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R13 483+ Cheap flights to Colombo

— CMB
Dec 9 — Dec 161
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Colombo in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Bandaranaike Intl Airport

Sun 29/1113:50 -
1 stop10h 30m
Mon 7/125:00 -
1 stop17h 15m
Deal found 7/11R13 483
Thu 12/1120:20 -
1 stop16h 40m
Thu 19/1119:30 -
1 stop23h 35m
Deal found 7/11R13 945
Tue 17/1120:20 -
1 stop19h 30m
Mon 23/114:15 -
1 stop14h 50m
Deal found 7/11R13 978
Wed 11/1113:45 -
1 stop23h 15m
Wed 18/1120:50 -
1 stop15h 20m
Deal found 8/11R13 994
Thu 26/1120:20 -
1 stop16h 40m
Wed 2/124:15 -
1 stop14h 50m
Deal found 4/11R14 027
Sun 8/1113:45 -
1 stop15h 30m
Fri 20/114:15 -
1 stop14h 50m
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Mon 16/1113:45 -
1 stop23h 15m
Mon 23/1119:30 -
1 stop16h 40m
Deal found 6/11R14 077
Sun 29/1113:50 -
1 stop10h 30m
Fri 11/125:00 -
1 stop11h 00m
Deal found 7/11R14 176
Mon 7/1217:45 -
2 stops19h 15m
Tue 8/1219:30 -
2 stops21h 55m
Deal found 7/11R14 274
Thu 12/118:20 -
3 stops28h 15m
Thu 19/1112:00 -
3 stops35h 40m
Deal found 9/11R14 950
Thu 12/1122:15 -
2 stops16h 40m
Wed 18/112:40 -
1 stop30h 25m
Deal found 7/11R15 049

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R14 604
Air Seychelles
  • Air Seychelles
  • 29/11-7/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Colombo
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JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/11

13:45-8:45

1 stop15h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 24/11

3:25-15:15

1 stop15h 20m

R13 978

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/11

13:45-8:45

1 stop15h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 19/11

19:30-8:40

1 stop16h 40m

R14 110

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/11

13:25-18:25

2 stops25h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 19/11

20:15-16:40

2 stops23h 55m

R15 296

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

13:45-8:45

1 stop15h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 22/11

3:25-15:35

1 stop15h 40m

R16 698

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/12

23:00-5:00

2 stops26h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 31/12

18:40-13:30

2 stops22h 20m

R17 027

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 19/12

23:00-23:50

2 stops21h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 31/12

18:40-13:30

2 stops22h 20m

R17 307

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/12

10:10-15:55

1 stop26h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 31/12

9:55-20:30

1 stop14h 05m

R17 340

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

23:00-5:00

2 stops26h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 23/11

18:40-20:10

2 stops29h 00m

R17 373

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/12

20:20-16:30

1 stop16h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 9/12

3:25-15:35

1 stop15h 40m

R18 000

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/12

23:00-5:00

2 stops26h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 11/12

18:40-13:30

2 stops22h 20m

R18 016

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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 15 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 767
Emirates
Emirates
From R14 609
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R12 060
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R12 623

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Colombo?

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

Rainfall in Colombo 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

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 78 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

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
1 633 reviews
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Entertainment

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 633 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 633 reviews
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Entertainment

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 695 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 633 reviews
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Entertainment

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 707 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 633 reviews
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Entertainment

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 555 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 633 reviews
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Entertainment

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

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 (15 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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