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Flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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Qatar Airways
Oct 14
JNB
15h 25m
1 stop
CMB
Oct 21
CMB
16h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R13 551
Qatar Airways
Oct 9
CPT
24h 05m
1 stop
CMB
Oct 20
CMB
26h 15m
1 stop
CPT
R13 632
Qatar Airways
Oct 13
JNB
17h 20m
1 stop
CMB
Oct 20
CMB
21h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R13 632
Etihad Airways
Oct 26
JNB
18h 50m
1 stop
CMB
Oct 30
CMB
31h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R14 070
Etihad Airways
Sept 19
JNB
31h 20m
1 stop
CMB
Sept 23
CMB
31h 40m
1 stop
JNB
R14 200
Etihad Airways
Nov 9
JNB
30h 55m
1 stop
CMB
Nov 21
CMB
19h 45m
1 stop
JNB
R14 265
Etihad Airways
Oct 26
JNB
18h 50m
1 stop
CMB
Oct 30
CMB
31h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R14 460
Etihad Airways
Oct 26
JNB
18h 50m
1 stop
CMB
Oct 30
CMB
31h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R14 508
Etihad Airways
Oct 26
JNB
18h 50m
1 stop
CMB
Oct 30
CMB
31h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R14 541
Qatar Airways
Dec 9
CPT
17h 40m
1 stop
CMB
Feb 5
CMB
18h 30m
1 stop
CPT
R14 687
Multiple Airlines
Oct 12
JNB
27h 55m
2 stops
CMB
Oct 20
CMB
19h 45m
2 stops
JNB
R14 800
Emirates
Oct 9
CPT
19h 00m
2 stops
CMB
Oct 20
CMB
28h 55m
1 stop
CPT
R14 849

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14:05 - 9:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
15h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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20:20 - 9:10CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
16h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R13 551Qatar Airways
Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21
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12:35 - 16:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
24h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
19:30 - 10:30CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
18h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R13 632Qatar Airways
Thu, Jan 14 - Thu, Jan 28
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
R14 070Etihad Airways
Mon, Oct 26 - Fri, Oct 30
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 - 8:20CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R14 265Etihad Airways
Mon, Nov 9 - Sat, Nov 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:15 - 8:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
27h 55m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:05 - 8:20CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 45m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R14 800Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 12 - Tue, Oct 20
Emirates Logo
20:00 - 15:55CPT  Cape Town Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
16h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
20:15 - 16:45CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
24h 00m2 stops Male Dubai Intl
R14 849Emirates
Thu, Jan 14 - Thu, Jan 28
Emirates Logo
20:00 - 18:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
19h 00m2 stops Dubai Intl Male
Emirates Logo
10:05 - 11:30CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
28h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl
R14 849Emirates
Fri, Oct 9 - Tue, Oct 20
RwandAir Logo
17:45 - 16:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
19h 15m2 stops Kigali Intl Doha Hamad Intl
RwandAir Logo
19:30 - 13:55CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 55m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Kigali Intl
R15 157RwandAir
Mon, Nov 9 - Sat, Nov 21
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 5:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
35h 40m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Dubai Intl
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:40 - 14:10CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
23h 00m2 stops Dubai Intl Addis Ababa Bole
R16 813Ethiopian Air
Thu, Dec 10 - Thu, Feb 4
Ethiopian Air Logo
23:00 - 5:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
26h 30m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Dubai Intl
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:40 - 20:10CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 00m2 stops Dubai Intl Addis Ababa Bole
R17 072Ethiopian Air
Fri, Oct 30 - Fri, Nov 6

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JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/10

14:05-9:00

1 stop15h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 21/10

20:20-9:10

1 stop16h 20m

R13 551

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 14/1

12:35-16:30

1 stop24h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 28/1

19:30-10:30

1 stop18h 30m

R13 632

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/10

9:50-8:10

1 stop18h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 30/10

4:00-8:20

1 stop31h 50m

R14 070

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/11

9:50-20:15

1 stop30h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 21/11

16:05-8:20

1 stop19h 45m

R14 265

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/10

1:15-8:40

2 stops27h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 20/10

16:05-8:20

2 stops19h 45m

R14 800

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 14/1

20:00-15:55

1 stop16h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 28/1

20:15-16:45

2 stops24h 00m

R14 849

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 849

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/11

17:45-16:30

2 stops19h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 21/11

19:30-13:55

2 stops21h 55m

R15 157

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/12

13:50-5:00

2 stops35h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 4/2

18:40-14:10

2 stops23h 00m

R16 813

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/10

23:00-5:00

2 stops26h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 6/11

18:40-20:10

2 stops29h 00m

R17 072

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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 54% 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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Summary info about Sri Lanka flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

R7 108

Best Round-Trip Price

R12 788

Fastest flight time

16h 15m

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The best one-way flight price to Sri Lanka from South Africa in the last 5 days is R7 108 (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 R12 788 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).
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The fastest flight to Sri Lanka from South Africa takes 16h 15m (Cape Town Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).
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December has the highest demand for flights to Sri Lanka, with a 4% 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 808 per person with SriLankan Airlines
R8 597 per person with Air Seychelles
R8 940 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 54% 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, 97% 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 September 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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