Which airlines fly to Colombo?

Qatar Airways, Emirates and Etihad Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Colombo from South Africa according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 54% 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.

How long does it take to fly to Colombo?

The average flight duration from South Africa to Colombo depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is 16h 15m on average, while flying from Johannesburg to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is 18h 50m on average. Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is the most popular airport in Colombo.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from South Africa to Colombo?

Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Ethiopian Air are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to Colombo

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

Prices for flights from South Africa to Colombo are refreshed on a daily basis.

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

As of August 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Colombo.

How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Colombo?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from South Africa to Colombo.

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

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Colombo may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Colombo. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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9:45 - 8:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

19h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

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

31h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R12 795Etihad Airways

Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28

9:50 - 8:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

18h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:55 - 8:20CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R12 827Etihad Airways

Fri, Nov 6 - Fri, Nov 13

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 261Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 17

13:15 - 16:50CPT Cape Town Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

24h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:35 - 17:30CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

16h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R13 341Qatar Airways

Thu, Oct 1 - Fri, Oct 16

13:15 - 9:00CPT Cape Town Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

16h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

18:45 - 17:30CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R13 486Qatar Airways

Fri, Oct 9 - Tue, Oct 20

20:25 - 23:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

23h 40m1 stop Singapore Changi

11:35 - 19:20CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 15m1 stop Singapore Changi

R14 128Singapore Airlines

Wed, Oct 14 - Thu, Oct 22

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

R14 192RwandAir

Mon, Jan 18 - Thu, Feb 18

20:00 - 18:30CPT Cape Town Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

19h 00m2 stops Dubai Intl Male

10:05 - 11:30CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

R14 674Emirates

Fri, Oct 9 - Tue, Oct 20

20:00 - 18:30CPT Cape Town Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

19h 00m2 stops Dubai Intl Male

20:35 - 18:05CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 00m2 stops Male Dubai Intl

R14 674Emirates

Fri, Oct 9 - Tue, Oct 20

10:40 - 23:30CPT Cape Town Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

33h 20m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

0:45 - 9:25CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

60h 10m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 701Singapore Airlines

Thu, Jan 21 - Tue, Feb 16

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Etihad Airways flights from South Africa to Colombo

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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 795

Etihad Airways

Nov 6

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 50m

1 stop

CMB8:10Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Nov 13

CMB9:55Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

25h 55m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R12 827

Etihad Airways

Sept 30

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 20m

1 stop

CMB20:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Oct 7

CMB4:10Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

31h 40m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R12 843

Qatar Airways flights from South Africa to Colombo

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Qatar Airways

Oct 1

CPT13:15Cape Town Intl

24h 05m

1 stop

CMB16:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Oct 16

CMB4:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

16h 25m

1 stop

CPT17:30Cape Town Intl

R13 341

Qatar Airways

Oct 9

CPT13:15Cape Town Intl

16h 15m

1 stop

CMB9:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Oct 20

CMB18:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

26h 15m

1 stop

CPT17:30Cape Town Intl

R13 486

Qatar Airways

Oct 11

JNB14:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 15m

1 stop

CMB16:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Oct 18

CMB20:20Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

16h 10m

1 stop

JNB9:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 630

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JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/10

9:45-8:35

1 stop19h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 28/10

4:00-8:20

1 stop31h 50m

R12 795

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/11

9:50-8:10

1 stop18h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 13/11

9:55-8:20

1 stop25h 55m

R12 827

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 261

Fastest return journey

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/10

13:15-16:50

1 stop24h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 16/10

4:35-17:30

1 stop16h 25m

R13 341

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/10

13:15-9:00

1 stop16h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 20/10

18:45-17:30

1 stop26h 15m

R13 486

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/10

20:25-23:35

1 stop23h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 22/10

11:35-19:20

1 stop35h 15m

R14 128

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/1

17:45-16:30

2 stops19h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 18/2

19:30-13:55

2 stops21h 55m

R14 192

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/10

20:00-18:30

2 stops19h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 20/10

10:05-11:30

1 stop28h 55m

R14 674

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/10

20:00-18:30

2 stops19h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 20/10

20:35-18:05

2 stops25h 00m

R14 674

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/1

10:40-23:30

2 stops33h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 16/2

0:45-9:25

2 stops60h 10m

R15 701

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Colombo?

In general, October 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 R13 662. If you are unable to visit Colombo during the month of October, then departing from South Africa during the month April is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R13 662.

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 R13 902 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 667 on momondo.

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Best price found	R7 770
Fastest flight time	16h 15m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Colombo from South Africa in the past 72 hours is R7 770. The best return flight deal from South Africa to Colombo found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R12 795.

The fastest flight from South Africa to Colombo takes 16h 15m

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Colombo?
Prices for flights from South Africa to Colombo are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Colombo?
As of August 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Colombo.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Colombo?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from South Africa to Colombo.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Colombo?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Colombo may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Colombo. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Air Seychelles	PriceFrom R8 505	Free Cancellation	Rating 0,0 0 reviews	Search Air Seychelles flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R11 825	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 589 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R12 214	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 725 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R12 412	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 527 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R14 008	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 034 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R14 369	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 653 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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