How long is the flight from South Africa to Sri Lanka?

The average flight duration from South Africa to Sri Lanka depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is 16h 30m on average, while flying from Cape Town Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is 20h 50m on average. Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is the most popular airport in Sri Lanka.

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Qatar Airways

Mar 3

CPT

20h 50m

1 stop

CMB

Mar 18

CMB

26h 10m

1 stop

CPT

R12 260

Qatar Airways

Feb 4

JNB

16h 30m

1 stop

CMB

Feb 10

CMB

16h 05m

1 stop

JNB

R12 489

Qatar Airways

Mar 8

CPT

24h 25m

1 stop

CMB

Mar 18

CMB

16h 40m

1 stop

CPT

R12 521

Qatar Airways

Feb 2

JNB

23h 15m

1 stop

CMB

Feb 13

CMB

15h 40m

1 stop

JNB

R12 717

Qatar Airways

Apr 10

JNB

22h 35m

1 stop

CMB

Apr 17

CMB

23h 50m

1 stop

JNB

R12 880

Qatar Airways

Feb 1

JNB

23h 15m

1 stop

CMB

Feb 14

CMB

20h 10m

1 stop

JNB

R13 207

Multiple Airlines

Feb 4

JNB

34h 25m

3 stops

CMB

Feb 11

CMB

34h 10m

3 stops

JNB

R14 284

Multiple Airlines

Apr 9

JNB

24h 55m

2 stops

CMB

Apr 17

CMB

26h 05m

2 stops

JNB

R14 350

Multiple Airlines

Feb 4

JNB

34h 25m

3 stops

CMB

Feb 11

CMB

21h 05m

2 stops

JNB

R14 382

Turkish Airlines

Mar 24

JNB

31h 30m

1 stop

CMB

Apr 3

CMB

31h 10m

1 stop

JNB

R14 399

Ethiopian Air

Feb 4

JNB

26h 30m

2 stops

CMB

Feb 11

CMB

29h 00m

2 stops

JNB

R14 529

Ethiopian Air

Feb 1

JNB

26h 30m

2 stops

CMB

Feb 14

CMB

29h 00m

2 stops

JNB

R14 546

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19:00 - 19:20

CPT

CMB

20h 50m

1 stop

18:50 - 17:30

CMB

CPT

26h 10m

1 stop

R12 260Qatar Airways

Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, Mar 18

12:45 - 8:45

JNB

CMB

16h 30m

1 stop

3:25 - 16:00

CMB

JNB

16h 05m

1 stop

R12 489Qatar Airways

Wed, Feb 4 - Tue, Feb 10

12:35 - 16:30

CPT

CMB

24h 25m

1 stop

4:15 - 17:25

CMB

CPT

16h 40m

1 stop

R12 521Qatar Airways

Sun, Mar 8 - Wed, Mar 18

12:05 - 2:00

JNB

CMB

34h 25m

3 stops

9:10 - 15:50

CMB

JNB

34h 10m

3 stops

R14 284Multiple Airlines

Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 11

1:15 - 5:40

JNB

CMB

24h 55m

2 stops

17:15 - 15:50

CMB

JNB

26h 05m

2 stops

R14 350Multiple Airlines

Thu, Apr 9 - Fri, Apr 17

19:10 - 6:10

JNB

CMB

31h 30m

1 stop

6:50 - 10:30

CMB

JNB

31h 10m

1 stop

R14 399Turkish Airlines

Tue, Mar 24 - Fri, Apr 3

23:00 - 5:00

JNB

CMB

26h 30m

2 stops

18:40 - 20:10

CMB

JNB

29h 00m

2 stops

R14 529Ethiopian Air

Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 11

23:00 - 5:00

JNB

CMB

26h 30m

2 stops

18:40 - 20:10

CMB

JNB

29h 00m

2 stops

R14 546Ethiopian Air

Sun, Feb 1 - Sat, Feb 14

18:30 - 18:25

CPT

CMB

20h 25m

2 stops

21:50 - 11:40

CMB

CPT

17h 20m

1 stop

R15 215Emirates

Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, Mar 18

16:35 - 5:20

CPT

CMB

33h 15m

1 stop

6:50 - 11:50

CMB

CPT

32h 30m

1 stop

R15 966Turkish Airlines

Fri, Jun 5 - Tue, Jun 9

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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

19:00-19:20

1 stop20h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 18/3

18:50-17:30

1 stop26h 10m

R12 260

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

12:45-8:45

1 stop16h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 10/2

3:25-16:00

1 stop16h 05m

R12 489

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/3

12:35-16:30

1 stop24h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 18/3

4:15-17:25

1 stop16h 40m

R12 521

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

12:05-2:00

3 stops34h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 11/2

9:10-15:50

3 stops34h 10m

R14 284

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/4

1:15-5:40

2 stops24h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 17/4

17:15-15:50

2 stops26h 05m

R14 350

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

19:10-6:10

1 stop31h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 3/4

6:50-10:30

1 stop31h 10m

R14 399

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

23:00-5:00

2 stops26h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 11/2

18:40-20:10

2 stops29h 00m

R14 529

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

23:00-5:00

2 stops26h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 14/2

18:40-20:10

2 stops29h 00m

R14 546

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

18:30-18:25

2 stops20h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 18/3

21:50-11:40

1 stop17h 20m

R15 215

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/6

16:35-5:20

1 stop33h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/6

6:50-11:50

1 stop32h 30m

R15 966

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Sri Lanka flights insights and trends

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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 58% 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	R6 612
Best Round-Trip Price	R12 260
Fastest flight time	24h 30m
Popular in	July

The best one-way flight price to Sri Lanka from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R6 612 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to Sri Lanka from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R12 260 (Cape Town Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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The fastest flight to Sri Lanka from South Africa takes 24h 30m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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July has the highest demand for flights to Sri Lanka, with a 7% 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:
R1 338 per person with SriLankan Airlines
R2 853 per person with flydubai
R4 071 per person with Etihad Airways

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 58% 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 January 2026, there are 9 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.

I’m not ready to book a flight to Sri Lanka right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Yes. momondo can track flight prices for Sri Lanka and alert you when they change. Perform a search to set up the price alert. All that is required is a valid email address.