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Cheapest flights to Colombo airports
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Johannesburg
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport
CHEAPEST ROUTE FROM Johannesburg TO Colombo
Johannesburg (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 R11 062
| CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO COLOMBO FROM JOHANNESBURG | May | 10% cheaper | Flying from Johannesburg to Colombo costs on average just R9 996 in May |
| MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO COLOMBO FROM JOHANNESBURG | December | 14% more expensive | It costs about R12 766 for flights to Colombo from Johannesburg in December |
| MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO COLOMBO FROM JOHANNESBURG | December | 649% more users visited | More momondo users searched in flights to Colombo from Johannesburg in December than any other month |
When is the best time to fly to Colombo?
What is the cheapest month to fly to Colombo?
If you’re not able to fly to Colombo in May, then July is your next best option. Flight prices from South Africa to Colombo during July average around R10 753.
How far in advance should I book a flight to Colombo?
The ideal time to book your flight to Colombo is 19 days in advance, when prices tend to average R11 152.
What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Colombo?
According to our data, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Colombo from South Africa. The lowest ticket price found for a Tuesday departure recently was R11 294. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to depart from South Africa because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around R12 269.
What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Colombo?
In the afternoon is the cheapest time of day to fly from South Africa to Colombo when you can find flight prices for as low as R11 121. Flying to Colombo in the afternoon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the morning when prices are R12 733 on average. Flights to Colombo from South Africa in the morning are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.
Is there an alternative airport near Colombo?
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.
Colombo flight deals found on momondo
Check out some of the best fares from airports in South Africa to Colombo found recently by users on momondo
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Aug 7
9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
15h 40m
1 stop
1:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
23:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
14h 40m
1 stop
14:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
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Jul 25![Emirates]()
Aug 8
15:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 50m
2 stops
11:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
16:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
23h 10m
2 stops
15:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
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Aug 8
9:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
15h 25m
1 stop
1:05Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
6:05Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
27h 40m
1 stop
9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
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Aug 8
22:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 55m
3 stops
4:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
5:25Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
18h 20m
2 stops
23:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
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Aug 7
22:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 55m
3 stops
4:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
20:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
23h 50m
1 stop
20:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
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