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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from R8 476

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 23/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — CMB
Mar 20 — Mar 271
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Colombo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 February 2026.

Tue 3/1110:40
CPT
-
CMB
2 stops20h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 9/110:45
CMB
-
CPT
2 stops36h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 14/2R12 546
Tue 1/919:30
CPT
-
CMB
1 stop18h 45m
Qatar Airways
Thu 24/94:35
CMB
-
CPT
1 stop16h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 16/2R12 578
Mon 13/419:30
CPT
-
CMB
1 stop18h 45m
Qatar Airways
Wed 29/412:30
CMB
-
CPT
1 stop26h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/2R13 732
Tue 1/910:40
CPT
-
CMB
2 stops44h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 24/911:45
CMB
-
CPT
2 stops49h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 16/2R13 940
Mon 13/413:50
CPT
-
CMB
2 stops27h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 4/518:30
CMB
-
CPT
2 stops23h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 15/2R14 004
Mon 13/413:50
CPT
-
CMB
2 stops35h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 29/418:30
CMB
-
CPT
2 stops23h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 17/2R14 100
Wed 1/413:50
CPT
-
CMB
2 stops27h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 8/418:30
CMB
-
CPT
2 stops23h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 15/2R14 437
Wed 2/913:50
CPT
-
CMB
2 stops35h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 25/913:50
CMB
-
CPT
2 stops26h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 15/2R14 565
Tue 3/1117:15
CPT
-
CMB
1 stop40h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 10/117:40
CMB
-
CPT
1 stop31h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/2R14 757
Fri 5/613:50
CPT
-
CMB
2 stops35h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 9/618:30
CMB
-
CPT
2 stops23h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 17/2R14 821

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Colombo (CMB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 18 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 732

One-way from

R8 476

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December

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October

Average price

R14 789
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  • Qatar Airways
  • 13/4-29/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 15m total
  • Cape Town to Colombo
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  • 23/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 26h 20m total
  • Cape Town to Colombo
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Price

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/4

19:30-17:45

1 stop18h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 29/4

12:30-11:30

1 stop26h 30m

R13 732

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/4

13:50-20:35

2 stops27h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 4/5

18:30-14:35

2 stops23h 35m

R14 004

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/4

13:50-5:00

2 stops35h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 29/4

18:30-14:35

2 stops23h 35m

R14 100

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/4

13:50-20:35

2 stops27h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 8/4

18:30-14:35

2 stops23h 35m

R14 437

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/6

13:50-5:00

2 stops35h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/6

18:30-14:35

2 stops23h 35m

R14 821

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/6

16:35-5:20

1 stop33h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/6

6:50-11:50

1 stop32h 30m

R15 382

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/4

19:30-17:45

1 stop18h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 29/4

22:00-13:35

2 stops19h 05m

R15 398

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/4

13:00-17:45

1 stop25h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 4/5

18:45-11:30

1 stop20h 15m

R16 007

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/2

14:25-20:15

3 stops26h 20m

R8 476

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/3

14:35-0:10

2 stops30h 05m

R8 797

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 13 February 2026.

Booking 88 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of R11 953). Flying from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 748). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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 18 February 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Emirates, andQatar Airways from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. 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
1 460 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 460 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 460 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 522 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 460 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 738 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 460 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
962 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 460 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Colombo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    If you book a flight to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Cape Town, you will be flying from Cape Town Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is located 15,6 km from the centre of Cape Town. There are 0 flights from Cape Town Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day from 4 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in 18h 45m. Fly via Qatar Airways or Ethiopian Air to get the fastest option. The distance from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is about 7891 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip?

    Singapore Airlines, at R12 015, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Qatar Airways and Emirates. These flights start at 18% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Most of the time, Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights that have stopovers will stop in Doha.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights?

    Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights that have stopovers will least frequently stop in Dubai.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Colombo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Colombo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Colombo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Colombo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Colombo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Colombo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of R11 953). Flying from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 748). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Cape Town to Colombo. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 18 February 2026.
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Top 4 airlines flying from Cape Town to Colombo

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Colombo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 18 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR12 015AverageR13 243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 288AverageR14 307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 229AverageR16 195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 983AverageR14 651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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