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Cheap Flights to Bandaranaike Intl

 
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Recent return flight deals to Bandaranaike Intl

Fri, Nov 7 - Fri, Nov 14
Qatar Airways Logo
9:25 - 2:45JNB-CMB
13h 50m1 stop
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19:30 - 15:35CMB-JNB
23h 35m1 stop
R13 719Qatar Airways
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Sun, Feb 8 - Sun, Mar 1
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13:40 - 23:30JNB-CMB
30h 20m1 stop
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12:15 - 6:10CMB-JNB
21h 25m1 stop
R13 928Singapore Airlines
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Sun, Feb 8 - Sat, Feb 28
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 20:20JNB-CMB
31h 00m1 stop
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4:00 - 8:20CMB-JNB
31h 50m1 stop
R14 136Etihad Airways
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Wed, Dec 17 - Mon, Dec 29
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 20:20JNB-CMB
26h 20m2 stops
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18:40 - 13:05CMB-JNB
21h 55m2 stops
R15 402Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Dec 17 - Mon, Dec 29
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 20:20JNB-CMB
32h 30m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:40 - 20:10CMB-JNB
29h 00m2 stops
R15 437Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Nov 24 - Sun, Dec 7
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 8:15JNB-CMB
18h 55m1 stop
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16:40 - 8:20CMB-JNB
19h 10m1 stop
R15 835Etihad Airways
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Sun, Feb 8 - Sat, Feb 28
Emirates Logo
18:50 - 18:25JNB-CMB
20h 05m2 stops
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2:40 - 20:35CMB-JNB
21h 25m1 stop
R16 408Emirates
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Fri, Nov 7 - Thu, Nov 13
Emirates Logo
18:50 - 18:25JNB-CMB
20h 05m2 stops
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2:40 - 16:35CMB-JNB
17h 25m1 stop
R16 443Emirates
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Tue, Sep 30 - Thu, Oct 30
Qatar Airways Logo
13:00 - 17:45CPT-CMB
25h 15m1 stop
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19:30 - 17:25CMB-CPT
25h 25m1 stop
R16 633Qatar Airways
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Mon, Dec 29 - Tue, Mar 31
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:50 - 23:30JNB-CMB
24h 10m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
0:50 - 18:35CMB-JNB
21h 15m1 stop
R18 194Singapore Airlines
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 6 weeks in advance save around 17% compared to booking last minute.
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May
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Cheapest return fare
R13 719
Overall average: R13 563
Qatar Airways
Fri 7/11Fri 14/11
JNB - CMB • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R7 649
Typical prices: R6 643-11517
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Bandaranaike Intl

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 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 May, where tickets cost R13 130 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is R19 356 and R16 824 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is May with an average price of R13 130.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Good to know – Book Cheap Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport Plane Tickets

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flightR7 649
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (30% 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.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Colombo?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Colombo is Wednesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as R13 349. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are R14 766 on average.

  • 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.

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

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost R738 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R1 037.

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Prefer to fly direct to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.
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Direct departures

South Africa to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Monday

Air Arabia, Air Canada, Air China, +51 more

Air Arabia, Air Canada, +52 more

Tuesday

Aeroflot, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +52 more

Aeroflot, Air Arabia, +53 more

Wednesday

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

Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +50 more

Thursday

Aeroflot, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +52 more

Aeroflot, Air Arabia, +53 more

Friday

Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air Canada, +52 more

Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +53 more

Saturday

Aeroflot, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +52 more

Aeroflot, Air Arabia, +53 more

Sunday

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

Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +50 more

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Direct returns

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to South Africa

Monday

Air Arabia, Air Canada, Air China, +51 more

Air Arabia, Air Canada, +52 more

Tuesday

Aeroflot, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +52 more

Aeroflot, Air Arabia, +53 more

Wednesday

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

Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +50 more

Thursday

Aeroflot, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +52 more

Aeroflot, Air Arabia, +53 more

Friday

Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air Canada, +52 more

Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +53 more

Saturday

Aeroflot, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +52 more

Aeroflot, Air Arabia, +53 more

Sunday

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

Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +50 more

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Reviews of the top 5 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.
8,1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3336 reviews
8,1Boarding
7,9Food
8,2Entertainment
8,0Comfort
8,3Crew
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This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

