What is the cheapest month to fly to Sri Lanka?

Currently, the cheapest month for flights to Sri Lanka is February . The most expensive month for flights is December . The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

Can I find cheaper flights to Sri Lanka if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Sri Lanka on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Sri Lanka?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Qatar Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Sri Lanka.

Where does the fastest flight to Sri Lanka depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Sri Lanka, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (15 hours 10 minutes).

Does Colombo Bandaranaike Intl have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

Yes. Colombo Bandaranaike Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Green Star Residence is the closest property to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (0,0 km away from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

R10 384+ Flights to Sri Lanka

Flights to Sri Lanka in 2025

Return from	R14 201
One-way from	R10 384
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R17 566

Qatar Airways
15/9-26/9
2 total stops
38h 30m total
Johannesburg to Colombo

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Ethiopian Air
24/12
2 total stops
41h 10m total
Johannesburg to Sri Lanka

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Mon 15/913:55JNB - CMB

1 stop23h 25mQatar Airways

Fri 26/94:35CMB - JNB

1 stop15h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 31/7R14 201

Thu 11/912:10JNB - CMB

3 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 29/921:55CMB - JNB

2 stops16h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/7R14 292

Thu 13/119:50JNB - CMB

1 stop18h 55mEtihad Airways

Tue 18/114:00CMB - JNB

1 stop31h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 31/7R14 346

Sun 10/817:55JNB - CMB

1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines

Wed 20/86:45CMB - JNB

1 stop31h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 31/7R15 884

Sun 3/814:30JNB - CMB

2 stops34h 55mEthiopian Air

Sun 10/818:25CMB - JNB

2 stops22h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 31/7R16 209

Fri 12/919:10JNB - CMB

2 stops19h 50mEmirates

Thu 18/92:55CMB - JNB

1 stop16h 50mEmirates

Deal found 29/7R16 752

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Mon 15/913:55JNB - CMB

1 stop23h 25mQatar Airways

Fri 26/94:35CMB - JNB

1 stop15h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 31/7R14 201

Thu 11/912:10JNB - CMB

3 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 29/921:55CMB - JNB

2 stops16h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/7R14 292

Thu 13/119:50JNB - CMB

1 stop18h 55mEtihad Airways

Tue 18/114:00CMB - JNB

1 stop31h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 31/7R14 346

Sun 10/817:55JNB - CMB

1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines

Wed 20/86:45CMB - JNB

1 stop31h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 31/7R15 884

Mon 8/922:50JNB - CMB

2 stops26h 35mEthiopian Air

Wed 24/918:25CMB - JNB

2 stops29h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 30/7R16 354

Fri 12/919:10JNB - CMB

2 stops19h 50mEmirates

Thu 18/92:55CMB - JNB

1 stop16h 50mEmirates

Deal found 29/7R16 752

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Sun 3/813:55JNB - CMB

1 stop16h 15mQatar Airways

Sun 10/810:30CMB - JNB

1 stop33h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 28/7R15 866

Sun 3/814:30JNB - CMB

2 stops34h 55mEthiopian Air

Sun 10/818:25CMB - JNB

2 stops22h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 31/7R16 209

Sun 3/813:55JNB - CMB

1 stop23h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sat 9/81:10CMB - JNB

1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/7R16 499

Sun 3/810:05JNB - CMB

1 stop32h 35mEmirates

Sat 9/82:55CMB - JNB

1 stop34h 50mEmirates

Deal found 31/7R17 168

Sun 10/817:55JNB - CMB

1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines

Wed 20/86:45CMB - JNB

1 stop31h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 31/7R15 884

Sun 10/811:20JNB - CMB

1 stop32h 40mCathay Pacific

Tue 19/80:50CMB - JNB

1 stop34h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 31/7R18 507

Tue 26/819:50JNB - CMB

1 stop24h 15mSingapore Airlines

Mon 1/90:50CMB - JNB

1 stop45h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 29/7R17 801

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JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/9

13:55-16:50

1 stop23h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 26/9

4:35-16:10

1 stop15h 05m

R14 201

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/9

12:10-2:30

3 stops34h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 29/9

21:55-10:55

2 stops16h 30m

R14 292

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/11

9:50-8:15

1 stop18h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 18/11

4:00-8:20

1 stop31h 50m

R14 346

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/8

17:55-5:15

1 stop31h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 20/8

6:45-10:35

1 stop31h 20m

R15 884

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/9

22:50-4:55

2 stops26h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 24/9

18:25-20:10

2 stops29h 15m

R16 354

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/9

19:10-18:30

2 stops19h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 18/9

2:55-16:15

1 stop16h 50m

R16 752

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/12

8:20-5:00

2 stops41h 10m

R10 384

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/12

13:45-9:45

1 stop16h 30m

R10 493

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/12

10:25-8:20

1 stop18h 25m

R10 656

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/12

3:10-16:30

2 stops33h 50m

R12 428

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How long is the flight to Sri Lanka?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka takes 15 hours 35 minutes. Flights to Sri Lanka from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Sri Lanka?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Sri Lanka should consider flying on Sunday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Sri Lanka?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka are Qatar Airways, Emirates and Etihad Airways.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sri Lanka?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka are Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Emirates.

Rainfall in Sri Lanka by month

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

Temperature in Sri Lanka by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sri Lanka, 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sri Lanka

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways to Sri Lanka to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 300 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 300 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 300 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 609 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 300 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Etihad Airways

7,4

Good

1 230 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 300 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

3 933 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 300 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

RwandAir

7,2

Good

30 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 300 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

FAQs about flying to Sri Lanka

Can I find cheaper flights to Sri Lanka if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Sri Lanka on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Sri Lanka?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Qatar Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Sri Lanka.
Where does the fastest flight to Sri Lanka depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Sri Lanka, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (15 hours 10 minutes).
Does Colombo Bandaranaike Intl have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?
Yes. Colombo Bandaranaike Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Green Star Residence is the closest property to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (0,0 km away from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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Temperature in Sri Lanka by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Sri Lanka

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways to Sri Lanka to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

FAQs about flying to Sri Lanka

Can I find cheaper flights to Sri Lanka if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Sri Lanka?

Where does the fastest flight to Sri Lanka depart from?

Does Colombo Bandaranaike Intl have car hire?

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