Q: What is the cheapest month to fly to Colombo?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Colombo . Flying to Colombo in December will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Q: Can I fly back to South Africa from Colombo?

Returning to South Africa from Colombo COVID-19 testing requirements Visitors from Colombo must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to South Africa. Quarantine requirements Visitors from Colombo are not required to quarantine after entering South Africa.

Question 1

What is the cheapest month to fly to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Colombo. Flying to Colombo in December will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Question 2

Can I fly to Colombo from South Africa right now?

Accepted Answer

Information is based on travel restrictions from South Africa to Colombo

Most visitors from South Africa will not be allowed to enter Colombo.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from South Africa must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 48 Antigen (quick-test) hours before departing to Colombo.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from South Africa are not required to quarantine after entering Colombo.

Documents
Health Declaration Form - Travelers are required to complete a health declaration form before arriving in Sri Lanka. Each traveler must have their own form filled out.

Health Pass For Public Activity - Travelers are required to present proof of vaccination before checking in to hotels and other public places. The health pass should be presented as valid proof of vaccination.

Health Insurance - Travelers must pay for COVID-19 local travel insurance at USD $12 with coverage of USD $50,000 for up to 1 month.

Fully vaccinated travelers are recommended to have comprehensive travel insurance that will cover health and other expenses related to COVID-19.

Question 3

When is the best time to book a flight to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Booking 17 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.

Question 4

Can I fly back to South Africa from Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Returning to South Africa from Colombo

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Colombo must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to South Africa.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Colombo are not required to quarantine after entering South Africa.

Popular in	December	High demand for flights, 4% potential price rise
Cheapest in	May	Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average price	R14 168	Average for return flights in December 2021
Return from	R17 126	From Johannesburg to Colombo
One-way from	R7 601	One-way flight from Johannesburg to Colombo (CMB)

ZA1 - LK1	Price	R11 664 - R15 218
LK1	Temperature	27 - 28 °C
LK1	Precipitation	60 - 350 mm

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When is the best time to book a flight to Colombo?

Booking 17 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.

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