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R7 027 Find cheap flights to Colombo

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Cheap flight deals to Bandaranaike Intl

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights to Bandaranaike Intl that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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18:25 - 8:25CPT-CMB
34h 30m1 stop
10:30 - 11:40CMB-CPT
28h 40m2 stops
R13 668Emirates
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Mon, Nov 25 - Thu, Dec 12
12:35 - 2:55CPT-CMB
34h 50m1 stop
19:30 - 17:25CMB-CPT
25h 25m1 stop
R13 834Qatar Airways
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Mon, Nov 25 - Thu, Dec 12
12:35 - 2:55CPT-CMB
34h 50m1 stop
3:25 - 10:30CMB-CPT
34h 35m1 stop
R14 514Qatar Airways
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Mon, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 11
9:20 - 18:25CPT-CMB
29h 35m3 stops
10:30 - 11:40CMB-CPT
28h 40m2 stops
R16 078Emirates
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Mon, Nov 25 - Thu, Dec 12
9:55 - 8:25JNB-CMB
19h 00m1 stop
16:20 - 8:35CMB-JNB
19h 45m1 stop
R16 446Etihad Airways
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Sun, Oct 20 - Thu, Oct 24
9:55 - 3:25JNB-CMB
14h 00m1 stop
21:45 - 8:35CMB-JNB
14h 20m1 stop
R16 575Etihad Airways
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Sun, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 26
18:05 - 5:20JNB-CMB
31h 45m1 stop
7:25 - 10:50CMB-JNB
30h 55m1 stop
R16 795Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 30
19:05 - 5:55JNB-CMB
31h 20m1 stop
7:25 - 10:50CMB-JNB
30h 55m1 stop
R18 690Turkish Airlines
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Sat, Dec 14 - Wed, Jan 1
10:40 - 23:30CPT-CMB
57h 20m2 stops
0:45 - 9:25CMB-CPT
84h 10m2 stops
R26 839Singapore Airlines
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Fri, Dec 20 - Thu, Jan 9
10:40 - 23:35CPT-CMB
33h 25m2 stops
0:50 - 9:25CMB-CPT
84h 05m2 stops
R29 636Singapore Airlines
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Flights to Bandaranaike Intl - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Bandaranaike Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Colombo?

The average price of all flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Colombo is Wednesday where tickets can be as cheap as R13 688. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where prices are R14 646 on average.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is October, where tickets cost R13 061 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is R18 414 and R18 230 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is November with an average price of R13 300.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

The average price for all flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is generally in the evening, when flights cost R13 865 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R15 021.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price, you should book around 0 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 days before departure.

How long is the flight to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

The duration of your flight to Colombo depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Colombo on KAYAK are from Johannesburg, which takes 17h 25m, Cape Town, which takes 17h 40m, and Port Elizabeth, which takes 22h 55m.

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Low season

July

High season

December

Cheapest flight

R7 027
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 15% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (26% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights to Bandaranaike Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Bandaranaike Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs - booking Colombo flights

  • How far is Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from central Colombo?

    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is 28 km from the centre of Colombo.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Colombo?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Colombo.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Colombo?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Colombo is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Colombo?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Colombo with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Colombo?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Colombo up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Find which airlines fly direct to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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South Africa to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Monday

Air Arabia, Air Canada, Air China, +44 more

Air Arabia, Air Canada, +45 more

Tuesday

Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air Canada, +48 more

Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +49 more

Wednesday

Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air Canada, +46 more

Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +47 more

Thursday

Aeroflot, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +49 more

Aeroflot, Air Arabia, +50 more

Friday

Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air Canada, +46 more

Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +47 more

Saturday

Air Arabia, Air Canada, Air China, +47 more

Air Arabia, Air Canada, +48 more

Sunday

Aeroflot, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +47 more

Aeroflot, Air Arabia, +48 more

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Direct returns

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to South Africa

Monday

Air Arabia, Air Canada, Air China, +44 more

Air Arabia, Air Canada, +45 more

Tuesday

Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air Canada, +48 more

Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +49 more

Wednesday

Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air Canada, +46 more

Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +47 more

Thursday

Aeroflot, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +49 more

Aeroflot, Air Arabia, +50 more

Friday

Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air Canada, +46 more

Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +47 more

Saturday

Air Arabia, Air Canada, Air China, +47 more

Air Arabia, Air Canada, +48 more

Sunday

Aeroflot, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +47 more

Aeroflot, Air Arabia, +48 more

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Top 4 airlines flying to Bandaranaike Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Colombo. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from South Africa to Colombo. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Bandaranaike Intl? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1370 reviews
8,3Boarding
8,6Crew
7,7Food
8,1Entertainment
8,0Comfort
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Singapore Airlines from Mumbai was late, we were rerouted to Copenhagen and then to Los Angeles. As senior citizens, we should have been given a hotel voucher for a night and fly out the next day. I hope Singapore Airlines should give us a credit in good faith if they want us to fly with them. I doubt it, but you never know.

