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R6 472+ Cheap flights to Colombo

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 22/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CMB
Aug 6 — Aug 131
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 7 July 2026.

Sun 1/119:50
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop31h 00m
Etihad Airways
Sun 15/1116:30
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop19h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/7R13 010
Wed 21/109:45
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop25h 40m
Etihad Airways
Sat 31/1016:30
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop19h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/7R13 188
Thu 8/1014:05
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop15h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sat 17/1020:20
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop16h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/7R13 464
Sun 30/813:50
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop10h 50m
Air Seychelles
Fri 11/95:10
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop10h 50m
Air Seychelles
Deal found 3/7R13 740
Sat 29/89:45
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop25h 40m
Etihad Airways
Sun 13/916:20
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop19h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/7R13 967
Thu 5/119:50
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop31h 00m
Etihad Airways
Mon 9/1116:30
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop19h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/7R14 032
Sun 30/814:05
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop15h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sun 13/911:25
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop20h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/7R14 113
Sat 18/78:20
JNB
-
CMB
3 stops33h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/722:00
CMB
-
JNB
2 stops25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7R14 307
Tue 1/920:55
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop17h 20m
Qatar Airways
Sat 12/910:30
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop21h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/7R14 453

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 7 July 2026.

Return from

R13 010

One-way from

R6 472

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R13 610
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 1/11-15/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Colombo
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 22/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R291 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R236 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/11

9:50-20:20

1 stop31h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 9/11

16:30-8:20

1 stop19h 20m

R13 967

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 29/8

9:45-14:55

1 stop25h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 13/9

16:20-8:20

1 stop19h 30m

R13 967

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/9

14:05-16:50

1 stop23h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 24/9

10:30-9:10

1 stop26h 10m

R15 183
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/11

20:20-16:30

1 stop16h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 8/11

3:25-15:35

1 stop15h 40m

R15 589

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/11

22:50-5:00

2 stops26h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 9/11

18:40-20:10

2 stops29h 00m

R17 179

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/12

18:50-15:55

1 stop17h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 10/1

20:15-20:35

2 stops27h 50m

R17 406
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/10

20:55-16:50

1 stop16h 25m

R6 472

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/10

1:15-8:45

2 stops28h 00m

R7 835

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

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 344
Emirates
Emirates
From R14 518
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R12 541
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R11 970

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Colombo?

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

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).

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

Booking 66 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.

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 7 July 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
1 564 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 564 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 564 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 607 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 564 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 743 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 564 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 477 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 564 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 008 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 564 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

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, Air Seychelles 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, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 55 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. Bleu Pearl in Katunayake Srilanka is the closest property to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (0,0 km away from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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