R6 730+ Cheap flights to Colombo

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— CMB
Nov 18 — Nov 251
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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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 October 2025.

Wed 26/119:50JNB - CMB
1 stop31h 00mEtihad Airways
Sat 6/124:00CMB - JNB
1 stop31h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 17/10R13 876
Sun 16/1120:20JNB - CMB
1 stop16h 40mQatar Airways
Sat 22/114:15CMB - JNB
1 stop14h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/10R14 136
Tue 25/119:50JNB - CMB
1 stop31h 00mEtihad Airways
Sat 6/124:00CMB - JNB
1 stop31h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 17/10R14 257
Mon 1/1213:45JNB - CMB
1 stop32h 40mQatar Airways
Mon 8/1210:15CMB - JNB
1 stop21h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/10R14 725
Fri 21/119:25JNB - CMB
1 stop13h 50mQatar Airways
Sat 29/1119:30CMB - JNB
1 stop23h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/10R14 830
Tue 25/1119:10JNB - CMB
1 stop38h 40mTurkish Airlines
Mon 8/127:40CMB - JNB
1 stop30h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/10R14 951
Sun 16/1123:00JNB - CMB
2 stops26h 30mEthiopian Air
Sun 23/1116:40CMB - JNB
2 stops31h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/10R15 159
Thu 6/119:50JNB - CMB
1 stop31h 00mEtihad Airways
Mon 10/119:50CMB - JNB
1 stop26h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 18/10R15 176
Tue 2/1219:10JNB - CMB
1 stop38h 40mTurkish Airlines
Wed 10/127:40CMB - JNB
1 stop30h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/10R15 263

Flights to Colombo in 2025

Find the latest flights to Colombo in 2025, 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 October 2025.

Return from

R13 876

One-way from

R6 730

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R13 841
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 26/11-6/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Colombo
31/3
  • 31/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Colombo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R1 034 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R418 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in October 2025

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Locate flights to Colombo that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 19 October 2025.
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Return

Price

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

9:50-20:20

1 stop31h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 9/11

4:00-8:20

1 stop31h 50m

R15 176

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/1

9:25-2:45

1 stop13h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 14/1

20:50-3:55

1 stop34h 35m

R15 645

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/12

9:50-20:20

1 stop31h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 13/12

21:35-8:20

1 stop14h 15m

R16 148

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/12

9:50-8:15

1 stop18h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 12/12

4:00-8:20

1 stop31h 50m

R16 495

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

13:40-23:30

1 stop30h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 30/3

11:45-18:35

1 stop34h 20m

R16 720

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

13:40-10:45

1 stop17h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 24/3

12:15-6:10

1 stop21h 25m

R16 720

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

13:40-23:30

1 stop30h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 23/3

0:45-6:10

1 stop32h 55m

R16 720

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

9:50-15:15

1 stop25h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 24/3

16:40-8:20

1 stop19h 10m

R16 859

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

9:50-8:15

1 stop18h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 28/3

4:00-8:20

1 stop31h 50m

R17 206

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/4

10:45-5:40

2 stops15h 25m

R6 903

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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 17 October 2025.

Booking 82 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 13 hours 50 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Colombo?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Colombo should consider flying on Sunday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

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 19 October 2025.
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.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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 372, while return flights cost around R6 798.

  • 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 50 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. Green Star Residence is the closest property to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (0,0 km away from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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