2,0 MediocreAnonymous, Jul 2024SIN - LAX
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Singapore Airlines from Mumbai was late, we were rerouted to Copenhagen and then to Los Angeles. As senior citizens, we should have been given a hotel voucher for a night and fly out the next day. I hope Singapore Airlines should give us a credit in good faith if they want us to fly with them. I doubt it, but you never know.

I loved the comfort of the flight and the hospitality of the flight attendants!

They bumped us up. They overbooked the flight and we hurried to the next flight. We are a family of 5 with 13, 10 , and 6 year olds kids. Everybody was running to the next flight. We never been exhausted in our flights hust like we have experienced this week. Mismanagement in scoot and kayak.

I had to change a flight date and it cost me $800.00 dollars. In the past, if there was room on the flight(which there was), Singapore Airlines simply re-booked me. This might have occurred because the office in Bali where I could interface with a human face to face is now closed since COVID. I naively figured the ability to change my flight into my decision to go with Singapore Airlines as it does cost a bit more. I will still fly on them as they are superior to the other carriers by a fairly large margin, especially for my needs.

Crews are not allowed to perform any service whenever the captain deems there’s a chance of turbulence. Even if it is perfectly smooth air.

They ran out of food for breakfast They did not offer tea or coffee The staff appeared very inexperienced The cabin was very cold, even with a blanket

If I made the connection in Singapore I was stuck there for 24 hours you owe me 355.00 for accommodations

Leg room and flight sound insulation is very bad. They broke 3 of my bags with bad handling

plus: service and personal assistance minus: online check-in did not work

Good flight. Fiod was ready a bit late hence a hurry to finish before landing. Excellent crew and service

POOR CREW BEHAVIOR. RESTRICTIONS ON FOOD. FEELS LIKE ECONOMY CLASS.

Everything was superb, only bad point was that the fast track on London Heathrow arrivals was not handed out to me and I had to go back to the gate to collect it.

Boarding in the bus was slow and extremely hot. The flight attendant in the area of row 21 was extremely rude and had the attitude of not wanting to be at work for the day. Emirates you can do better than this

The internet connection did was not functioning as per normal.

Always my favourite airline. On time, lovely staff, clean comfortable seats. Well done

On time take off and early arrival, what else can one want

The experience was not as pleasant returning as leaving. Went through clearance twice, crew was not as customer focused.

Amazing service and food. However I didn’t get chance to choose my own seat which bothered me a little.

Overall good but one thing I didn’t understand is why they didn’t allow me to pick my own seat.

Me and 2 other rows were forgotten during food service. We waited over an hour before they finally served our food. Then only had what was left. They did apologize. Also, they locked the bathroom due to turbulence and my 4 year old had to pee himself because they wouldn’t unlock it for him.

Check in desk people constrained by fear. Obvious typo on Uganda visa, even though approved, caused loss of flight. Something is definitely wrong with this system.

As gold member there is no priority checkin. Meaning you either have to board with your zone or last with business class pax. As economy pax all the baggage bays are filled by the time you arrive

Staff was very friendly. There is no on board entertainment, but it’s such a short flight that it doesn’t matter. We also got a meal which was nice and unexpected due to the length of the flight.

No towels or tissue and chocolate and mint provided before arrival

I staff or crew they were very friendly and humbly, they done theirs service very well, I appreciate them and thank you to the company or Qatar 🇶🇦 Government for providing as good service in their flight ,once again, thank you 😊 🙏 😀 😉 👍

From Montreal to Doha , we habe two complaints : 1) They want to charge for Seat Selection, claiming that the Class of ticket bought on Kayak did not cover seat selection. It such a penny pinching rule, I told them, since we paid almost $20,000 our 3 tickets , that rule should never exist. Also I reserved my tickets so many months ahead, I expected they will naturally put the family together or move somebody else to keep our family seating together. I filed a complaint, and NOBODY ANSWERED. 2) In Montreal, Qatar has an arrangement with the National Bank Lounge. It was so overcrowded and the Lounge is so bad in terms of service and food, amenities etc... The WORST lounge . Why Qatar not have another arrangement their Business Class clients in Montreal. The Air France KLM Lounger is better, the Air Canada Lounge is better. Qatar should send somebody to take a look ! Joseph Chung

The flight was good but my neighbor had the vent open full power for the whole flight and because the air was blowing from the side instead of from the top and I got very cold and ended up with a sore throat.

