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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from R13 466

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CPT — CMB
May 21 — May 281
1 adult
Tue 21/5
Tue 28/5

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 16 May 2024.

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December

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November

Average price

R13 430

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R12 188
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From Cape Town Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
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What is the cheapest day to fly return from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Users have found that flying from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on a Friday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

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

Find a great deal and save up to 8% by booking at least 23 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at R12 719.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Flights from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in November, with the cheapest ticket starting at R10 988.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CPT - CMB)?

It’s typically best to fly out from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 13% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap Qatar Airways flights from Cape Town to Colombo

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qatar Airways for the route between Cape Town and Colombo. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 621 135 searches. Data last updated 16 May 2024.
Consider these cheap Qatar Airways flights we've found departing from Cape Town to Colombo. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Fri 8/1118:25CPT - CMB
1 stop18h 35mQatar Airways
Sat 23/113:25CMB - CPT
1 stop17h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/5R13 466
Fri 8/119:20CPT - CMB
2 stops27h 40mQatar Airways
Sun 24/1111:15CMB - CPT
1 stop26h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/5R16 655
Wed 5/613:00CPT - CMB
1 stop17h 10mQatar Airways
Sun 23/64:55CMB - CPT
1 stop33h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/5R17 457
Wed 5/66:50CPT - CMB
2 stops22h 40mQatar Airways
Sun 23/610:30CMB - CPT
1 stop27h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/5R17 658
Wed 5/66:50CPT - CMB
2 stops22h 40mQatar Airways
Sat 22/63:35CMB - CPT
2 stops20h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/5R22 140

Cheap Emirates flights from Cape Town to Colombo

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Emirates for the route between Cape Town and Colombo. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 621 135 searches. Data last updated 16 May 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced Emirates flights we've found at this time heading from Cape Town to Colombo. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Fri 8/1113:40CPT - CMB
2 stops25h 10mEmirates
Sun 24/1111:00CMB - CPT
2 stops28h 10mEmirates
Deal found 16/5R13 740
Wed 5/613:05CPT - CMB
1 stop29h 35mEmirates
Sat 22/63:05CMB - CPT
1 stop17h 15mEmirates
Deal found 16/5R18 605
Wed 5/618:20CPT - CMB
2 stops20h 40mEmirates
Sun 23/620:35CMB - CPT
2 stops18h 30mEmirates
Deal found 16/5R19 662
Wed 5/618:20CPT - CMB
2 stops20h 40mEmirates
Sun 23/620:35CMB - CPT
3 stops21h 25mEmirates
Deal found 16/5R60 499

Cheap Cape Town to Colombo flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Cape Town to Colombo specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 621 135 searches. Prices were last updated on 16 May 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Cape Town to Colombo in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Wed 5/66:05CPT - CMB
2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/611:10CMB - CPT
1 stop27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5R16 783
Wed 5/613:00CPT - CMB
1 stop17h 10mQatar Airways
Sun 23/611:10CMB - CPT
1 stop27h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/5R17 421
Wed 5/66:50CPT - CMB
2 stops23h 20mQatar Airways
Sun 23/611:10CMB - CPT
1 stop27h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/5R17 621
Wed 5/613:05CPT - CMB
1 stop16h 00mEmirates
Sat 22/63:05CMB - CPT
1 stop17h 15mEmirates
Deal found 15/5R18 587
Wed 5/616:35CPT - CMB
1 stop33h 15mTurkish Airlines
Fri 21/66:50CMB - CPT
1 stop32h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/5R19 480
Wed 5/613:05CPT - CMB
2 stops25h 55mEmirates
Sun 23/620:35CMB - CPT
2 stops18h 30mEmirates
Deal found 15/5R19 644
Wed 5/66:05CPT - CMB
2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/63:35CMB - CPT
2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5R20 701
Wed 5/613:05CPT - CMB
2 stops25h 55mEmirates
Fri 21/63:05CMB - CPT
1 stop36h 00mEmirates
Deal found 15/5R20 737
Wed 5/618:20CPT - CMB
2 stops20h 40mEmirates
Fri 21/610:25CMB - CPT
2 stops28h 40mEmirates
Deal found 15/5R20 847

