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R6 956+ Cheap flights to Colombo

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Jul 14 — Jul 211
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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 9 July 2025.

Return from

R13 503

One-way from

R6 956

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R16 883
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 30/7-12/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Colombo
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1/11
  • 1/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R18 467 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R8 219 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 July 2025.

Wed 30/719:50JNB - CMB
1 stop24h 15mSingapore Airlines
Tue 12/80:50CMB - JNB
1 stop21h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/7R13 503
Mon 22/99:50JNB - CMB
1 stop26h 05mEtihad Airways
Sun 5/104:05CMB - JNB
1 stop31h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/7R13 556
Tue 23/913:55JNB - CMB
1 stop24h 20mQatar Airways
Mon 29/93:35CMB - JNB
1 stop16h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/7R13 645
Sat 26/79:50JNB - CMB
2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/823:40CMB - JNB
2 stops36h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7R13 805
Fri 5/914:30JNB - CMB
2 stops21h 25mEthiopian Air
Fri 12/916:30CMB - JNB
2 stops24h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/7R15 620
Fri 22/810:05JNB - CMB
1 stop19h 00mEmirates
Fri 29/822:05CMB - JNB
1 stop15h 40mEmirates
Deal found 8/7R16 367

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 9 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Price

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/7

19:50-23:35

1 stop24h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 12/8

0:50-18:35

1 stop21h 15m

R13 503

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/9

9:50-15:25

1 stop26h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 5/10

4:05-8:20

1 stop31h 45m

R13 556

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/9

13:55-17:45

1 stop24h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 29/9

3:35-16:10

1 stop16h 05m

R13 645

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/7

9:50-23:10

2 stops33h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 2/8

23:40-8:20

2 stops36h 10m

R13 805

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/9

14:30-15:25

2 stops21h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 12/9

16:30-13:05

2 stops24h 05m

R15 620

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/8

10:05-8:35

1 stop19h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 29/8

22:05-10:15

1 stop15h 40m

R16 367

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/11

17:00-5:35

2 stops33h 05m

R6 956

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 31/7

13:55-3:05

1 stop33h 40m

R7 525

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 31/7

19:10-18:30

2 stops19h 50m

R9 642

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 31/7

8:20-20:35

2 stops32h 45m

R11 012

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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 27 June 2025.

Booking 4 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 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.

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 most popular airlines that fly to Colombo?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Colombo are Qatar Airways, Emirates and Singapore Airlines.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R698
Emirates
Emirates
From R727
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R685
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R778

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Colombo?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Colombo are Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways and Emirates.

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 July 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 288 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 288 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 288 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 322 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 288 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 590 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 288 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 222 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 288 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
789 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 288 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.

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 R1 534, while return flights cost around R5 573.

  • How much is a return flight to Colombo?

    A return flight to Colombo will typically cost around R374, however they can be found for as little as R313.

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

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