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R8 211+ Cheap flights to Colombo

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— CMB
mar 9 — mar 161
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Flights to Colombo in 2025

Find the latest flights to Colombo in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 4 marzo 2025.

Return from

R14 598

One-way from

R8 211

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R14 114
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 16/4-23/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Colombo
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29/3
  • 29/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 24h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R11 764 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 067 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in March 2025
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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 4 marzo 2025.

mer 16/48:10JNB - CMB
1 stop15h 25mQatar Airways
mer 23/410:30CMB - JNB
1 stop33h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/3R14 598
lun 17/318:50JNB - CMB
2 stops20h 05mEmirates
lun 24/320:15CMB - JNB
2 stops17h 40mEmirates
Deal found 3/3R14 654
lun 1/1219:50JNB - CMB
1 stop24h 10mSingapore Airlines
ven 12/120:45CMB - JNB
1 stop21h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/3R15 119
mer 16/412:10JNB - CMB
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
mer 23/49:40CMB - JNB
2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3R15 175
lun 1/1210:00JNB - CMB
1 stop19h 00mEtihad Airways
sab 13/1216:15CMB - JNB
1 stop19h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/3R19 365
lun 1/1216:50JNB - CMB
2 stops20h 10mRwandAir
ven 12/123:25CMB - JNB
2 stops26h 25mRwandAir
Deal found 3/3R24 187

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 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 4 marzo 2025.

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Johannesburg

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mer 16/4

8:10-3:05

1 stop15h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

mer 23/4

10:30-16:10

1 stop33h 10m

R14 598

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun 17/3

18:50-18:25

2 stops20h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

lun 24/3

20:15-10:25

2 stops17h 40m

R14 654

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mer 16/4

12:10-15:00

2 stops23h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

mer 23/4

9:40-15:50

2 stops33h 40m

R15 175

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun 7/4

3:10-17:45

2 stops35h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

lun 14/4

3:35-14:20

2 stops38h 15m

R30 108

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sab 29/3

8:40-12:50

3 stops24h 40m

R8 211

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sab 29/3

19:05-5:15

1 stop30h 40m

R11 488

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Deals found on 3/3

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 28 February 2025.

Booking 84 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 23 hours 40 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 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Colombo 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 Colombo?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Colombo are Qatar Airways, Emirates and Ethiopian Air.

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From R695

Emirates

Emirates

From R705

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

From R1 087

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines

From R659

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Colombo?

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

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 4 marzo 2025.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 236 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 236 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 236 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 562 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 236 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 795 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 236 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

RwandAir
7,2
Good
28 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 236 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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 624, while return flights cost around R5 421.

  • How much is a return flight to Colombo?

    A return flight to Colombo will typically cost around R312, however they can be found for as little as R291.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Colombo depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Colombo, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (23 hours 40 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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