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CMH — CMB
Apr 29 — May 61
1 adult
Mon 29/4
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Flights to Colombo in 2024

Find the latest flights to Colombo in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 626 323 searches and data was last updated on 24 April 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R13 433

Return from

R16 863
High demand for flights, 5% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in April 2024
From Johannesburg to Colombo

Average price of flights to Bandaranaike Intl Airport by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Colombo is currently R0 while a return flight costs R0. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Colombo (average of R667). Flying to Colombo in December will prove the most costly (average of R915). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

R13 740

February

R13 701

March

R14 104

April

R13 759

May

R13 778

June

R14 161

July

R14 947

August

R13 740

September

R13 030

October

R13 203

November

R12 781

December

R17 534

Temperature and rainfall in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CMB

Temperature

27 - 28 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Colombo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Colombo?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
Booking 19 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Colombo. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Colombo?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Colombo should consider flying on Wednesday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Tuesday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Colombo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Colombo. Reviews last updated 24 April 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly to Colombo, see what other customers have to say about Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and Emirates. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,3
Very Good
1 481 reviews

Overall

8,3

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,4

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was on time which is great. The flight attendants are super friendly and helpful with your needs, questions & so on. We enjoyed the food and drinks provided. The fold flat seat was very comfortable with the extra pillows and a light comforter. The 14.5 hours flight was easy.

8,3
Very Good
1 481 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 481 reviews

Overall

8,3

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,4

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was on time which is great. The flight attendants are super friendly and helpful with your needs, questions & so on. We enjoyed the food and drinks provided. The fold flat seat was very comfortable with the extra pillows and a light comforter. The 14.5 hours flight was easy.

8,1
Very Good
4 070 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 481 reviews

Overall

8,3

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,4

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was on time which is great. The flight attendants are super friendly and helpful with your needs, questions & so on. We enjoyed the food and drinks provided. The fold flat seat was very comfortable with the extra pillows and a light comforter. The 14.5 hours flight was easy.

7,7
Good
4 480 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 481 reviews

Overall

8,3

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,4

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was on time which is great. The flight attendants are super friendly and helpful with your needs, questions & so on. We enjoyed the food and drinks provided. The fold flat seat was very comfortable with the extra pillows and a light comforter. The 14.5 hours flight was easy.

7,5
Good
403 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 481 reviews

Overall

8,3

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,4

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was on time which is great. The flight attendants are super friendly and helpful with your needs, questions & so on. We enjoyed the food and drinks provided. The fold flat seat was very comfortable with the extra pillows and a light comforter. The 14.5 hours flight was easy.

7,3
Good
1 393 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 481 reviews

Overall

8,3

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,4

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was on time which is great. The flight attendants are super friendly and helpful with your needs, questions & so on. We enjoyed the food and drinks provided. The fold flat seat was very comfortable with the extra pillows and a light comforter. The 14.5 hours flight was easy.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Colombo if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Colombo on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Colombo?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Emirates is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Colombo.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Colombo?

    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Colombo. One-way flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport typically cost R2 158, while return flights cost around R6 919.

  • How much is a return flight to Colombo?

    A return flight to Colombo will typically cost around R496, however they can be found for as little as R361.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Colombo depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Colombo, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (15 hours 20 minutes).

  • Does Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Yes. Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Green Star Residence is the closest property to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (0,0 km away from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport).

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