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Cheap Flight Deals to Bandaranaike Intl

 
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Recent return flight deals to Bandaranaike Intl

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18:50 - 18:25JNB-CMB
20h 05m2 stops
20:15 - 10:25CMB-JNB
17h 40m2 stops
R14 453Emirates
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Thu, Mar 6 - Wed, Mar 26
1:15 - 23:15JNB-CMB
42h 30m2 stops
17:05 - 0:15CMB-JNB
34h 40m2 stops
R14 582
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Wed, Mar 5 - Wed, Mar 26
13:40 - 18:25CPT-CMB
25h 15m2 stops
20:15 - 16:45CMB-CPT
24h 00m2 stops
R15 098Emirates
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Thu, Mar 6 - Mon, Mar 24
10:40 - 23:35CPT-CMB
33h 25m2 stops
0:50 - 9:25CMB-CPT
36h 05m2 stops
R16 702Singapore Airlines
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Fri, Aug 8 - Thu, Aug 21
6:50 - 19:40CPT-CMB
33h 20m2 stops
4:35 - 17:15CMB-CPT
16h 10m1 stop
R17 845Qatar Airways
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Tue, Mar 25 - Fri, Apr 25
10:00 - 3:10JNB-CMB
13h 40m1 stop
21:45 - 8:35CMB-JNB
14h 20m1 stop
R18 103Etihad Airways
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Wed, Mar 26 - Thu, Apr 24
6:50 - 19:40CPT-CMB
33h 20m2 stops
3:35 - 17:15CMB-CPT
17h 10m1 stop
R18 324Qatar Airways
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Tue, Mar 25 - Thu, Apr 24
14:35 - 5:00CPT-CMB
34h 55m2 stops
18:25 - 14:35CMB-CPT
23h 40m2 stops
R19 578Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Mar 24 - Fri, May 16
14:35 - 4:55CPT-CMB
34h 50m2 stops
18:25 - 14:35CMB-CPT
47h 40m2 stops
R19 615Ethiopian Air
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Fri, Aug 8 - Fri, Aug 22
14:00 - 23:30JNB-CMB
30h 00m1 stop
0:45 - 6:25CMB-JNB
33h 10m1 stop
R20 223Singapore 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 round-trip 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 round-trip tickets can be as cheap as R14 188. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are R15 694 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 May, where tickets cost R13 273 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is R20 204 and R19 283 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is May with an average price of R13 273.

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

The average price for all round-trip 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 at night, when round-trip flights cost R13 598 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 R19 125.

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. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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July

High season

December

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R14 453
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 17% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (30% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights to Bandaranaike Intl

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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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Colombo

  • Book at least 1 week before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be January, November and December. The cheapest month to fly from South Africa is May.
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South Africa to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Monday

Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air Canada, +50 more

Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +51 more

Tuesday

Aeroflot, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +51 more

Aeroflot, Air Arabia, +52 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, +55 more

Aeroflot, Air Arabia, +56 more

Friday

Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air Canada, +50 more

Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +51 more

Saturday

Aeroflot, Air Arabia, Air Canada, +51 more

Aeroflot, Air Arabia, +52 more

Sunday

Aeroflot, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +50 more

Aeroflot, Air Arabia, +51 more

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Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to South Africa

Monday

Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air Canada, +50 more

Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +51 more

Tuesday

Aeroflot, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +51 more

Aeroflot, Air Arabia, +52 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, +55 more

Aeroflot, Air Arabia, +56 more

Friday

Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air Canada, +50 more

Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +51 more

Saturday

Aeroflot, Air Arabia, Air Canada, +51 more

Aeroflot, Air Arabia, +52 more

Sunday

Aeroflot, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +50 more

Aeroflot, Air Arabia, +51 more

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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.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3276 reviews
8,1Boarding
7,9Food
8,3Crew
8,0Comfort
8,2Entertainment
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no problem with Emirates it was the underpricer subcontractor Who was ridiculous

8,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Feb 2025COK - DXB
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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.

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. The food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

everything was great. I don't use on-board entertainment at all (I just read or sleep), but I appreciate that I couldn't hear anyone else's!

Delayed, Bad American style food (not tasty, horrible cheese for a flight to France). Incompetent cabin crew (I asked how to connect by cable my headphones and the flight attendant suggested me Bluetooth which is not available). Good space

Flight was pathetic, felt like a old plane was modified and brought in service. Didnt like the aircraft at all. Crew and services were good.but aircraft totally dissappointment.

The entire crew was amazing. They went out of their way to make us enjoy a great travel experience.

Loved everything! This flight had premium economy and I didn't see an option to upgraded to premium economy OR buy premium economy tickets. How come?

We had to deboard using stairs. Why didnt you have the aero-bridge?

The entire crew went above and beyond. This was our first flight with our 3 month old, and they were accommodating and friendly. The crew is attentive and marks a HIGE difference to the regular runs with Avianca and LATAM.

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.

Check in was easy through self-check-in kiosks just like domestic flights. Staff onboard were fantastic. Some "book the cook" good options weren't great, others really good. Entertainment options a bit limited to what I've experienced on Qantas. Overall a good flight though, especially for the price.

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.

Overall, very good. The food was better than expected with the exception of the pork and potatoes dinner at the end of the flight. My family all selected that dish and did not set it. I tried a bite also and it was honestly terrible. Also, it would be helpful to know when the snacks in the back of the plane are available.