Cape Town to Colombo 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Cape Town and Colombo in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 621 135 searches. Data last updated 16 May 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Cape Town to Colombo in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Fri 8/1118:25CPT - CMB
1 stop18h 35mQatar Airways
Sat 23/113:25CMB - CPT
1 stop17h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/5R13 466
Fri 8/1113:40CPT - CMB
2 stops25h 10mEmirates
Sun 24/1111:00CMB - CPT
2 stops28h 10mEmirates
Deal found 16/5R13 740
Fri 8/1110:40CPT - CMB
2 stops33h 20mSingapore Airlines
Sat 23/110:45CMB - CPT
2 stops36h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 16/5R15 398
Fri 8/119:20CPT - CMB
2 stops20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 23/114:25CMB - CPT
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5R15 544
Fri 8/119:20CPT - CMB
2 stops27h 40mQatar Airways
Sun 24/1111:15CMB - CPT
1 stop26h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/5R16 655
Wed 5/66:05CPT - CMB
2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/611:10CMB - CPT
1 stop27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5R16 783
Wed 5/613:00CPT - CMB
1 stop17h 10mQatar Airways
Sun 23/611:10CMB - CPT
1 stop27h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/5R17 421
Wed 5/66:50CPT - CMB
2 stops23h 20mQatar Airways
Sun 23/611:10CMB - CPT
1 stop27h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/5R17 621
Wed 5/613:05CPT - CMB
1 stop16h 00mEmirates
Sat 22/63:05CMB - CPT
1 stop17h 15mEmirates
Deal found 15/5R18 587

Find flights from Cape Town to Colombo within your budget

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 621 135 searches. Data last updated 16 May 2024.

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R13 466 - R26 204

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Cape Town IntlColombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/11

1 stop18h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 23/11

1 stop17h 00m

R13 466

Cape Town IntlColombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/11

2 stops25h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 24/11

2 stops28h 10m

R13 740

Cape Town IntlColombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/11

2 stops33h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 23/11

2 stops36h 10m

R15 398

Cape Town IntlColombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/11

2 stops20h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 23/11

1 stop16h 00m

R15 544

Cape Town IntlColombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/11

2 stops27h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 24/11

1 stop26h 45m

R16 655

Cape Town IntlColombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/6

1 stop17h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 23/6

1 stop33h 25m

R17 457

Cape Town IntlColombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/6

2 stops22h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 23/6

1 stop27h 50m

R17 658

Cape Town IntlColombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/6

1 stop29h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 22/6

1 stop17h 15m

R18 605

Cape Town IntlColombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/11

2 stops35h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 23/11

2 stops45h 50m

R26 204

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Deals found on 16/5

When is the best time to 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 10 May 2024.
Booking 22 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.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Colombo by month

Plan your trip from Cape Town to Colombo by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Cape Town to Colombo is currently R0 while a return flight costs R17 192. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of R669). Flying from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of R931). 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.

January

R13 066

February

R13 029

March

R13 412

April

R13 193

May

R13 157

June

R13 539

July

R16 965

August

R13 230

September

R12 555

October

R12 555

November

R12 191

December

R16 528

Temperature and rainfall in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CMB

Temperature

27 - 28 °C

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 16 May 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Colombo, such as Qatar Airways, Emirates and KLM. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 447 reviews
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Boarding

8,4

Overall

8,3

Crew

8,7

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

Singapore Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 447 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 447 reviews
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Boarding

8,4

Overall

8,3

Crew

8,7

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 955 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 447 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,4

Overall

8,3

Crew

8,7

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

KLM
7,9
Good
1 568 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 447 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,4

Overall

8,3

Crew

8,7

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

Qatar Airways
7,7
Good
4 387 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,3
Very Good
1 447 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,4

Overall

8,3

Crew

8,7

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

Related info for your journey

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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 3 different airlines.

  • Can I find flights from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under R13 500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under R13 500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Qatar Airways for just R13 466, but on average you can expect to pay R24 035.

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

    Qatar Airways, at R13 466, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Emirates and Singapore Airlines. These flights start at 4% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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 Emirates, Qatar Airways or Singapore Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

  • What does CPT to CMB mean?

    Great question - CPT to CMB just means Cape Town Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights!

  • 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 extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Cape Town to Colombo flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Cape Town to Colombo with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Cape Town to Colombo flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Colombo that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Cape Town to Colombo offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Cape Town to Colombo?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Cape Town to Colombo flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals updated?

    The Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 16/5.

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EmiratesCheapestR11 165AverageR13 560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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