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Cheap flights from Port Elizabeth to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from R24 840

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 31/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PLZ — CMB
Jul 7 — Jul 141
1 adult

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) 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 2 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R24 840
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 31/7-4/8
  • 5 total stops
  • 57h 25m total
  • Port Elizabeth to Colombo
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Port Elizabeth to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 July 2025.

Thu 31/77:00PLZ - CMB
3 stops32h 00mEmirates
Mon 4/822:05CMB - PLZ
2 stops25h 25mEmirates
Deal found 29/6R24 840
Thu 31/77:00PLZ - CMB
2 stops23h 10mQatar Airways
Mon 4/811:25CMB - PLZ
2 stops31h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/6R26 303

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Port ElizabethColombo

PLZ - CMB

PLZCMB

Port Elizabeth

Thu 31/7

7:00-18:30

3 stops32h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 4/8

22:05-20:00

2 stops25h 25m

R24 840

Port ElizabethColombo

PLZ - CMB

PLZCMB

Port Elizabeth

Thu 31/7

7:00-9:40

2 stops23h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 4/8

11:25-15:05

2 stops31h 10m

R26 303

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Deals found on 29/6

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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 2 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Port Elizabeth to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, such as Emirates and Qatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 285 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 285 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 285 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

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
3 595 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 285 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

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 Port Elizabeth to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    For a flight from Port Elizabeth to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl, you will be flying from Port Elizabeth. Port Elizabeth (PLZ) is just 2,8 km from the centre of the city. Port Elizabeth is the only Port Elizabeth airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day. 0 airlines have flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Port Elizabeth on a regular basis.

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Port Elizabeth to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of R722). Flying from Port Elizabeth 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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