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R5 218+ Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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CMB — JNB
Jul 22 — Jul 291
1 adult

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Discover essential information about flights departing from Colombo, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Colombo airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 17 July 2025.

Cheapest airline

Etihad Airways

Good one-way deal

R2 546 or less
On average, Etihad Airways currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (avg. price of R3 249).
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Cheapest flights from Colombo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Colombo. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 17 July 2025.

Fri 29/816:30CMB - JNB
2 stops31h 10mEthiopian Air
Fri 5/922:50JNB - CMB
2 stops42h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/7R14 082
Fri 29/821:50CMB - JNB
2 stops18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/914:30JNB - CMB
3 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7R15 940
Thu 28/83:35CMB - JNB
1 stop16h 05mQatar Airways
Thu 4/93:10JNB - CMB
2 stops27h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/7R23 571

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Fly to

OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColomboJohannesburg

CMB - JNB

CMBJNB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 29/8

16:30-20:10

2 stops31h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/9

22:50-20:35

2 stops42h 15m

R14 082

ColomboJohannesburg

CMB - JNB

CMBJNB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 29/8

21:50-13:05

2 stops18h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/9

14:30-18:30

3 stops24h 30m

R15 940

ColomboJohannesburg

CMB - JNB

CMBJNB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 28/8

3:35-16:10

1 stop16h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/9

3:10-9:40

2 stops27h 00m

R23 571

ColomboJohannesburg

CMB - JNB

CMBJNB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 22/7

5:15-20:10

2 stops42h 25m

R8 077

ColomboJohannesburg

CMB - JNB

CMBJNB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 13/8

18:25-13:05

2 stops22h 10m

R28 056

ColomboJohannesburg

CMB - JNB

CMBJNB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 12/8

3:35-16:10

1 stop16h 05m

R29 486

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Which airlines fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

When flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport check dates and pricing for the following: Etihad Airways. As it departs for the following popular destinations: Johannesburg.

Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R180

What are popular destinations to fly to from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

From Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: Doha (379 flights per day), Dubai (140 flights per day) and Malé (110 flights per day).

Male
Male
From R138
Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
From R154
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
From R174

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

The cheapest city to fly to from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is Male, with prices starting at R2 472. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Male
Male
From R138
Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
From R154
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
From R174

Airline reviews for flights from Colombo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Colombo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Colombo. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, such as Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 605 reviews
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Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Sept 2023

TRV - DOH

Crew is courteous, but the flight was late from Boston and to Boston. We missed our connection going from Boston to Thiruvananthapuram and the way they took care of it was poor. Coming back the flight was delayed with no good reason given. They also broke my luggage and I plan to ask for reimbursement.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 605 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 605 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Sept 2023

TRV - DOH

Crew is courteous, but the flight was late from Boston and to Boston. We missed our connection going from Boston to Thiruvananthapuram and the way they took care of it was poor. Coming back the flight was delayed with no good reason given. They also broke my luggage and I plan to ask for reimbursement.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
789 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 605 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Sept 2023

TRV - DOH

Crew is courteous, but the flight was late from Boston and to Boston. We missed our connection going from Boston to Thiruvananthapuram and the way they took care of it was poor. Coming back the flight was delayed with no good reason given. They also broke my luggage and I plan to ask for reimbursement.

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  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    The most selected flight destinations from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for the current month are Malé, Chennai, Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport. While Dubai, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport are the top choices made by travellers year-round.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for as low as R2 472 to Malé (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R3 049 to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

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