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R7 716+ Cheap flights to Colombo

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— CMB
Aug 18 — Aug 251
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 19 July 2026.

Mon 16/119:50
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop18h 50m
Etihad Airways
Wed 18/114:00
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop31h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 17/7R13 833
Fri 11/914:05
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop15h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sat 26/920:20
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop16h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 16/7R14 361
Sat 29/819:10
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop18h 10m
Emirates
Sat 5/922:05
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop21h 40m
Emirates
Deal found 15/7R15 383
Fri 11/914:05
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop23h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 26/921:30
CMB
-
JNB
2 stops26h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7R15 482
Mon 16/1117:45
JNB
-
CMB
2 stops28h 40m
RwandAir
Thu 19/1119:30
CMB
-
JNB
2 stops21h 25m
RwandAir
Deal found 17/7R16 982
Fri 11/917:45
JNB
-
CMB
2 stops19h 35m
RwandAir
Sat 26/94:35
CMB
-
JNB
2 stops36h 20m
RwandAir
Deal found 19/7R17 032

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 19 July 2026.

Return from

R12 778

One-way from

R7 716

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R13 718
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 2/9-9/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Colombo
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16/8
  • 16/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R320 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R245 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/11

9:50-8:10

1 stop18h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 18/11

4:00-8:20

1 stop31h 50m

R13 899

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 29/8

19:10-16:50

1 stop18h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 5/9

22:05-16:15

1 stop21h 40m

R15 383

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/11

17:45-1:55

2 stops28h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 19/11

19:30-13:25

2 stops21h 25m

R16 982

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/9

17:45-16:50

2 stops19h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 26/9

4:35-13:25

2 stops36h 20m

R17 032

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 29/8

14:05-3:50

3 stops34h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 5/9

21:30-13:25

2 stops19h 25m

R17 279

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/8

20:55-16:50

1 stop16h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 28/8

22:00-3:55

2 stops33h 25m

R18 037

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/8

22:50-5:00

2 stops26h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 28/8

17:35-13:25

2 stops23h 20m

R18 120

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/12

8:20-18:45

2 stops30h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 30/12

21:50-13:05

2 stops18h 45m

R18 136

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/9

13:30-22:10

1 stop29h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 8/9

17:35-16:15

1 stop26h 10m

R18 466
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/11

22:20-18:25

2 stops16h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 18/11

1:45-16:35

1 stop18h 20m

R18 466

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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 13 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 R12 535
Emirates
Emirates
From R14 756
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R12 747
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R12 167

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 19 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
1 574 reviews
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Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

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
1 574 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 574 reviews
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Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

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
3 630 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 574 reviews
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Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

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
3 745 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 574 reviews
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Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

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
1 481 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 574 reviews
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Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

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
1 012 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 574 reviews
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Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

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, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (13 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. 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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