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R6 663+ Cheap flights to Colombo

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— CMB
Feb 8 — Feb 151
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Colombo in 2026

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 9 January 2026.

Return from

R13 145

One-way from

R6 663

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R14 349
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 22/4-29/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Colombo
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18/2
  • 18/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R890 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R289 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in January 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 9 January 2026.

Fri 13/319:55JNB - CMB
1 stop24h 05mSingapore Airlines
Thu 19/30:45CMB - JNB
1 stop21h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/1R12 782
Mon 2/319:55JNB - CMB
1 stop24h 05mSingapore Airlines
Sun 8/30:45CMB - JNB
1 stop21h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/1R12 831
Sun 15/213:50JNB - CMB
1 stop10h 30mAir Seychelles
Thu 19/24:50CMB - JNB
1 stop11h 10mAir Seychelles
Deal found 6/1R12 947
Sun 15/213:40JNB - CMB
1 stop30h 20mSingapore Airlines
Thu 19/20:45CMB - JNB
1 stop21h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/1R13 079
Wed 22/411:55JNB - CMB
1 stop19h 35mQatar Airways
Wed 29/44:35CMB - JNB
1 stop16h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/1R13 145
Wed 28/113:45JNB - CMB
1 stop16h 30mQatar Airways
Sat 7/24:15CMB - JNB
1 stop14h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/1R13 178
Sat 7/313:40JNB - CMB
1 stop17h 35mSingapore Airlines
Fri 20/30:45CMB - JNB
1 stop21h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 7/1R13 211
Mon 2/221:20JNB - CMB
1 stop22h 40mSingapore Airlines
Thu 5/20:45CMB - JNB
1 stop21h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/1R13 541
Mon 26/119:55JNB - CMB
1 stop24h 05mSingapore Airlines
Thu 29/10:45CMB - JNB
1 stop21h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/1R13 590
Fri 16/112:45JNB - CMB
1 stop24h 15mQatar Airways
Sat 24/110:15CMB - JNB
1 stop32h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/1R14 233
Fri 16/123:00JNB - CMB
2 stops26h 30mEthiopian Air
Sat 24/118:40CMB - JNB
2 stops29h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/1R14 266

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/3

13:40-10:45

1 stop17h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 20/3

0:45-18:35

1 stop21h 20m

R13 211

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/2

13:45-8:45

1 stop15h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 27/2

4:15-15:35

1 stop14h 50m

R13 541

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/2

23:00-0:10

2 stops21h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 28/2

18:40-20:10

2 stops29h 00m

R14 761

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/1

14:30-5:00

2 stops35h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 8/2

14:00-3:55

2 stops41h 25m

R15 173

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/1

14:30-5:00

2 stops35h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 9/2

18:40-3:55

2 stops36h 45m

R15 173

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/1

14:30-5:00

2 stops35h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 10/2

14:00-3:55

2 stops41h 25m

R15 173

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/1

14:30-5:00

2 stops35h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 7/2

18:40-20:10

2 stops29h 00m

R15 173

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/1

14:30-5:00

2 stops35h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 6/2

18:40-3:55

2 stops36h 45m

R15 173

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/2

12:50-23:15

2 stops30h 55m

R6 663

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/2

20:30-16:30

1 stop16h 30m

R7 521

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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 2 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 16 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, Emirates and Etihad Airways.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R11 943
Emirates
Emirates
From R13 024
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R11 647
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R12 773

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 9 January 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
3 463 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

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
3 463 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 463 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

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
1 429 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 463 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

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
3 701 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 463 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

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
1 360 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 463 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

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
936 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 463 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

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 (16 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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