What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 72% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R15 747.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 05m.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Flights via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 16h 39m.

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 20h 25m. Fly via Ethiopian Air, Emirates, or Singapore Airlines 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 R13 008, 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 18% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport ranges from 60.0 - 350.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 350.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, 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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

When booking a flight from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you may want to consider flying on Qatar Airways, Emirates or Singapore Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

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.

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.

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

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R15 752+ Flights from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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

Airfare is above average for this route at the moment. Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights typically cost between R13 584 and R15 210 in December. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R15 752 on Ethiopian Air (Dec 11-Jan 11).

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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Thu 11/1213:50CPT - CMB

2 stops27h 00mEthiopian Air

Sun 11/118:40CMB - CPT

2 stops22h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 11/10R15 752

Thu 6/1113:50CPT - CMB

2 stops21h 55mEthiopian Air

Mon 10/1121:35CMB - CPT

2 stops20h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 11/10R15 804

Wed 26/1112:35CPT - CMB

1 stop24h 25mQatar Airways

Tue 2/123:25CMB - CPT

1 stop17h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/10R16 469

Wed 15/1014:35CPT - CMB

2 stops50h 30mEthiopian Air

Wed 22/1021:50CMB - CPT

2 stops20h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/10R17 098

Wed 26/1113:40CPT - CMB

1 stop22h 45mEmirates

Wed 3/1220:15CMB - CPT

2 stops24h 00mEmirates

Deal found 12/10R17 256

Wed 26/1110:40CPT - CMB

2 stops33h 20mSingapore Airlines

Tue 2/120:45CMB - CPT

2 stops36h 10mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/10R18 130

Wed 15/1013:00CPT - CMB

1 stop24h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 22/104:35CMB - CPT

2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10R18 252

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Thu 6/1113:50CPT - CMB

2 stops21h 55mEthiopian Air

Mon 10/1121:35CMB - CPT

2 stops20h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 11/10R15 804

Wed 26/1118:30CPT - CMB

2 stops20h 25mEmirates

Wed 3/1220:15CMB - CPT

2 stops24h 00mEmirates

Deal found 12/10R17 815

Wed 26/1110:40CPT - CMB

2 stops33h 20mSingapore Airlines

Tue 2/120:45CMB - CPT

2 stops36h 10mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/10R18 130

Wed 26/1118:25CPT - CMB

3 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 3/1220:15CMB - CPT

2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10R18 304

Thu 6/1112:35CPT - CMB

1 stop37h 45mSriLankan Airlines

Mon 10/1118:50CMB - CPT

1 stop19h 10mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 11/10R18 602

Thu 6/1118:30CPT - CMB

1 stop18h 20mEmirates

Sun 9/112:40CMB - CPT

1 stop17h 35mEmirates

Deal found 11/10R19 441

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Wed 15/1014:35CPT - CMB

2 stops50h 30mEthiopian Air

Wed 22/1021:50CMB - CPT

2 stops20h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/10R17 098

Wed 15/1013:00CPT - CMB

1 stop24h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 21/103:35CMB - CPT

2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10R18 252

Wed 15/1018:25CPT - CMB

1 stop34h 40mEmirates

Tue 21/102:55CMB - CPT

1 stop36h 10mEmirates

Deal found 12/10R18 357

Thu 6/1113:50CPT - CMB

2 stops21h 55mEthiopian Air

Mon 10/1121:35CMB - CPT

2 stops20h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 11/10R15 804

Wed 26/1112:35CPT - CMB

1 stop24h 25mQatar Airways

Tue 2/123:25CMB - CPT

1 stop17h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/10R16 469

Wed 26/1113:40CPT - CMB

1 stop22h 45mEmirates

Wed 3/1220:15CMB - CPT

2 stops24h 00mEmirates

Deal found 12/10R17 256

Wed 26/1110:40CPT - CMB

2 stops33h 20mSingapore Airlines

Tue 2/120:45CMB - CPT

2 stops36h 10mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/10R18 130

Wed 26/1118:25CPT - CMB

3 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 3/1220:15CMB - CPT

2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10R18 304

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Colombo

Round-trip from	R15 752
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	R14 318

Ethiopian Air
11/12-11/1
4 total stops
49h 35m total
Cape Town to Colombo

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R19 617 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 614 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Thu 6/11

13:50-15:15

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Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 10/11

21:35-14:35

2 stops20h 30m

R15 804

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

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Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/11

18:30-18:25

2 stops20h 25m

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Wed 3/12

20:15-16:45

2 stops24h 00m

R17 815

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/11

10:40-23:30

2 stops33h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 2/12

0:45-9:25

2 stops36h 10m

R18 130

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/11

18:25-18:25

3 stops20h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 3/12

20:15-16:45

2 stops24h 00m

R18 304

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/11

12:35-5:50

1 stop37h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 10/11

18:50-10:30

1 stop19h 10m

R18 602

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/11

18:30-16:20

1 stop18h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 9/11

2:40-16:45

1 stop17h 35m

R19 441

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

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 500). Flying from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of R14 318). 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?

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

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.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 373 reviews

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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.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 373 reviews

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8,1

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3 373 reviews

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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.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 379 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 373 reviews

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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.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 645 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 373 reviews

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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.

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

874 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 373 reviews

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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.

Related info for your journey

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 20h 25m. Fly via Ethiopian Air, Emirates, or Singapore Airlines 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 R13 008, 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 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of R12 500). Flying from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of R14 318). 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 Airways	CheapestR13 008	AverageR15 530	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR13 109	AverageR14 086	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Emirates	CheapestR14 115	AverageR17 542	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR15 356	AverageR19 382	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights

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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from R15 752

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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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