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R5 667+ Cheap flights to Colombo

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May 17 — May 241
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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 17 April 2026.

Wed 10/619:50
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop17h 30m
Qatar Airways
Wed 17/64:35
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop14h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/4R12 775
Tue 9/612:40
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop17h 40m
Qatar Airways
Tue 16/618:45
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop17h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/4R12 791
Wed 19/812:40
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop16h 50m
Qatar Airways
Fri 28/811:25
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop31h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/4R12 807
Sun 28/69:50
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop13h 40m
Etihad Airways
Sat 11/716:20
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop19h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 16/4R13 069
Sat 18/412:40
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop24h 40m
Qatar Airways
Thu 23/411:20
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop20h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/4R13 118
Mon 20/419:50
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop24h 20m
Qatar Airways
Mon 27/411:20
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop20h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/4R13 626
Sat 25/419:50
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop17h 30m
Qatar Airways
Sat 2/58:50
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop22h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 16/4R13 954

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 17 April 2026.

Return from

R12 775

One-way from

R5 667

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 823
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 10/6-17/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Colombo
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25/5
  • 25/5
  • 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 (R503 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R284 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/6

14:45-9:40

1 stop15h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 26/6

18:45-15:20

1 stop24h 05m

R14 986

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

19:50-17:45

1 stop18h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 4/5

20:20-10:30

1 stop17h 40m

R15 002

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

19:50-23:40

1 stop24h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 26/4

20:20-10:30

1 stop17h 40m

R15 231

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/5

12:40-16:50

1 stop24h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 26/5

20:00-10:30

1 stop18h 00m

R15 362

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

12:40-9:50

1 stop17h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 24/5

20:00-10:30

1 stop18h 00m

R15 362
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

12:40-9:50

1 stop17h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 2/5

20:20-10:30

1 stop17h 40m

R15 493

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

12:40-16:50

1 stop24h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 28/4

11:20-4:00

1 stop20h 10m

R15 641

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

12:40-9:50

1 stop17h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 30/4

20:20-10:30

1 stop17h 40m

R17 131

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/4

19:50-23:40

1 stop24h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 27/4

20:20-18:10

3 stops25h 20m

R17 508

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/6

22:20-22:10

1 stop20h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 26/6

11:15-10:15

2 stops26h 30m

R17 671

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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 10 April 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 40 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 R12 376
Emirates
Emirates
From R14 874
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R12 670
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R12 063

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 17 April 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
1 497 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

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
1 497 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 497 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

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
3 559 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 497 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

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
3 730 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 497 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

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
1 432 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 497 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

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
1 003 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 497 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

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.

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

    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Colombo. One-way flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl typically cost R2 240, while return flights cost around R4 600.

  • How much is a return flight to Colombo?

    A return flight to Colombo will typically cost around R5 046, however they can be found for as little as R4 600.

  • 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 15 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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