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R6 640+ Cheap flights to Colombo

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— CMB
Nov 26 — Dec 31
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Flights to Colombo in 2024

Find the latest flights to Colombo in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 636 650 searches and data was last updated on 21 November 2024.

Return from

R14 185

One-way from

R6 640

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 045
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 18/3-28/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Colombo
20/1
  • 20/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Colombo
High demand for flights, 3% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in November 2024

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Cheapest flights to Bandaranaike Intl Airport
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 21 November 2024.

Fri 6/1219:45JNB - CMB
1 stop26h 40mQatar Airways
Fri 13/1211:15CMB - JNB
1 stop26h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/11R15 542
Fri 6/128:20JNB - CMB
2 stops41h 10mEthiopian Air
Fri 13/1218:40CMB - JNB
2 stops52h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/11R20 192
Fri 6/129:55JNB - CMB
1 stop13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 13/1216:00CMB - JNB
2 stops43h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11R21 096
Fri 6/1212:45JNB - CMB
2 stops35h 35mOman Air
Thu 12/124:50CMB - JNB
2 stops38h 15mOman Air
Deal found 20/11R25 800
Sat 7/1218:50JNB - CMB
2 stops35h 10mEmirates
Tue 17/122:45CMB - JNB
1 stop17h 20mEmirates
Deal found 20/11R27 881
Fri 6/123:10JNB - CMB
2 stops33h 50mRwandAir
Mon 16/124:25CMB - JNB
2 stops25h 25mRwandAir
Deal found 21/11R34 702

Find flights to Colombo within your budget

Locate flights to Colombo that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 636 650 searches and data was last updated on 21 November 2024.

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JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/3

13:45-23:30

1 stop30h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 28/4

0:50-18:35

1 stop21h 15m

R14 185

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/12

19:45-1:55

1 stop26h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 13/12

11:15-9:45

1 stop26h 00m

R15 542

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/2

8:40-12:50

3 stops24h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 22/2

22:45-0:15

3 stops29h 00m

R16 066

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/3

19:10-13:15

1 stop38h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 29/4

6:45-10:35

1 stop31h 20m

R16 446

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/3

22:20-18:25

2 stops16h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 29/4

10:05-20:50

1 stop14h 15m

R19 703

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/12

8:20-5:00

2 stops41h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 13/12

18:40-20:00

2 stops52h 50m

R20 192

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/2

3:10-16:30

2 stops33h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 21/2

3:25-2:20

2 stops26h 25m

R21 440

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/12

12:45-3:50

2 stops35h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 12/12

4:50-15:35

2 stops38h 15m

R25 800

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/1

1:15-5:35

2 stops24h 50m

R6 640

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/1

19:50-19:40

1 stop20h 20m

R7 110

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Best time to book a flight to Colombo

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Travel insights for flights to Colombo

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Colombo including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight to Colombo?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 15 November 2024.

Booking 90 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Colombo. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Colombo?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Colombo takes 24 hours 15 minutes. Flights to Colombo 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 Colombo?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 18 November 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Colombo should consider flying on Saturday 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 cheapest airlines that fly to Colombo?

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

Rainfall in Colombo by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Colombo 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 Colombo when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

Temperature in Colombo by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Colombo, 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 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 21 November 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly to Colombo, see what other customers have to say about Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Qatar Airways. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

8,1
Very Good
1 336 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7,5
Good
3 831 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7,4
Good
3 915 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Colombo 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 Colombo on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Colombo?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Singapore Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Colombo.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Colombo?

    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Colombo. One-way flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl typically cost R1 578, while return flights cost around R10 404.

  • How much is a return flight to Colombo?

    A return flight to Colombo will typically cost around R1 116, however they can be found for as little as R575.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Colombo depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Colombo, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (15 hours 15 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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