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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from R9 810

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 31/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — CMB
Mar 29 — Apr 51
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in May or November, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Monday

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 24 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 380

One-way from

R9 810

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R15 852
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 22/4-29/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 65h 30m total
  • Cape Town to Colombo
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 31/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 10m total
  • Cape Town to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R3 713 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 716 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Colombo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 24 March 2025.

Tue 25/312:35CPT - CMB
1 stop27h 35mQatar Airways
Thu 24/43:35CMB - CPT
1 stop17h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/3R14 305
Mon 5/514:35CPT - CMB
3 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/522:05CMB - CPT
2 stops20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3R18 837
Mon 5/516:35CPT - CMB
1 stop33h 10mTurkish Airlines
Sat 31/56:45CMB - CPT
1 stop32h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 24/3R19 383
Tue 22/415:25CPT - CMB
2 stops58h 00mEthiopian Air
Tue 29/418:25CMB - CPT
2 stops22h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/3R19 474
Mon 24/313:40CPT - CMB
2 stops25h 15mEmirates
Thu 15/52:55CMB - CPT
1 stop17h 25mEmirates
Deal found 23/3R20 111
Thu 11/1210:40CPT - CMB
2 stops33h 20mSingapore Airlines
Sat 10/10:45CMB - CPT
2 stops36h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 24/3R20 421

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Cape Town

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Colombo

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Price

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 22/4

15:20-2:05

2 stops31h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 29/4

10:30-17:15

1 stop34h 15m

R16 380

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/5

14:35-18:30

3 stops24h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 31/5

22:05-14:35

2 stops20h 00m

R18 837

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/5

16:35-5:15

1 stop33h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 31/5

6:45-11:50

1 stop32h 35m

R19 383

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 22/4

15:25-4:55

2 stops58h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 29/4

18:25-13:45

2 stops22h 50m

R19 474

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/5

13:05-18:30

2 stops25h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 30/5

2:55-16:50

1 stop17h 25m

R20 766

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 31/5

16:35-5:15

1 stop33h 10m

R9 810

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 31/5

13:05-18:30

2 stops25h 55m

R11 794

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Colombo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

How far ahead should I 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 21 March 2025.

Booking 74 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.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to CMB?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Colombo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 24 March 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 10% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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 Bandaranaike Intl Airport ranges from 60.0 - 350.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 350.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport 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 Bandaranaike Intl Airport, 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 24 March 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Colombo, such as Emirates, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
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Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

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
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

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
3 540 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

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
3 745 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

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.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
766 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 189 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Colombo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 4 different airlines.

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

    Qatar Airways, at R16 380, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air.

  • 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 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.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of R722). Flying from Cape Town 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Cape Town to Colombo

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Colombo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 24 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 697AverageR15 033FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR13 236AverageR14 033FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 511AverageR18 332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR19 611AverageR20 547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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