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Flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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Etihad Airways
Oct 22
JNB
19h 20m
1 stop
CMB
Oct 29
CMB
14h 15m
1 stop
JNB
R12 526
Air Seychelles
Jan 10
JNB
10h 30m
1 stop
CMB
Jan 22
CMB
11h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R12 686
Etihad Airways
Feb 6
JNB
25h 30m
1 stop
CMB
Feb 12
CMB
19h 45m
1 stop
JNB
R12 750
Etihad Airways
Oct 21
JNB
19h 20m
1 stop
CMB
Oct 28
CMB
31h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R12 830
Etihad Airways
Nov 7
JNB
13h 30m
1 stop
CMB
Nov 26
CMB
19h 45m
1 stop
JNB
R12 926
Qatar Airways
Oct 23
JNB
15h 25m
1 stop
CMB
Oct 30
CMB
14h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R12 974
Etihad Airways
Nov 6
JNB
18h 50m
1 stop
CMB
Nov 27
CMB
25h 55m
1 stop
JNB
R13 167
Etihad Airways
Oct 26
JNB
18h 50m
1 stop
CMB
Oct 30
CMB
31h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R13 183
Qatar Airways
Oct 23
JNB
23h 15m
1 stop
CMB
Oct 30
CMB
14h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R13 215
Etihad Airways
Nov 9
JNB
30h 55m
1 stop
CMB
Nov 21
CMB
19h 45m
1 stop
JNB
R13 295
Etihad Airways
Oct 26
JNB
18h 50m
1 stop
CMB
Oct 30
CMB
31h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R13 599
Etihad Airways
Oct 26
JNB
18h 50m
1 stop
CMB
Oct 30
CMB
31h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R13 615

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Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 14:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
25h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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16:05 - 8:20CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R12 462Etihad Airways
Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 1
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 8:35JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
19h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
21:35 - 8:20CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
14h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R12 526Etihad Airways
Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 29
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
R12 686Air Seychelles
Sun, Jan 10 - Fri, Jan 22
Qatar Airways Logo
14:05 - 9:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
15h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
4:15 - 15:35CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
14h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R12 974Qatar Airways
Fri, Oct 23 - Fri, Oct 30
Qatar Airways Logo
14:05 - 16:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
23h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
4:15 - 15:35CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
14h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R13 215Qatar Airways
Fri, Oct 23 - Fri, Oct 30
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 599Air Seychelles
Sun, Jan 10 - Fri, Jan 22
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:45 - 20:35JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
31h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:35 - 8:20CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 15m3 stops Sharjah Manama Bahrain Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R13 743Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 29
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:45 - 14:55JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
25h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:55 - 13:30CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 05m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Addis Ababa Bole
R14 064Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 29
Emirates Logo
13:40 - 18:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
25h 15m2 stops Dubai Intl Male
Emirates Logo
21:50 - 11:40CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
17h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl
R14 913Emirates
Tue, Feb 2 - Sat, Feb 13
Emirates Logo
13:30 - 18:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
25h 30m2 stops Dubai Intl Male
Emirates Logo
20:15 - 20:35CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 50m2 stops Male Dubai Intl
R14 929Emirates
Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28

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JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/10

9:50-14:50

1 stop25h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 1/11

16:05-8:20

1 stop19h 45m

R12 462

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/10

9:45-8:35

1 stop19h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 29/10

21:35-8:20

1 stop14h 15m

R12 526
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/1

13:50-3:50

1 stop10h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 22/1

5:00-12:30

1 stop11h 00m

R12 686

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/10

14:05-9:00

1 stop15h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 30/10

4:15-15:35

1 stop14h 50m

R12 974

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/10

14:05-16:50

1 stop23h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 30/10

4:15-15:35

1 stop14h 50m

R13 215

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/1

13:50-3:50

1 stop10h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 22/1

5:00-12:30

1 stop11h 00m

R13 599

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/10

9:45-20:35

1 stop31h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 29/10

14:35-8:20

3 stops21h 15m

R13 743

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

21:55-13:30

2 stops19h 05m

R14 064

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/2

13:40-18:25

2 stops25h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 13/2

21:50-11:40

1 stop17h 20m

R14 913

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/10

13:30-18:30

2 stops25h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 28/10

20:15-20:35

2 stops27h 50m

R14 929

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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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Cheap Sri Lanka flight deals and tips

Summary info about Sri Lanka flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

R7 785

Best Round-Trip Price

R12 526

Fastest flight time

16h 40m

Popular in

December
The best one-way flight price to Sri Lanka from South Africa in the last 5 days is R7 785 (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 526 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).
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The fastest flight to Sri Lanka from South Africa takes 16h 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:
R3 759 per person with SriLankan Airlines
R8 485 per person with Air Seychelles
R8 824 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 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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