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Flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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Etihad Airways
Oct 21
JNB
19h 20m
1 stop
CMB
Oct 28
CMB
31h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R12 873
Etihad Airways
Oct 22
JNB
25h 40m
1 stop
CMB
Oct 29
CMB
19h 45m
1 stop
JNB
R12 922
Etihad Airways
Nov 20
JNB
13h 30m
1 stop
CMB
Nov 30
CMB
19h 45m
1 stop
JNB
R13 115
Etihad Airways
Oct 14
JNB
25h 40m
1 stop
CMB
Oct 21
CMB
14h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R13 132
Multiple Airlines
Oct 10
JNB
32h 45m
2 stops
CMB
Oct 17
CMB
19h 30m
2 stops
JNB
R13 342
Qatar Airways
Oct 1
CPT
24h 05m
1 stop
CMB
Oct 16
CMB
16h 25m
1 stop
CPT
R13 358
Qatar Airways
Oct 13
JNB
17h 20m
1 stop
CMB
Oct 20
CMB
21h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R13 390
Qatar Airways
Oct 5
CPT
16h 15m
1 stop
CMB
Oct 29
CMB
17h 30m
1 stop
CPT
R13 406
Qatar Airways
Oct 1
CPT
24h 05m
1 stop
CMB
Oct 16
CMB
16h 25m
1 stop
CPT
R13 422
Qatar Airways
Nov 16
CPT
24h 25m
1 stop
CMB
Nov 24
CMB
25h 25m
1 stop
CPT
R13 503
Etihad Airways
Oct 26
JNB
18h 50m
1 stop
CMB
Oct 30
CMB
31h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R13 519
Etihad Airways
Oct 26
JNB
18h 50m
1 stop
CMB
Oct 30
CMB
31h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R13 600

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Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 8:35JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
19h 20m1 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
R12 873Etihad Airways
Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 14:55JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
25h 40m1 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
R12 922Etihad Airways
Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 29
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:20 - 20:35JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
32h 45m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:30 - 13:30CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 30m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Addis Ababa Bole
R13 342Multiple Airlines
Sat, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 17
Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 16:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
24h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
4:35 - 17:30CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
16h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R13 358Qatar Airways
Thu, Oct 1 - Fri, Oct 16
Qatar Airways Logo
20:55 - 17:45JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
17h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
10:30 - 4:00CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R13 390Qatar Airways
Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20
Emirates Logo
20:00 - 16:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
17h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
20:15 - 18:00CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
25h 15m2 stops Male Dubai Intl
R14 601Emirates
Mon, Oct 5 - Fri, Oct 30
Emirates Logo
13:15 - 18:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
25h 45m2 stops Dubai Intl Male
Emirates Logo
20:15 - 18:00CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
25h 15m2 stops Male Dubai Intl
R14 601Emirates
Mon, Oct 5 - Fri, Oct 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:05 - 16:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
23h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:05 - 13:30CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 55m3 stops Sharjah Manama Bahrain Intl Addis Ababa Bole
R14 747Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 17
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 23:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
33h 20m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi
Singapore Airlines Logo
0:45 - 9:25CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
60h 10m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 797Singapore Airlines
Thu, Jan 21 - Tue, Feb 16
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
18:30 - 13:00CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
22h 00m2 stops Dubai Intl Addis Ababa Bole
R16 798Ethiopian Air
Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 5

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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 873

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/10

9:45-14:55

1 stop25h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 29/10

16:05-8:20

1 stop19h 45m

R12 922

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 342

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 358
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/10

20:55-17:45

1 stop17h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 20/10

10:30-4:00

1 stop21h 00m

R13 390

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/10

20:00-16:50

1 stop17h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 30/10

20:15-18:00

2 stops25h 15m

R14 601

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/10

13:15-18:30

2 stops25h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 30/10

20:15-18:00

2 stops25h 15m

R14 601

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

14:05-16:50

1 stop23h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 17/9

15:05-13:30

3 stops25h 55m

R14 747

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 797

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/9

13:50-5:00

2 stops35h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 5/10

18:30-13:00

2 stops22h 00m

R16 798

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Which airlines fly to Sri Lanka?

Qatar Airways, Emirates and Etihad Airways 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 53% 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 818

Best Round-Trip Price

R12 873

Fastest flight time

24h 25m

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The best one-way flight price to Sri Lanka from South Africa in the last 5 days is R7 818 (Johannesburg OR Tambo 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 873 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).
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The fastest flight to Sri Lanka from South Africa takes 24h 25m (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:
R3 790 per person with SriLankan Airlines
R8 557 per person with Air Seychelles
R8 898 per person with Air Arabia

Which airlines fly to Sri Lanka?

Qatar Airways, Emirates and Etihad Airways 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 53% 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 August 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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