Cheap flights from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from R8 367

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 10/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — CMB
Dec 27 — Jan 31
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in October or May, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Monday

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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 27 November 2025.

Sun 7/1213:50CPT - CMB
2 stops21h 55mEthiopian Air
Mon 8/1221:35CMB - CPT
2 stops20h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/11R15 689
Sun 7/1213:50CPT - CMB
2 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1220:15CMB - CPT
3 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11R17 198
Thu 11/1213:50CPT - CMB
2 stops35h 40mEthiopian Air
Sun 11/116:30CMB - CPT
2 stops24h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/11R17 352
Wed 3/1214:35CPT - CMB
2 stops34h 55mEthiopian Air
Sat 13/1216:30CMB - CPT
2 stops25h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/11R18 432
Wed 26/1118:55CPT - CMB
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1222:15CMB - CPT
2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11R19 907
Wed 26/1118:55CPT - CMB
1 stop18h 05mQatar Airways
Tue 2/1219:30CMB - CPT
1 stop25h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/11R20 318
Wed 3/1218:55CPT - CMB
1 stop18h 05mQatar Airways
Sat 13/1211:15CMB - CPT
1 stop26h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/11R20 353

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Colombo

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 27 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 631

One-way from

R8 367

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R14 780
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 1/2-15/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 15m total
  • Cape Town to Colombo
10/1
  • 10/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 40m total
  • Cape Town to Colombo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R22 158 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 784 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Colombo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 27 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Colombo

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Price

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/2

12:35-9:45

1 stop17h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 15/2

3:25-17:30

1 stop17h 35m

R13 631

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/2

10:40-23:30

2 stops33h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 15/2

0:45-9:25

2 stops36h 10m

R15 397

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/2

13:50-20:20

2 stops27h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 16/2

18:40-14:35

2 stops23h 25m

R15 620

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 17/1

13:50-5:00

2 stops35h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 12/2

18:40-13:45

2 stops22h 35m

R15 860

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/1

13:50-0:10

2 stops30h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 13/2

14:00-14:35

2 stops28h 05m

R15 860

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/1

14:35-5:00

2 stops34h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 13/2

14:00-14:35

2 stops28h 05m

R15 860

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/1

14:35-5:00

2 stops34h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 13/2

14:00-14:35

2 stops28h 05m

R15 860

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/1

14:35-5:00

2 stops34h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 8/2

14:00-13:45

2 stops27h 15m

R15 860

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/1

14:35-5:00

2 stops34h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 14/2

18:40-14:35

2 stops23h 25m

R15 877

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/2

14:35-5:00

2 stops34h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 16/2

18:40-14:35

2 stops23h 25m

R15 877

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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 21 November 2025.

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of R12 277). Flying from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of R14 043). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to CMB?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Colombo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 November 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 9% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

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 27 November 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, 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.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

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  • 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 17h 40m. Fly via Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, 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?

    Qatar Airways, at R12 916, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Singapore Airlines and Emirates. These flights start at 17% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of R12 277). Flying from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of R14 043). 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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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 916AverageR15 312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 012AverageR17 219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR15 055AverageR18 001FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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