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Summary info about Colombo flight prices, duration and airlines
Best One-Way Price | R7 100 |
|---|---|
Best Return Price | R11 093 |
Fastest flight time | 21h 00m |
Operated By | 3 airlines |
Cheapest flights to Colombo airports
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CHEAPEST ROUTE FROM Johannesburg TO Colombo
Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB)
Typically, flights to Colombo from Johannesburg are cheaper when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl, which has an average price of R12 277
| CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO COLOMBO FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT | May | 11% cheaper | Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo costs on average just R10 919 in May |
| MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO COLOMBO FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT | December | 15% more expensive | It costs about R14 120 for flights to Colombo from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December |
| MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO COLOMBO FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT | December | 632% more users visited | More momondo users searched in flights to Colombo from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December than any other month |
When is the best time to fly to Colombo?
In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Colombo. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R10 919. If you are unable to visit Colombo during the month of May, then departing from South Africa during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R11 743.
The best time to book a flight to Colombo from South Africa is 17 days out, which is when prices tend to be around R12 277. Keep in mind that you might also find cheap flights to Colombo outside of this time window. In fact, momondo users recently found flights from South Africa to Colombo for R11 093.
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, Kalutara Katukurunda Airport, Bentota River Airport, Hatton Castlereigh Reservoir Airport or Koggala Airport can be an alternative airport used for travel to Colombo.
Can I fly to Colombo from South Africa right now?
Most visitors from South Africa need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Colombo.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from South Africa must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 24 hours for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to Colombo.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from South Africa are not required to quarantine after entering Colombo.
Documents
Health Declaration Form - Must be completed in 48 hours prior to arrival in South Africa.
Can I fly back to South Africa from Colombo?
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Colombo must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 24 hours for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to South Africa.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Colombo are not required to quarantine after entering South Africa.
Colombo flight deals found on momondo
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Which airlines fly to Colombo?
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Which airlines fly to Colombo?
For flights from South Africa to Colombo, most momondo users will book with popular airlines such as Qatar Airways, Emirates, Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines. Depending on what airport you fly from, you may have other airlines to choose from.
Airports near Colombo
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Popular routes to Colombo
Most frequently searched flights to Colombo along with the cheapest price and shortest flight duration
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