My seat that I booked over a year ago and some other passenger was sitting in it. They said they could not walk and they would not move. I was with my young kid and the crew did nothing to accommodate that. Just disappointed that the airline accepts that excuse from a passenger.

Boarding procedures are very tiring. We have to clear security twice for our connecting flights from Doha. Also every time we board flights we have to show boarding passes 5-6 times.

Ultimate customer care humble and excellent service oriented crew , perfect timing maintained by the crew . My profound appreciation.

Only 1 time food and drinks together was offered, for total 5 hours duration drinks and snacks was never offered. For some people food choice was not available, only veg was available. No entertainment option was there. Crew members were mostly back of the flight asking each other for KitKat and chips to share between them.

Seat selection screen while online check-in could include free seats to choose from and show the options before we proceed. Currently, it is auto-allocated and there are no options for free seat selections.

The business class experience is fantastic. The crew were polite but often unavailable even when I tried to call them! I even found myself bringing my used dishes and cutlery up to the crew because no one had come to collect it after over an hour.

Online was good boarding also but a child was crying all the way with no intervention from crew member.

1st of all on February 27th Abu Dhabi to Delhi flight the seat wasn't comfortable at all, coming back the Lounge at Abu Dhabi didn't have anything. Than the Food in the flight

Overall mediocre experience. Check in was good. They're were discriminatory. They were not attentive, food choices were not vegetarian friendly. The food served was frozen.

Crew were very polite and quicker in service. Excellent cooling, comfortable seats and tasty food served

The staff was kind and polite, but it was very very hot and no ways to have some fresh air.it would be also be nice to have more time to sleep, since it was a night flight

Entertainment did not work from flight from Abu Dhabi to Kolkata. Emirates has a much better flight in that sector.

Very unfriendly team. It was very difficult to get a cup of coffee. Legroom was extremely small. Old, dilapidated plane.

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Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to Colombo found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
25/11Mon
1 stopEmirates
34h 30mCPT-CMB
12/12Thu
2 stopsEmirates
28h 40mCMB-CPT
R13 668
25/11Mon
1 stopQatar Airways
34h 50mCPT-CMB
12/12Thu
1 stopQatar Airways
25h 25mCMB-CPT
R13 834
25/11Mon
1 stopQatar Airways
34h 50mCPT-CMB
11/12Wed
1 stopQatar Airways
34h 35mCMB-CPT
R14 514
25/11Mon
3 stopsEmirates
29h 35mCPT-CMB
12/12Thu
2 stopsEmirates
28h 40mCMB-CPT
R16 078
20/10Sun
1 stopEtihad Airways
19h 00mJNB-CMB
24/10Thu
1 stopEtihad Airways
19h 45mCMB-JNB
R16 446
20/10Sun
1 stopEtihad Airways
14h 00mJNB-CMB
26/10Sat
1 stopEtihad Airways
14h 20mCMB-JNB
R16 575
21/10Mon
1 stopTurkish Airlines
31h 45mJNB-CMB
30/10Wed
1 stopTurkish Airlines
30h 55mCMB-JNB
R16 795
14/12Sat
1 stopTurkish Airlines
31h 20mJNB-CMB
1/1Wed
1 stopTurkish Airlines
30h 55mCMB-JNB
R18 690
20/12Fri
2 stopsSingapore Airlines
57h 20mCPT-CMB
9/1Thu
2 stopsSingapore Airlines
84h 10mCMB-CPT
R26 839
9/9Mon
2 stopsSingapore Airlines
33h 25mCPT-CMB
23/9Mon
2 stopsSingapore Airlines
84h 05mCMB-CPT
R29 636

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to Colombo found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
8/10Tue
1 stopQatar Airways
25h 15mCPT-CMB
R7 027
7/10Mon
1 stopQatar Airways
34h 55mCPT-CMB
R7 082
8/10Tue
2 stops
25h 00mCPT-CMB
R7 873
8/10Tue
3 stops
33h 50mCPT-CMB
R8 499
7/10Mon
2 stopsEmirates
20h 40mCPT-CMB
R10 412
7/10Mon
3 stops
24h 25mCPT-CMB
R12 123
22/1Wed
2 stopsRwandAir
33h 50mJNB-CMB
R13 852

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