

Fri, Oct 9 - Tue, Oct 20

12:35 - 8:45CPT Cape Town Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

16h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:15 - 17:25CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

16h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R14 745Qatar Airways

Fri, Feb 12 - Thu, Feb 25

18:30 - 18:25CPT Cape Town Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

20h 25m2 stops Dubai Intl Male

21:50 - 11:40CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

R14 920Emirates

Fri, Feb 12 - Fri, Feb 26

13:15 - 16:50CPT Cape Town Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

24h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

20:20 - 17:30CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R15 462Qatar Airways

Wed, Oct 14 - Thu, Oct 22

13:50 - 5:00CPT Cape Town Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

35h 40m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Dubai Intl

18:30 - 14:10CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 10m2 stops Dubai Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R16 705Ethiopian Air

Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Sep 28

13:50 - 5:00CPT Cape Town Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

35h 40m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Dubai Intl

18:30 - 13:00CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 00m2 stops Dubai Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R16 913Ethiopian Air

Thu, Oct 15 - Tue, Oct 20

14:00 - 5:20CPT Cape Town Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

35h 50m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Istanbul

6:50 - 11:50CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 30m1 stop Istanbul

R17 008Turkish Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 13

14:00 - 5:20CPT Cape Town Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

35h 50m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Istanbul

6:50 - 11:50CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 30m1 stop Istanbul

R17 024Turkish Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Wed, Oct 21

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Turkish Airlines flights from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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Turkish Airlines

Jan 19

CPT17:20Cape Town Intl

33h 05m

1 stop

CMB5:55Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Feb 16

CMB9:15Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

30h 20m

1 stop

CPT12:05Cape Town Intl

R16 116

Turkish Airlines

Jan 19

CPT17:20Cape Town Intl

33h 05m

1 stop

CMB5:55Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Feb 14

CMB9:15Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

41h 15m

1 stop

CPT23:00Cape Town Intl

R16 402

Turkish Airlines

Jan 22

CPT17:20Cape Town Intl

33h 05m

1 stop

CMB5:55Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Feb 16

CMB9:15Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

30h 20m

1 stop

CPT12:05Cape Town Intl

R16 753

Qatar Airways flights from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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Qatar Airways

Oct 9

CPT13:15Cape Town Intl

16h 15m

1 stop

CMB9:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Oct 20

CMB18:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

26h 15m

1 stop

CPT17:30Cape Town Intl

R13 390

Qatar Airways

Feb 12

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

16h 40m

1 stop

CMB8:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Feb 25

CMB4:15Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

16h 40m

1 stop

CPT17:25Cape Town Intl

R14 745

Qatar Airways

Jan 21

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

24h 25m

1 stop

CMB16:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Feb 17

CMB20:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

17h 10m

1 stop

CPT10:30Cape Town Intl

R14 824

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Fri 9/10

13:15-9:00

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20:00-18:30

2 stops19h 00m

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10:05-11:30

1 stop28h 55m

R14 569

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20:35-18:05

2 stops25h 00m

R14 569

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18:30-18:25

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21:50-11:40

1 stop17h 20m

R14 920

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CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

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Wed 14/10

13:15-16:50

1 stop24h 05m

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20:20-17:30

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R15 462

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Mon 21/9

13:50-5:00

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18:30-14:10

2 stops23h 10m

R16 705

Cape TownColombo

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Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/10

13:50-5:00

2 stops35h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 20/10

18:30-13:00

2 stops22h 00m

R16 913

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

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Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/10

14:00-5:20

2 stops35h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 13/10

6:50-11:50

1 stop32h 30m

R17 008

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CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

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14:00-5:20

2 stops35h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 21/10

6:50-11:50

1 stop32h 30m

R17 024

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Cape Town and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R12 768 to R14 410.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R13 390.

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 May is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R13 868.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Cape Town when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for around R14 697 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 Cape Town for as low as R13 294 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights?

You could potentially save up to 37% on your flight if you consider stops on a Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight.

How have Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2026, prices for Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights are approximately 8% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best price found	R8 145
Fastest flight time	16h 15m
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The best one-way flight to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is R8 145. The best return flight deal from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R13 390.

The fastest flight from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport takes 16h 15m

There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. There are no popular flight routes from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

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How far is Cape Town Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl by plane?
A flight from Cape Town Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl will travel around 7901,3 km. By plane, this route typically takes 16h 15m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
There are 4 operators available for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport 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 from Cape Town Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is Qatar Airways, representing 56% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are Emirates at 26%, Ethiopian Air at 10%, and Singapore Airlines at 7%.

Best airlines flying from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R11 881	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 588 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R12 188	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 728 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R13 996	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 033 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R14 266	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 656 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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