8,0 ExcellentCarlton, Sept 2025CPT - DXB
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This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

Emirates need to improve the boarding process. There is no point calling for all First and Business Class passengers plus Platinum, Gold and Silver Skywards members at one time. Further to this, try channeling all these people into one entry point with no defined lines. It was chaos. The is a common issue on the Dubai to Riyadh flight. Poor effort Emirates.

We loved flying with Emirates in business class, the staff were fabulous, going above & beyond

The staff on board were excellent. Kind, thoughtful, helpful - not just with me but with others around that I observed. Wonderful service.

The seating is spaced out nicely, The crew could have offer more drinks.

Premium Economy is not worth the extra money you pay. You are neither economy nor business. The seat doesn’t recline enough to relax your legs. Maneuvering while seated is cumbersome. Don’t recommend Premium Economy at all.

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

Ove the A380 planes. Comfortable seats. Served great Indian food and Masala Chai!

no problem with Emirates it was the underpricer subcontractor Who was ridiculous

Thay crew was so nice.Air hostess il ham was so nice.my mom was little scray with airplan turbulence she help us alot.

Lounge a access was excellent as was the attentiveness and service from the crew as always. The food and drink supplied were of good quality. The entertainment system had a good selection and I liked the mapping system supplied. However the screen wild have been bigger and the operation a little smoother to navigate. The seats were barely comfortable, but adequate.

The usual excellent experience with Singapore Airlines. The airplane was on time and actually early to Haneda Airport. The onboarding experience was pleasant with no delays, perhaps owing to the fact that the flight was not full. Nevertheless, the air crew were their usual outstanding standards in serving the passengers.

Good service and food. For buying items on flight should be preordered as they don’t keep much stock on board.

We were not given option for meals since they ran out of the other option but good thing the remaining options tasted great.

Crew and service was excellent, but passengers should be offered a welcome drink before take off which did not happen. Food was very good. Unfortunately the lie-flat bed in business class was one of the most uncomfortable I have experienced. The configuration forces you to sleep with your legs at an angle instead of in a straight line, plus there is very little padding on the bed so it wasn't possible to sleep for more than 2-3 hours on an 18 hour flight. For what the airlines charges for a business class ticket their hard product leaves a lot to be desired.

So happy I flew with Singapore Airlines. The customer service is top notch. I am terrified of flying and the staff made me feel so at ease. Will only fly Singapore internationally moving forward.

Delayed 1hour due to storm still didn't get window seat for third flight despite paying £240 extra to book them

It was very good experience on board to Sydney with SQ.

The food options and quality could use some more excitement and variety.

I very much liked and appreciated the service on board. The seating arrangement in Business feels uncomfortable. It's not made for tall people, in any case.

The flight overall was good. The attendants did a good job except that 1 female had too much fragrance on. The other things that made the flight unpleasant were out of the airlines control.

I would love the entertainment center to be updated with more content. The flight to Doha had more options than the one to Miami

I wish the leg room was better for Economy especially for the outbound flights to India . The outbound flight to US and Qatar was good

I prebooked a comfort plus seat on this flight and therefore the flight was comfy. I got the correct seat in the correct section of the plane that I have booked, that's this. Flight was comfortable. Staff were average on the flight, appearing to be rushed and short in engagement with travellers, perhaps this to maximise there rest time on the flight.

Reason for travelling Tampa to Orlando is to fly Qatar Airline. we end up with American Airline. This was the miserable experience I ever had in my entire travel history. Flight attendants were rude. They hit my knee with the food cart and I was holding ice pack for 2 hours. I still have the pain after a week. WE boarded the flight twice because of the temperature inside the plan.

