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Flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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Qatar Airways
Feb 5
DUR
17h 50m
1 stop
CMB
Feb 17
CMB
24h 20m
2 stops
DUR
R14 228
Qatar Airways
Nov 18
JNB
15h 30m
1 stop
CMB
Nov 24
CMB
15h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R14 295
Qatar Airways
Nov 20
JNB
15h 30m
1 stop
CMB
Dec 3
CMB
16h 40m
1 stop
JNB
R14 312
Qatar Airways
Jan 29
CPT
17h 35m
1 stop
CMB
Feb 18
CMB
26h 45m
1 stop
CPT
R14 329
Qatar Airways
Jan 29
CPT
17h 35m
1 stop
CMB
Feb 16
CMB
18h 30m
1 stop
CPT
R14 346
Qatar Airways
Jan 29
CPT
17h 35m
1 stop
CMB
Feb 18
CMB
26h 45m
1 stop
CPT
R14 531
Qatar Airways
Nov 28
JNB
23h 15m
1 stop
CMB
Dec 1
CMB
23h 15m
1 stop
JNB
R14 582
Qatar Airways
Nov 24
CPT
33h 50m
1 stop
CMB
Nov 26
CMB
16h 40m
1 stop
CPT
R14 615
Qatar Airways
Nov 28
JNB
32h 40m
1 stop
CMB
Dec 5
CMB
23h 35m
1 stop
JNB
R14 936
Emirates
Nov 18
JNB
20h 05m
2 stops
CMB
Nov 25
CMB
23h 55m
2 stops
JNB
R15 425
Emirates
Nov 24
CPT
25h 15m
2 stops
CMB
Dec 1
CMB
24h 00m
2 stops
CPT
R15 458
Emirates
Jan 8
JNB
28h 45m
2 stops
CMB
Jan 21
CMB
17h 40m
2 stops
JNB
R15 543

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Qatar Airways Logo
12:25 - 9:45DUR  Durban King Shaka Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
17h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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20:50 - 17:40CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl
24h 20m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Maputo Intl
R14 228Qatar Airways
Fri, Feb 5 - Wed, Feb 17
Qatar Airways Logo
19:25 - 16:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
17h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
11:15 - 10:30CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
26h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R14 329Qatar Airways
Fri, Jan 29 - Thu, Feb 18
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:50 - 3:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
10h 30m1 stop Victoria Seychelles Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:30 - 13:30CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 30m2 stops Chennai Addis Ababa Bole
R14 531Multiple Airlines
Sun, Feb 14 - Sun, Feb 21
Emirates Logo
13:40 - 18:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
25h 15m2 stops Dubai Intl Male
Emirates Logo
20:15 - 16:45CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
24h 00m2 stops Male Dubai Intl
R15 458Emirates
Tue, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 1
Emirates Logo
18:30 - 18:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
20h 25m2 stops Dubai Intl Male
Emirates Logo
2:40 - 18:00CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
18h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl
R15 458Emirates
Tue, Mar 9 - Wed, Mar 17
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 3:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
13h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
10:00 - 8:15CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R16 622Etihad Airways
Sun, Mar 28 - Mon, Apr 26
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 3:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
13h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
10:00 - 8:15CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R16 638Etihad Airways
Sun, Mar 28 - Mon, Apr 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:50 - 3:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
10h 30m1 stop Victoria Seychelles Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:35 - 13:30CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 25m3 stops Sharjah Doha Hamad Intl Addis Ababa Bole
R17 144Multiple Airlines
Sun, Feb 14 - Sun, Feb 21
Ethiopian Air Logo
23:00 - 23:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
21h 20m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Dubai Intl
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:40 - 13:30CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 20m2 stops Dubai Intl Addis Ababa Bole
R17 363Ethiopian Air
Thu, Dec 31 - Wed, Jan 6
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 - 13:30CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 20m2 stops Dubai Intl Addis Ababa Bole
R17 414Ethiopian Air
Thu, Dec 24 - Thu, Dec 31

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DurbanColombo

DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

DURCMB

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 5/2

12:25-9:45

1 stop17h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 17/2

20:50-17:40

2 stops24h 20m

R14 228

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 29/1

19:25-16:30

1 stop17h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 18/2

11:15-10:30

1 stop26h 45m

R14 329

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/2

13:50-3:50

1 stop10h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 21/2

12:30-13:30

2 stops28h 30m

R14 531

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/11

13:40-18:25

2 stops25h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 1/12

20:15-16:45

2 stops24h 00m

R15 458

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/3

18:30-18:25

2 stops20h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 17/3

2:40-18:00

1 stop18h 50m

R15 458

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/3

9:45-3:00

1 stop13h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 26/4

10:00-8:15

1 stop25h 45m

R16 622

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/3

9:45-3:00

1 stop13h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 26/4

10:00-8:15

1 stop25h 45m

R16 638
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/2

13:50-3:50

1 stop10h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 21/2

14:35-13:30

3 stops26h 25m

R17 144

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 31/12

23:00-23:50

2 stops21h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 6/1

18:40-13:30

2 stops22h 20m

R17 363

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/12

23:00-5:00

2 stops26h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 31/12

18:40-13:30

2 stops22h 20m

R17 414

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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 468

Best Round-Trip Price

R14 228

Fastest flight time

17h 40m

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December
The best one-way flight price to Sri Lanka from South Africa in the last 5 days is R7 468 (Durban King Shaka 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 R14 228 (Durban King Shaka Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).
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The fastest flight to Sri Lanka from South Africa takes 17h 40m (Cape Town Intl 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:
R6 731 per person with Etihad Airways
R9 286 per person with Air Arabia
R9 495 per person with Air Seychelles

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 November 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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