Which airlines fly to Colombo?

Qatar Airways, Emirates and Etihad Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Colombo from Johannesburg according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 50% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Colombo. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Colombo on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Johannesburg to Colombo?

Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Air are the most popular carriers operating from Johannesburg to Colombo

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Johannesburg to Colombo?

Prices for flights from Johannesburg to Colombo are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Johannesburg to Colombo?

The number of operators available for flights from Johannesburg to Colombo is 6 as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Johannesburg 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 from Johannesburg to Colombo.

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

The necessary travel and health documents for your Colombo trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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9:45 - 14:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

25h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

16:05 - 8:20CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R12 922Etihad Airways

Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 29

9:50 - 20:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

30h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4:00 - 8:20CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R12 922Etihad Airways

Thu, Nov 19 - Wed, Nov 25

8:20 - 20:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

32h 45m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

21:30 - 13:30CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 30m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R13 342Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 17

20:55 - 17:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

17h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

10:30 - 4:00CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R13 390Qatar Airways

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20

14:05 - 16:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

23h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

20:20 - 9:00CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R13 713Qatar Airways

Sun, Oct 11 - Sun, Oct 18

13:25 - 18:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

25h 30m2 stops Dubai Intl Male

20:15 - 10:25CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 40m2 stops Male Dubai Intl

R14 828Emirates

Thu, Nov 19 - Thu, Nov 26

13:25 - 18:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

25h 30m2 stops Dubai Intl Male

21:50 - 16:35CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl

R14 828Emirates

Thu, Nov 19 - Thu, Nov 26

17:45 - 16:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

19h 15m2 stops Kigali Intl Doha Hamad Intl

19:30 - 13:55CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 55m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Kigali Intl

R15 021RwandAir

Fri, Dec 11 - Sat, Dec 12

23:00 - 5:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

26h 30m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Dubai Intl

18:40 - 13:30CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 20m2 stops Dubai Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R16 911Ethiopian Air

Mon, Oct 26 - Fri, Oct 30

23:00 - 5:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

26h 30m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Dubai Intl

18:40 - 13:30CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 20m2 stops Dubai Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R17 024Ethiopian Air

Mon, Oct 26 - Fri, Oct 30

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14:05 - 9:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

16h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

11:25 - 4:00CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R13 309Qatar Airways

Thu, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 10

14:05 - 16:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

23h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

11:25 - 4:00CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R14 359Qatar Airways

Fri, Sep 4 - Fri, Sep 11

8:20 - 20:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

32h 45m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

16:20 - 20:10CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 20m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R14 747Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 10

8:20 - 16:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

28h 25m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Chennai

22:00 - 20:10CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 40m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R14 811Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 4 - Fri, Sep 11

13:30 - 22:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

29h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

20:35 - 20:35CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 30m2 stops Male Dubai Intl

R14 908Emirates

Fri, Sep 4 - Fri, Sep 11

13:30 - 18:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

25h 30m2 stops Dubai Intl Male

20:35 - 20:35CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 30m2 stops Male Dubai Intl

R14 908Emirates

Fri, Sep 4 - Fri, Sep 11

10:05 - 22:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

32h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

20:35 - 20:35CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 30m2 stops Male Dubai Intl

R15 183Emirates

Thu, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 10

9:45 - 10:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

21h 15m3 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Bengaluru Intl

22:00 - 20:10CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 40m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R16 976Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 10

10:10 - 20:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

31h 15m3 stops Shenzhen Beijing Capital Chengdu Tianfu Intl

22:15 - 7:40CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

60h 55m3 stops Chengdu Tianfu Intl Beijing Capital Shenzhen

R50 669Air China

Fri, Sep 4 - Fri, Sep 11

17:00 - 18:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

22h 00m3 stops Lusaka Dubai Intl Male

2:55 - 20:25CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 00m3 stops Dubai Intl Lusaka Harare

R185 699Emirates

Thu, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 9

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Etihad Airways

Oct 21

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 20m

1 stop

CMB8:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Oct 28

CMB4:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

31h 50m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R12 873

Etihad Airways

Oct 22

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 40m

1 stop

CMB14:55Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Oct 29

CMB16:05Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

19h 45m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R12 922

Etihad Airways

Nov 20

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 30m

1 stop

CMB2:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Nov 30

CMB16:05Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

19h 45m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 115

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Emirates

Nov 19

JNB13:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 30m

2 stops

CMB18:25Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Nov 26

CMB20:15Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

17h 40m

2 stops

JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 828

Emirates

Sept 4

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 10m

1 stop

CMB22:10Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sept 11

CMB20:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

27h 30m

2 stops

JNB20:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 908

Emirates

Oct 21

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 30m

2 stops

CMB18:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Oct 27

CMB2:40Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

17h 25m

1 stop

JNB16:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

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JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/10

9:45-14:55

1 stop25h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 29/10

16:05-8:20

1 stop19h 45m

R12 922

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

9:50-20:15

1 stop30h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 25/11

4:00-8:20

1 stop31h 50m

R12 922

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/10

8:20-20:35

2 stops32h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 17/10

21:30-13:30

2 stops19h 30m

R13 342

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JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/10

20:55-17:45

1 stop17h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 20/10

10:30-4:00

1 stop21h 00m

R13 390

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/10

14:05-16:50

1 stop23h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 18/10

20:20-9:00

1 stop16h 10m

R13 713

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

13:25-18:25

2 stops25h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 26/11

20:15-10:25

2 stops17h 40m

R14 828

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

13:25-18:25

2 stops25h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 26/11

21:50-16:35

1 stop22h 15m

R14 828

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/12

17:45-16:30

2 stops19h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 12/12

19:30-13:55

2 stops21h 55m

R15 021

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/10

23:00-5:00

2 stops26h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 30/10

18:40-13:30

2 stops22h 20m

R16 911

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/10

23:00-5:00

2 stops26h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 30/10

18:40-13:30

2 stops22h 20m

R17 024

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

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R12 792 to R14 941.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R12 922.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Colombo?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Colombo. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R13 002. If you are unable to visit Colombo during the month of February, then departing from Johannesburg during the month March is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R13 132.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Colombo from Johannesburg when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Colombo for around R14 078 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 Johannesburg for as low as R13 212 on momondo.

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Best price found	R7 818
Fastest flight time	16h 05m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Colombo from Johannesburg in the past 72 hours is R7 818. The best return flight deal from Johannesburg to Colombo found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R12 922.

The fastest flight from Johannesburg to Colombo takes 16h 05m

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Johannesburg to Colombo

How far is Johannesburg to Colombo by plane?
There are 6685,7 km between Johannesburg and Colombo. By plane, this route typically takes 16h 05m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Johannesburg to Colombo?
Prices for flights from Johannesburg to Colombo are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Johannesburg to Colombo?
The number of operators available for flights from Johannesburg to Colombo is 6 as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Johannesburg 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 from Johannesburg to Colombo.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Colombo?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Colombo trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Air Seychelles	PriceFrom R8 557	Free Cancellation	Rating 0,0 0 reviews	Search Air Seychelles flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R11 897	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 591 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R12 288	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 722 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R12 487	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 529 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R14 093	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 037 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R14 892	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 655 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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