The flight was smooth Thank God but the delays and changing gates for 3-4 times made me so tired of walking back and forth with heavy bags I thought I was going to pass out with heavy headaches but Thank God finally found the final gate and home safe. These delays happen anytime for important reasons so just be patient when you come across these situations.

This trip was the most comfortable one I have ever experienced, the team was excellent and very helpful. I am so glad I picked Qatar Airways.

Seats very small and unable to pre purchase internet or seat upgrades

Qatar Airways in-flight first/business class service is superior to any US airline; excellent meals are served on short haul flights such as between DXB and DOH.

The overall flight experience between Doha and Kolkata was satisfactory. The staff onboard were notably engaged, responsive, and enthusiastic, providing a level of service that stood out, especially when compared to the less attentive crew on the earlier leg from Heathrow to Doha. Their eagerness to assist made the journey more pleasant. Additionally, the time spent at the Silver Lounge in Doha contributed positively to the experience. The lounge offered a comfortable and relaxing environment, with adequate amenities and attentive staff. Overall, both the flight and the lounge experience in Doha met expectations, making for a smooth and satisfactory travel experience.

Boarding was excellent except they did last call 30 minutes earlier .

It was worst flight ever of 26h. Poor service and seating. Flight from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad service and seating was worst ever. No tv extra.

Surprised at the lower quality of seats on the Boeing 777 in Business Class. Seats are tight and the whole Business class section is jam packed with seats. It doesn’t feel like Business Class at all. Also the way the tray tables are placed with a huge bulky solid metal hinge at knee level makes it so uncomfortable and always anxious that one will accidentally bang their knee on it. Quality of amenities has also declined. Over priced tickets with diminished quality of the entire experience.

A380 First Class Apartments were phenomenal. Comfortable bed and matress cover, superior vegetarian five course meal, shower, small business lounge and plenty of exercise walking around the aircraft.

The food could be better. Toilets were smelly all along

second leg was more comfortable. Customer service in Abu Dhabi is okay.

Horrible. After paying for my seats, I was cramped, had no overhead bin space, freezing as the flight had no temperature controls, the food was awful and served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and then never received any. I booked this flight as a partner through American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

Flight was delayed due to slow boarding process by etihad. Update food options and movies as well.

The seat was like there is no leg space....there were no proper option for food in the airline. It seemed like the airline was at brink of bankruptcy. The crew was helpful except for a few.

Needs better seat for business class. My seat was falling apart. Also no WiFi on that flight

They only gave us 30 minutes to make an international connecting flight. We didn’t make the connection but they did do a good job rebooking us despite the chaos. Our bags didn’t make it back and their process for customer support is pretty bad when it comes to luggage.

Good. Crew do seem to be less friendly- management are clearly limiting them or not empowering them as they used to.

The food was terrible and the seating was uncomfortable, but the airline did a great thing letting us board in Abbis Ababa on our connecting flight after our original flight was very delayed.

It was an old aircraft, stiff seats almost wooden chairs with thin cushions. Food was ok.

Were not told that carryon laggage has to be only 12 kgs but my bag was heavier asked to pay an additional $550.00. I could have upgraded to a bussiness class for that price and no one at the gate to upgrade but able to take money for the extra weight. I felt like this was a setup scam.

worst was delayed luggage. could see luggage was still in Singapore but they insist I wait till all luggage are unloaded before filing a report. took 2 days to arrive and I had to collect it myself from the airport

The flight itself was fine. The exception is that my luggage was destroyed, and I filed a claim that I haven't heard from anyone.

i send you separate claim of what happens ,I buy ticketed from you and you said that it is confirmed and shall send the ticket in 24 hrs but you did not send and when we go to Ethiopian air line counter they say it is pending and we dont know why ,and we forced to buy another ticket ,and this all because Ethiopian air lines canceled the return flight from Adi Ababa to Amman, please note that we buy all the tickets through your app and hold you responsible for all loss and discomfort.

Im if Ethiopian can allow customers to use their mileage for in flight connexion it will be great.

No Asian Vegetarian food was available on this sector but only fish and chicken and pasta were offered.

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