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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Colombo from R6 586

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Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 20:35
CPT
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CMB
27h 15m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
16:20 - 14:35
CMB
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CPT
25h 45m
2 stops
R14 451Ethiopian Air
Mon, May 25 - Sat, Jun 20
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13:50 - 14:55
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CMB
21h 35m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
16:20 - 14:35
CMB
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CPT
25h 45m
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R14 930Ethiopian Air
Fri, Jun 5 - Tue, Jun 9
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18:25 - 16:50
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CMB
18h 55m
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Emirates Logo
20:35 - 16:40
CMB
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CPT
23h 35m
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R14 978Emirates
Mon, May 25 - Sat, Jun 20
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16:35 - 5:20
CPT
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CMB
33h 15m
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Turkish Airlines Logo
6:50 - 11:50
CMB
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CPT
32h 30m
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R15 426Turkish Airlines
Fri, Jun 5 - Tue, Jun 9
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13:50 - 18:30
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CMB
25h 10m
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Multiple Airlines Logo
18:30 - 14:35
CMB
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CPT
23h 35m
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R16 129Multiple Airlines
Mon, May 25 - Sat, Jun 20
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13:50 - 18:30
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25h 10m
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Multiple Airlines Logo
20:35 - 14:35
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R16 865Multiple Airlines
Mon, May 25 - Sat, Jun 20
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18:25 - 16:50
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CMB
18h 55m
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Emirates Logo
20:35 - 11:30
CMB
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18h 25m
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R18 351Emirates
Fri, Jun 5 - Tue, Jun 9
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13:15 - 16:35
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CMB
23h 50m
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Emirates Logo
20:35 - 11:30
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R18 399Emirates
Fri, Jun 5 - Tue, Jun 9
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18:25 - 18:30
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20h 35m
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Emirates Logo
20:35 - 14:35
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R20 413Emirates
Fri, Jun 5 - Tue, Jun 9
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18:25 - 18:30
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20h 35m
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20:35 - 14:35
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21h 30m
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R20 461Emirates
Fri, Jun 5 - Tue, Jun 9

Ethiopian Air flights from Cape Town to Colombo

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Cape Town to Colombo flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
May 25
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
27h 15m
2 stops
CMB20:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Jun 20
CMB16:20Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
25h 45m
2 stops
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
R14 451
Ethiopian Air
Jun 5
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
21h 35m
2 stops
CMB14:55Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Jun 9
CMB21:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
20h 15m
2 stops
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
R14 882
Ethiopian Air
Jun 5
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
21h 35m
2 stops
CMB14:55Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Jun 9
CMB16:20Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
25h 45m
2 stops
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
R14 930

Emirates flights from Cape Town to Colombo

Our best Emirates deals on Cape Town to Colombo flight tickets
Emirates
May 25
CPT18:25Cape Town Intl
18h 55m
1 stop
CMB16:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Jun 20
CMB20:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
23h 35m
2 stops
CPT16:40Cape Town Intl
R14 978
Emirates
Jun 5
CPT13:15Cape Town Intl
15h 45m
1 stop
CMB8:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Jun 9
CMB17:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
21h 25m
1 stop
CPT11:30Cape Town Intl
R18 287
Emirates
Jun 5
CPT18:25Cape Town Intl
18h 55m
1 stop
CMB16:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Jun 9
CMB20:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
18h 25m
2 stops
CPT11:30Cape Town Intl
R18 351

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Colombo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 13 550 searches. Data last updated 28 January 2026.
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Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 25/5

13:50-20:35

2 stops27h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 20/6

16:20-14:35

2 stops25h 45m

R14 451

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/6

13:50-14:55

2 stops21h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/6

16:20-14:35

2 stops25h 45m

R14 930

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 25/5

18:25-16:50

1 stop18h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 20/6

20:35-16:40

2 stops23h 35m

R14 978

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/6

16:35-5:20

1 stop33h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/6

6:50-11:50

1 stop32h 30m

R15 426

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 25/5

13:50-18:30

3 stops25h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 20/6

18:30-14:35

2 stops23h 35m

R16 129

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 25/5

13:50-18:30

3 stops25h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 20/6

20:35-14:35

3 stops21h 30m

R16 865

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/6

18:25-16:50

1 stop18h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/6

20:35-11:30

2 stops18h 25m

R18 351

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/6

13:15-16:35

1 stop23h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/6

20:35-11:30

2 stops18h 25m

R18 399

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/6

18:25-18:30

2 stops20h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/6

20:35-14:35

3 stops21h 30m

R20 413

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/6

18:25-18:30

2 stops20h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/6

20:35-14:35

3 stops21h 30m

R20 461

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Cape Town to Colombo

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

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 060. If you are unable to visit Colombo during the month of October, then departing from Cape Town during the month March is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R13 460.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 629 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 444 on momondo.

Cheap Cape Town to Colombo flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

21h 35m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cape Town to Colombo takes 21h 35m
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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  • 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 21h 35m.

  • 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?

  • 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.

Best airlines flying from Cape Town to Colombo

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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom R11 987Free CancellationRating
8,2
1 439 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R12 225Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 731 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R13 185Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 488 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R13 950Free CancellationRating
7,2
952 reviews
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