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

Qatar Airways is the most popular carrier operating from Cape Town Intl to Colombo

Which airlines fly to Colombo?

Qatar Airways, Emirates and Ethiopian Air are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Colombo 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. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Colombo on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Colombo were last updated today.

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

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

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.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Colombo?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Colombo can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Colombo. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

R7 785 Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Colombo in 2026

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19:25 - 16:30CPT Cape Town Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

17h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

10:15 - 17:25CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R14 224Qatar Airways

Sun, Nov 29 - Sat, Dec 12

12:35 - 9:45CPT Cape Town Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

17h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

19:30 - 17:25CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R14 801Qatar Airways

Tue, Feb 2 - Sat, Feb 13

12:35 - 9:45CPT Cape Town Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

17h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

19:30 - 17:25CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R14 833Qatar Airways

Mon, Dec 7 - Sat, Dec 19

13:40 - 18:25CPT Cape Town Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

25h 15m2 stops Dubai Intl Male

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

17h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

R14 913Emirates

Tue, Feb 2 - Sat, Feb 13

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

35h 40m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Dubai Intl

18:40 - 14:10CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 00m2 stops Dubai Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R16 402Ethiopian Air

Tue, Feb 2 - Sat, Feb 13

13:50 - 23:50CPT Cape Town Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

30h 30m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Dubai Intl

18:40 - 14:10CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 00m2 stops Dubai Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R16 963Ethiopian Air

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8

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

20h 25m2 stops Dubai Intl Male

21:50 - 18:00CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

R17 764Emirates

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8

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

20h 25m2 stops Dubai Intl Male

21:50 - 18:00CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

R17 780Emirates

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8

13:50 - 18:25CPT Cape Town Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

25h 05m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Dubai Intl Male

18:40 - 14:10CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 00m2 stops Dubai Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R18 276Multiple Airlines

Tue, Feb 2 - Sat, Feb 13

12:35 - 9:45CPT Cape Town Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

17h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

18:40 - 13:00CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

45h 50m2 stops Dubai Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R19 141Multiple Airlines

Mon, Dec 7 - Sat, Dec 19

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Qatar Airways flights from Cape Town to Colombo

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Qatar Airways

Nov 29

CPT19:25Cape Town Intl

17h 35m

1 stop

CMB16:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Dec 12

CMB10:15Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

34h 40m

1 stop

CPT17:25Cape Town Intl

R14 224

Qatar Airways

Feb 2

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

17h 40m

1 stop

CMB9:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Feb 13

CMB19:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

25h 25m

1 stop

CPT17:25Cape Town Intl

R14 801

Qatar Airways

Dec 7

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

17h 40m

1 stop

CMB9:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Dec 19

CMB19:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

25h 25m

1 stop

CPT17:25Cape Town Intl

R14 833

Emirates flights from Cape Town to Colombo

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Emirates

Feb 2

CPT13:40Cape Town Intl

25h 15m

2 stops

CMB18:25Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Feb 13

CMB21:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

17h 20m

1 stop

CPT11:40Cape Town Intl

R14 913

Emirates

Sept 13

CPT20:00Cape Town Intl

19h 00m

2 stops

CMB18:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Oct 4

CMB10:05Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

35h 30m

1 stop

CPT18:05Cape Town Intl

R15 649

Emirates

Nov 5

CPT18:30Cape Town Intl

20h 25m

2 stops

CMB18:25Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Nov 8

CMB21:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

23h 40m

1 stop

CPT18:00Cape Town Intl

R17 764

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Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 29/11

19:25-16:30

1 stop17h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 12/12

10:15-17:25

1 stop34h 40m

R14 224

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/2

12:35-9:45

1 stop17h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 13/2

19:30-17:25

1 stop25h 25m

R14 801

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/12

12:35-9:45

1 stop17h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 19/12

19:30-17:25

1 stop25h 25m

R14 833

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Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/2

13:40-18:25

2 stops25h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 13/2

21:50-11:40

1 stop17h 20m

R14 913

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/2

13:50-5:00

2 stops35h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 13/2

18:40-14:10

2 stops23h 00m

R16 402

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/11

13:50-23:50

2 stops30h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 8/11

18:40-14:10

2 stops23h 00m

R16 963

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/11

18:30-18:25

2 stops20h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 8/11

21:50-18:00

1 stop23h 40m

R17 764

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/11

18:30-18:25

2 stops20h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 8/11

21:50-18:00

1 stop23h 40m

R17 780

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/2

13:50-18:25

3 stops25h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 13/2

18:40-14:10

2 stops23h 00m

R18 276

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/12

12:35-9:45

1 stop17h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 19/12

18:40-13:00

2 stops45h 50m

R19 141

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

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R12 830 to R14 480.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R14 224.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Colombo?

In general, October is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Colombo. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R13 663. If you are unable to visit Colombo during the month of October, then departing from Cape Town during the month May is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R13 936.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Colombo from Cape Town when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Colombo for around R14 926 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Colombo from Cape Town for as low as R13 359 on momondo.

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Best price found	R7 785
Fastest flight time	17h 40m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Colombo from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is R7 785. The best return flight deal from Cape Town to Colombo found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R14 224.

The fastest flight from Cape Town to Colombo takes 17h 40m

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Cape Town to Colombo

How far is Cape Town Intl to Colombo by plane?
The straight-line distance from Cape Town Intl to Colombo is 7880,6 km. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 17h 40m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Colombo?
Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Colombo were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Colombo?
There are 4 operators available for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Colombo as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to Colombo?
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.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Colombo?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Colombo can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Colombo. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R11 939	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 599 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R12 360	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 734 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R13 978	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 040 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R14 336	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 657 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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