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R7 540 Cheap flights to Colombo

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Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 8:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
18h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
4:00 - 8:20CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R12 824Etihad Airways
Tue, Nov 10 - Mon, Nov 16
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 3:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
13h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
21:50 - 8:20CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
14h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R12 872Etihad Airways
Thu, Oct 1 - Sun, Oct 18
Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 16:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
24h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
3:35 - 17:30CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
17h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R13 372Qatar Airways
Sun, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 12
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 19:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
27h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
3:25 - 17:25CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
17h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R13 468Qatar Airways
Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10
Air Seychelles Logo
13:50 - 4:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
10h 50m1 stop Victoria Seychelles Intl
Air Seychelles Logo
5:00 - 12:30CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
11h 00m1 stop Victoria Seychelles Intl
R13 678Air Seychelles
Sun, Oct 18 - Fri, Oct 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:05 - 16:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
23h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:20 - 8:20CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 30m3 stops Sharjah Manama Bahrain Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R14 387Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Sun, Oct 18
Air Seychelles Logo
13:50 - 4:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
10h 50m1 stop Victoria Seychelles Intl
Air Seychelles Logo
5:10 - 12:30CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
10h 50m1 stop Victoria Seychelles Intl
R14 451Air Seychelles
Sun, Sep 20 - Fri, Sep 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:55 - 20:35JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
20h 10m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:20 - 8:20CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 30m3 stops Sharjah Manama Bahrain Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R14 645Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Sun, Oct 18
Emirates Logo
10:05 - 18:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
28h 55m2 stops Dubai Intl Male
Emirates Logo
2:40 - 20:35CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl
R14 854Emirates
Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 30
Emirates Logo
19:10 - 18:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
19h 50m2 stops Dubai Intl Male
Emirates Logo
2:55 - 20:35CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl
R14 854Emirates
Sun, Aug 30 - Sat, Sep 12

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JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/11

9:50-8:10

1 stop18h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 16/11

4:00-8:20

1 stop31h 50m

R12 824

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

9:45-3:00

1 stop13h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 18/10

21:50-8:20

1 stop14h 00m

R12 872

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/9

13:15-16:50

1 stop24h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 12/9

3:35-17:30

1 stop17h 25m

R13 372

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/11

12:35-19:20

1 stop27h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 10/11

3:25-17:25

1 stop17h 30m

R13 468

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/10

13:50-4:10

1 stop10h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 30/10

5:00-12:30

1 stop11h 00m

R13 678

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

14:05-16:50

1 stop23h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 18/10

5:20-8:20

3 stops30h 30m

R14 387
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/9

13:50-4:10

1 stop10h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 25/9

5:10-12:30

1 stop10h 50m

R14 451

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

20:55-20:35

2 stops20h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 18/10

5:20-8:20

3 stops30h 30m

R14 645

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/10

10:05-18:30

2 stops28h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 30/10

2:40-20:35

1 stop21h 25m

R14 854

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/8

19:10-18:30

2 stops19h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 12/9

2:55-20:35

1 stop21h 10m

R14 854

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Colombo?

In general, February 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 R12 969. If you are unable to visit Colombo during the month of February, then departing from South Africa during the month November is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R12 969.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Colombo from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Colombo for around R14 061 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 South Africa for as low as R12 373 on momondo.

Cheapest flights to Colombo

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Find flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport
CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO COLOMBO FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTFebruary8% cheaperFlying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo costs on average just R12 969 in February
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO COLOMBO FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTDecember21% more expensiveIt costs about R17 045 for flights to Colombo from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO COLOMBO FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTDecember336% more users visitedMore momondo users searched in flights to Colombo from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December than any other month

Cheap Colombo flight deals and tips

Summary info about Colombo flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

R7 540

Best Round-Trip Price

R12 824

Fastest flight time

34h 55m

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December
The best one-way flight price to Colombo from South Africa in the last 5 days is R7 540 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).
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The best return flight price to Colombo from South Africa in the last 5 days is R12 824 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).
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The fastest flight to Colombo from South Africa takes 34h 55m (Cape Town Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).
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December has the highest demand for flights to Colombo, with a 2% price increase on average.
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Frequently asked questions about flying to Colombo

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

The best time to book a flight to Colombo from South Africa is 83 days out, which is when prices tend to be around R14 061.

Is there an alternative airport near Colombo?

Colombo Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base Airport, Kalutara Katukurunda Airport, Bentota River Airport, Hatton Castlereigh Reservoir Airport or Koggala Airport can be an alternative airport used for travel to Colombo.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Colombo?

Prices for flights to Colombo are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Colombo?

As of August 2026, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights to Colombo.

How old do you have to be to fly to Colombo?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel 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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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Colombo?

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Can I find flights to Colombo with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Flights to Colombo with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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