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Flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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Qatar Airways
Oct 29
JNB
23h 15m
1 stop
CMB
Nov 11
CMB
17h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R13 183
Qatar Airways
Nov 27
JNB
16h 40m
1 stop
CMB
Dec 4
CMB
23h 35m
1 stop
JNB
R13 282
Air Seychelles
Jan 3
JNB
10h 30m
1 stop
CMB
Jan 15
CMB
11h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R13 414
Air Seychelles
Dec 20
JNB
10h 30m
1 stop
CMB
Jan 4
CMB
17h 15m
1 stop
JNB
R13 628
Qatar Airways
Feb 1
CPT
17h 40m
1 stop
CMB
Feb 16
CMB
17h 30m
1 stop
CPT
R13 644
Qatar Airways
Nov 13
DUR
16h 50m
2 stops
CMB
Nov 20
CMB
18h 55m
2 stops
DUR
R13 941
Qatar Airways
Nov 29
JNB
23h 15m
1 stop
CMB
Dec 5
CMB
14h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R13 957
Qatar Airways
Nov 13
JNB
32h 40m
1 stop
CMB
Nov 20
CMB
16h 40m
1 stop
JNB
R14 056
Qatar Airways
Nov 3
JNB
15h 30m
1 stop
CMB
Nov 14
CMB
16h 40m
1 stop
JNB
R14 171
Qatar Airways
Nov 26
DUR
24h 35m
2 stops
CMB
Dec 2
CMB
35h 00m
2 stops
DUR
R14 615
Multiple Airlines
Nov 27
JNB
23h 15m
1 stop
CMB
Dec 4
CMB
25h 20m
2 stops
JNB
R14 862
Qatar Airways
Mar 17
CPT
24h 25m
1 stop
CMB
Apr 12
CMB
19h 00m
1 stop
CPT
R15 010

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13:45 - 16:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
23h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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18:50 - 8:40CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
17h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R13 183Qatar Airways
Thu, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 11
Qatar Airways Logo
20:20 - 16:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
16h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
19:30 - 15:35CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R13 282Qatar Airways
Fri, Nov 27 - Fri, Dec 4
Air Seychelles Logo
13:50 - 3:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
10h 30m1 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 414Air Seychelles
Sun, Jan 3 - Fri, Jan 15
Air Seychelles Logo
13:50 - 3:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
10h 30m1 stop Victoria Seychelles Intl
Air Seychelles Logo
5:00 - 18:45CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
17h 15m1 stop Victoria Seychelles Intl
R13 628Air Seychelles
Sun, Dec 20 - Mon, Jan 4
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:45 - 16:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
23h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:05 - 10:55CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 20m2 stops Dubai Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
R14 862Multiple Airlines
Fri, Nov 27 - Fri, Dec 4
Emirates Logo
22:15 - 18:25JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
16h 40m2 stops Dubai Intl Male
Emirates Logo
20:15 - 10:25CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
17h 40m2 stops Male Dubai Intl
R15 093Emirates
Fri, Nov 27 - Fri, Dec 4
Emirates Logo
13:25 - 18:25JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
25h 30m2 stops Dubai Intl Male
Emirates Logo
9:55 - 20:30CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
14h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl
R15 142Emirates
Thu, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 11
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 14:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
25h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
16:05 - 8:25CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R15 471Etihad Airways
Sat, Nov 21 - Tue, Nov 24
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:45 - 16:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
23h 05m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dubai Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:15 - 15:35CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 50m3 stops Male Dubai Intl Doha Hamad Intl
R16 344Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 11
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 20:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
30h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
16:05 - 8:25CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R16 409Etihad Airways
Thu, Jan 7 - Thu, Jan 14

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JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/10

13:45-16:30

1 stop23h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 11/11

18:50-8:40

1 stop17h 20m

R13 183

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/11

20:20-16:30

1 stop16h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 4/12

19:30-15:35

1 stop23h 35m

R13 282
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/1

13:50-3:50

1 stop10h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 15/1

5:00-12:30

1 stop11h 00m

R13 414

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/12

13:50-3:50

1 stop10h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 4/1

5:00-18:45

1 stop17h 15m

R13 628

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/11

13:45-16:30

1 stop23h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 4/12

13:05-10:55

2 stops25h 20m

R14 862

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/11

22:15-18:25

2 stops16h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 4/12

20:15-10:25

2 stops17h 40m

R15 093

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/10

13:25-18:25

2 stops25h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 11/11

9:55-20:30

1 stop14h 05m

R15 142

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/11

9:50-14:50

1 stop25h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 24/11

16:05-8:25

1 stop19h 50m

R15 471

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/10

13:45-16:20

2 stops23h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 11/11

11:15-15:35

3 stops31h 50m

R16 344

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/1

9:50-20:15

1 stop30h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 14/1

16:05-8:25

1 stop19h 50m

R16 409

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Which airlines fly to Sri Lanka?

Qatar Airways, Emirates and Singapore Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Sri Lanka from South Africa according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 59% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Sri Lanka. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Sri Lanka on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Cheap Sri Lanka flight deals and tips

Summary info about Sri Lanka flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

R7 225

Best Round-Trip Price

R13 183

Fastest flight time

10h 30m

Popular in

December
The best one-way flight price to Sri Lanka from South Africa in the last 5 days is R7 225 (Cape Town Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).
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The best return flight price to Sri Lanka from South Africa in the last 5 days is R13 183 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).
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The fastest flight to Sri Lanka from South Africa takes 10h 30m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).
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December has the highest demand for flights to Sri Lanka, with a 3% price increase on average.
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Frequently asked questions about flying to Sri Lanka

What is the cheapest flight to Sri Lanka?

The best prices found on momondo for flights to Sri Lanka are:
R3 862 per person with SriLankan Airlines
R8 719 per person with Air Seychelles
R9 067 per person with Air Arabia

Which airlines fly to Sri Lanka?

Qatar Airways, Emirates and Singapore Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Sri Lanka according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 59% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Sri Lanka. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Sri Lanka on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the most popular airport in Sri Lanka to fly to?

If you’re unsure where to fly to in Sri Lanka, we recommend booking a flight that arrives at the popular Colombo Bandaranaike Intl airport, which services Colombo and its surrounding areas. In the last 12 months, 98% of momondo travellers booking flights to Sri Lanka chose to fly into Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Sri Lanka?

Prices for flights to Sri Lanka are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Sri Lanka?

As of October 2026, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights to Sri Lanka.

How old do you have to be to fly to Sri Lanka?

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 Sri Lanka.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sri Lanka?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Sri Lanka?

momondo collates all your flight options in one place and lets you filter them to find the perfect flight to Sri Lanka. momondo saves you time and could save you money on your trip.

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

Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to Sri Lanka with this policy.

How can momondo help me find flights to Sri Lanka?

Once all potential Sri Lanka flight options are in front of you momondo lets you sort and filter flights based on preferences such as airline, price and flight times, amongst many other options.

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