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Cheap flights from Durban to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

DUR — CMB
Sep 1 — Sep 81
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Durban to Colombo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Durban (DUR) 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 August 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R16 775
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R19 829 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R9 509 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Best time to book a flight from Durban to Colombo

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Durban to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Durban to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should look to book at least 54 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of R722). Flying from Durban to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R973). 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 27 August 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates and Qatar Airways from Durban to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 320 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 320 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 320 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 607 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 320 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Durban 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 Durban to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    If you book a flight to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Durban, you will be flying from King Shaka Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) is located 29,2 km from the centre of Durban. There are 0 flights from King Shaka Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day from 2 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at R12 571, Qatar Airways will fly you from Durban to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and back. In addition to Qatar Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Emirates for as low as R14 226. These flights start at 21% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    Most of the time, Durban to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights that have stopovers will stop in Dubai.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Dubai?

    Dubai travellers tend to visit Gold Souq, Burj Khalifa, and Dubai Mall more than anywhere else. Gold Souq, Burj Khalifa, and Dubai Mall can be accessed by travelling approximately 6,8 km, 11,0 km, and 10,5 km, respectively from Dubai Intl. Those on a stopover in Dubai in need of a car hire can book one at Dubai Intl for about R208.

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

    Durban to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights have a stopover in Doha the least frequently.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Durban to Colombo?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Durban 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 Durban to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of R722). Flying from Durban to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R973). 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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Fly from Durban to Colombo on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Durban to Colombo. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 27 August 2025.
Qatar Airways flights from Durban King Shaka Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
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Top 2 airlines flying from Durban to Colombo

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Durban 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 27 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 571AverageR15 100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 226AverageR16 770FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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