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R13 504+ Cheap flights to Colombo

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— CMB
feb. 25 — mar. 41
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 26 Januar 2026.

to. 26/312:45
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop24h 15m
Qatar Airways
ma. 30/310:30
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop21h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/1R13 504
on. 25/312:45
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop17h 30m
Qatar Airways
ma. 6/410:30
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop21h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/1R13 825
ti. 10/213:45
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop16h 30m
Multiple Airlines
to. 19/24:50
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop11h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1R13 857
ti. 10/223:00
JNB
-
CMB
2 stops26h 30m
Ethiopian Air
fr. 20/218:40
CMB
-
JNB
2 stops29h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/1R14 307
ti. 10/219:55
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop24h 05m
Singapore Airlines
to. 19/20:45
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop21h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 26/1R14 355
on. 4/219:55
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop24h 05m
Singapore Airlines
fr. 3/40:50
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop21h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 24/1R14 387
fr. 27/323:00
JNB
-
CMB
2 stops26h 30m
Ethiopian Air
fr. 3/413:50
CMB
-
JNB
2 stops26h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/1R14 419
on. 25/31:35
JNB
-
CMB
3 stops31h 40m
Multiple Airlines
ma. 30/312:30
CMB
-
JNB
3 stops30h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/1R14 596
ti. 10/213:45
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop16h 30m
Qatar Airways
fr. 20/211:15
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop20h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/1R14 628
ma. 31/814:30
JNB
-
CMB
2 stops26h 35m
Ethiopian Air
fr. 4/916:20
CMB
-
JNB
2 stops31h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 23/1R14 981
ma. 11/58:20
JNB
-
CMB
2 stops27h 05m
Ethiopian Air
fr. 15/521:50
CMB
-
JNB
2 stops18h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/1R15 046
ma. 11/518:00
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop31h 50m
Turkish Airlines
fr. 15/56:50
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop31h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 25/1R15 142

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 26 Januar 2026.

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Average price

R13 568
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 26/3-30/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Colombo
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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

on. 25/3

12:45-9:45

1 stop17h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

ma. 6/4

10:30-4:00

1 stop21h 00m

R13 825

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ti. 10/2

13:45-9:45

1 stop16h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

to. 19/2

4:50-12:30

1 stop11h 10m

R13 857

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ti. 10/2

23:00-5:00

2 stops26h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

fr. 20/2

18:40-20:10

2 stops29h 00m

R14 307

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ti. 10/2

19:55-23:30

1 stop24h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

to. 19/2

0:45-18:35

1 stop21h 20m

R14 355

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

on. 25/3

1:35-16:15

3 stops35h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

ma. 30/3

22:00-15:50

2 stops21h 20m

R14 387

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ti. 10/2

13:45-9:45

1 stop16h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

fr. 20/2

11:15-3:55

1 stop20h 10m

R14 628

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ma. 11/5

8:20-1:15

2 stops37h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

fr. 15/5

21:50-13:05

2 stops18h 45m

R15 046

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ma. 11/5

18:00-5:20

1 stop31h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

fr. 15/5

6:50-10:30

1 stop31h 10m

R15 142

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

fr. 27/3

12:45-16:30

1 stop24h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

to. 2/4

3:45-15:20

1 stop15h 05m

R15 415

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Deals found on 25/1

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 23 January 2026.

Booking 75 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 30 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, Etihad Airways and Emirates.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R11 655
Emirates
Emirates
From R12 717
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R11 452
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R12 431

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 26 Januar 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Singapore Airlines, 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 437 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 734 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 376 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
951 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

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 30 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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