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R6 412+ Cheap flights to Colombo

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Apr 15 — Apr 221
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Colombo in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Bandaranaike Intl Airport
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 16 March 2026.

Wed 19/819:50
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop24h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 27/80:50
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop21h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 15/3R12 773
Fri 27/39:50
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop30h 55m
Etihad Airways
Sat 18/44:10
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 11/3R13 264
Fri 24/49:45
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop19h 20m
Etihad Airways
Fri 1/516:20
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop19h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 14/3R13 416
Fri 20/39:50
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop18h 55m
Etihad Airways
Fri 27/321:30
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop14h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 11/3R13 686
Thu 19/312:45
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop24h 15m
Qatar Airways
Wed 25/33:25
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop15h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/3R13 822
Wed 25/39:50
JNB
-
CMB
2 stops33h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/417:15
CMB
-
JNB
2 stops18h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/3R14 109
Mon 27/420:40
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop17h 35m
Qatar Airways
Mon 4/518:45
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop24h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/3R14 126
Sun 14/613:50
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop10h 30m
Air Seychelles
Fri 19/64:50
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop11h 10m
Air Seychelles
Deal found 16/3R14 194
Fri 3/49:45
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop25h 40m
Etihad Airways
Thu 16/44:10
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop31h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 15/3R14 228
Wed 25/39:50
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop13h 30m
Etihad Airways
Tue 7/416:20
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop19h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/3R14 279
Wed 25/39:50
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop13h 30m
Etihad Airways
Thu 9/44:10
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop31h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 12/3R14 312

Find flight deals to Bandaranaike Intl Airport

Find the latest flights to Colombo in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 16 March 2026.

Return from

R12 773

One-way from

R6 412

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R13 365
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 19/8-27/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Colombo
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6/4
  • 6/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R553 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R298 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

9:50-20:15

1 stop30h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 18/4

4:10-8:20

1 stop31h 40m

R13 264

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/5

9:45-20:35

1 stop31h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 19/5

21:50-8:15

1 stop13h 55m

R14 465

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

9:45-14:55

1 stop25h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 30/4

10:00-8:15

1 stop25h 45m

R14 549

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/5

16:50-17:45

2 stops21h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 19/5

19:15-14:20

2 stops22h 35m

R14 634
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/6

16:50-17:45

2 stops21h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 16/6

20:20-14:20

2 stops21h 30m

R14 634

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/6

9:50-8:35

1 stop19h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 11/7

10:00-8:20

1 stop25h 50m

R15 344

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/8

10:05-22:10

1 stop32h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 28/8

20:35-16:15

2 stops47h 10m

R16 647
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

12:50-2:40

3 stops34h 20m

R7 122

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

9:45-2:40

3 stops37h 25m

R7 224

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/4

17:00-6:45

2 stops34h 15m

R7 308

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Best time to book a flight to Colombo

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 13 March 2026.

Booking 51 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.

How long is the flight to Colombo?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Colombo takes 17 hours 35 minutes. Flights to Colombo from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Colombo?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Colombo are Qatar Airways, Emirates and Etihad Airways.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R12 742
Emirates
Emirates
From R13 968
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R12 339
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R13 088

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Colombo?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Colombo are Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways and Air Seychelles.

Rainfall in Colombo by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Colombo ranges from 60.0 - 350.0 mm per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 350.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Colombo when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

Temperature in Colombo by month

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

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).

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 16 March 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andQatar Airways to Sri Lanka. 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.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 475 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 475 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 475 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 543 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 475 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 737 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 475 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 426 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 475 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
972 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 475 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

FAQs about flying to Colombo

  • 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, Singapore Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Colombo.

  • 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 (17 hours 35 minutes).

  • Does Colombo Bandaranaike Intl have car hire?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

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

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