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Cheap flights from South Africa to Colombo from R6 848

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Qatar Airways Logo
12:40 - 9:50
JNB
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CMB
17h 40m
1 stop
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8:50 - 4:00
CMB
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JNB
22h 40m
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R13 007Qatar Airways
Sun, May 24 - Sun, May 31
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12:40 - 9:50
JNB
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CMB
17h 40m
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20:20 - 10:30
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JNB
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R13 089Qatar Airways
Fri, May 22 - Fri, May 29
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19:30 - 2:35
CPT
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CMB
27h 35m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
20:20 - 13:10
CMB
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CPT
20h 20m
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R13 171Qatar Airways
Sun, Jun 7 - Sun, Jun 14
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12:40 - 9:50
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CMB
17h 40m
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Qatar Airways Logo
11:20 - 4:00
CMB
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JNB
20h 10m
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R13 253Qatar Airways
Mon, May 25 - Mon, Jun 1
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13:15 - 9:00
CPT
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CMB
16h 15m
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Qatar Airways Logo
3:35 - 17:30
CMB
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CPT
17h 25m
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R13 680Qatar Airways
Fri, Aug 7 - Thu, Aug 13
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 14:55
JNB
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CMB
25h 35m
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Etihad Airways Logo
10:00 - 8:20
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JNB
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R13 762Etihad Airways
Wed, Jul 8 - Wed, Jul 15
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21:45 - 8:35
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CMB
31h 20m
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Etihad Airways Logo
10:00 - 8:20
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JNB
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R14 009Etihad Airways
Sun, Jul 19 - Sun, Jul 26
Emirates Logo
18:25 - 18:30
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CMB
20h 35m
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22:05 - 16:40
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R15 454Emirates
Sun, Jun 7 - Sun, Jun 14
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13:15 - 18:30
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22:05 - 11:30
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R15 799Emirates
Fri, Aug 7 - Fri, Aug 14
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15:20 - 16:50
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18:45 - 10:15
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R15 897Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jun 21 - Sun, Jun 28

Qatar Airways flights from South Africa to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

Our best Qatar Airways deals on South Africa to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight tickets
Qatar Airways
May 24
JNB12:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
17h 40m
1 stop
CMB9:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
May 31
CMB8:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
22h 40m
1 stop
JNB4:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
R13 007
Qatar Airways
May 22
JNB12:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
17h 40m
1 stop
CMB9:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
May 29
CMB20:20Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
17h 40m
1 stop
JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
R13 089
Qatar Airways
Jun 7
CPT19:30Cape Town Intl
27h 35m
1 stop
CMB2:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Jun 14
CMB20:20Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
20h 20m
1 stop
CPT13:10Cape Town Intl
R13 171

Ethiopian Air flights from South Africa to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on South Africa to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
May 14
JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 55m
2 stops
CMB14:55Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
May 24
CMB21:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
19h 05m
2 stops
JNB13:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
R17 178
Ethiopian Air
Nov 5
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 25m
2 stops
CMB15:15Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Nov 12
CMB16:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
24h 05m
2 stops
JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
R17 359
Ethiopian Air
Jun 30
JNB22:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 45m
2 stops
CMB0:05Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Jul 11
CMB18:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
22h 25m
2 stops
JNB13:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
R17 441

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that are best for you.

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JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 24/5

12:40-9:50

1 stop17h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 31/5

8:50-4:00

1 stop22h 40m

R13 007

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

12:40-9:50

1 stop17h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 29/5

20:20-10:30

1 stop17h 40m

R13 089

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/6

19:30-2:35

1 stop27h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 14/6

20:20-13:10

1 stop20h 20m

R13 171

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/5

12:40-9:50

1 stop17h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 1/6

11:20-4:00

1 stop20h 10m

R13 253
Fastest return journey

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/8

13:15-9:00

1 stop16h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 13/8

3:35-17:30

1 stop17h 25m

R13 680

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/7

9:50-14:55

1 stop25h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 15/7

10:00-8:20

1 stop25h 50m

R13 762

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/7

21:45-8:35

2 stops31h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 26/7

10:00-8:20

1 stop25h 50m

R14 009

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/6

18:25-18:30

2 stops20h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 14/6

22:05-16:40

1 stop22h 05m

R15 454

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/8

13:15-18:30

2 stops25h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 14/8

22:05-11:30

1 stop16h 55m

R15 799

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/6

15:20-16:50

2 stops22h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 28/6

18:45-10:15

1 stop19h 00m

R15 897

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from South Africa to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

If you aren’t able to travel to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport during the month of January, then flying in August is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R11 463.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for around R14 192 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from South Africa for as low as R13 089 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on South Africa to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights?

You could potentially save up to 4% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight.

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Fastest flight time

16h 25m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from South Africa to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport takes 16h 25m
There are no direct flights from South Africa to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. There are no popular flight routes from South Africa to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.
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    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport 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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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom R12 109Free CancellationRating
8,2
1 510 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R12 423Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 728 reviews
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Air SeychellesPriceFrom R12 476Free CancellationRating
0,0
0 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom R12 697Free CancellationRating
7,3
1 437 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R14 086Free CancellationRating
7,2
999 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R14 797Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 571 reviews
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