The crew have great customer service but their economy seating isn’t the most comfortable for a 220lbs+ guy and the food wasn’t bad, but wasn’t exceptional, either.

This flight was 16 hours and they made it very tolerable. Seats were comfortable and the staff very accommodating. I had plenty of inflight entertainment. Food was very good.

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.

Was downgraded from business to economy due to a faulty seat in business class. However when I boarded the plane there were no less than 5 free business class seats. Will never fly Qatar Airways again

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.

Moved seats, didn't accommodate requests to change seats even though other seats were available.

My carry on bag was taken by Alaska Air as we boarded in LAX! She said there was not room. There was plenty of room. I told her that my meds and personal items were in it. She did not care. She said it would be sent to my final destination, Nairobi. Well it got to Nairobi the day I was to fly home. The handle of my bag was crushed so could not retract. So I had to remove it. I had to buy converters, malaria medication. personal items. I filled out the missing form at the Nairobi airport. I asked that it be shipped to the Kisumu airport. When it was obviously not going to make it for my time in Kenya. I asked that it be sent to John Wayne Airport. NONE of that happened. I only knew it was at Nairobi because my air tag indicated it was finally in Nairobi the day I was leaving Kenya! Now I need to purchase a new carry on bag!!!

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

Flight was fine overall. What you would expect from economy seats. I did appreciate the amenities (eyemask, earplugs, small toothbrush and toothpaste, thin socks).

For a short flight, Qatar Airways offers very good onboard service.

Just happy I flew Qatar Airways awesome no wonder they are #1 in the world right now! The food was just delicious, very courteous, professional crew.

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

The flight take time was changed 23 times. The system kept sending messages it will be earlier at 4am and eventually the flight was at 9am I didn’t sleep all night because of that

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

Good. The food was very bad. Except for the chicken rice, rest of the dish went to trash.

The flight was delayed which cause me to miss my connecting flight in AbuDhsbi airport.

I did not have a good experience in both flights of Etihad. First of all, when I was booking the flight, there were two options. The first option was a cheaper flight with longer layover (9 hrs), or a more expensive flight with shorter layover (2 hrs). I booked the expensive flight with shorter layover because I wanted a more comfortable trip. A few days before the trip, Etihad informed me that the departure time of my first flight will change 7 hours earlier, leading to an 9 hour layover, without giving me another option nor reimbursing me for the extra cost. They didn’t even send me an apologetic email for this change. Regarding the flight experience, I would rate it as mediocre. This is mostly because the pilots of both flights did their best to give us the worst approach to airports that I have ever experienced. In the case of the first flight they had to aboard the landing and took off again right before touching the landing strip. The captain said that it was due to wind conditions but the second time the pilot followed the same direction as the first time to land the plane.

Etihad flight sector is a local . .give the same quality upto destination

Lovely crew - comfortable journey despite it being an older plane.

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.

Flight was delayed an hour. Also, I bought an extra legroom seat online; but the actually plane was a different configuration so I didn't get what I paid for . This happened on the Addis to Lusaka leg of my trip.

The flight delayef for over 2 hours so my route was changed leading to arriving to my destination without my luggage

The ailine departed and arrived late foe every leg of the trip, causing myself and my travel companions to miss every connecting flight. It was very unorganized given theat there was a lot of miscommunication. The flights offered are unrealistic and when you call they assure you that the plane waits for you. I missed an. entire day of my vacation and any entire day of rest back home because of the airline. I do not plan to support the airline again. Thank you

I liked nothing of Ethiopian airlines except the price of the fare.

Food was really not appealing. There was a blocked sink in the toilet. Toilet is cramped and the wall between the 2 toilets are not secured properly.

Plane was late with no information or announcement … had to walk up n downstairs.., had not communicated this … and ppl had suitcase to carry .

Like: It arrived, Dislike: Boarding was a separate corridor with no counter announcements at the passenger waiting area. Very dirty airplane and toilets, food options were terrible - everything even the vegetarian option was a curry spice. Many other passengers using the toilets would not lock the door and kept door partially open during use - flight attendants would not enforce or direct them to lock it and light turns on, no entertainment options at all, other passengers would be singing and not peaceful. Atrocious flight experience.

Like: Plane made it to the destination. Dislike: Food is terrible, no entertainment, very dirty airplane.

There where no ear phones provided and the food needs to improve.

I had a full row so can't imagine how this could be better

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Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to Colombo found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/3Thu
2 stopsEmirates
20h 05mJNB-CMB
26/3Wed
2 stopsEmirates
17h 40mCMB-JNB
R14 453
5/3Wed
2 stops
42h 30mJNB-CMB
26/3Wed
2 stops
34h 40mCMB-JNB
R14 582
6/3Thu
2 stopsEmirates
25h 15mCPT-CMB
24/3Mon
2 stopsEmirates
24h 00mCMB-CPT
R15 098
8/8Fri
2 stopsSingapore Airlines
33h 25mCPT-CMB
21/8Thu
2 stopsSingapore Airlines
36h 05mCMB-CPT
R16 702
25/3Tue
2 stopsQatar Airways
33h 20mCPT-CMB
25/4Fri
1 stopQatar Airways
16h 10mCMB-CPT
R17 845
26/3Wed
1 stopEtihad Airways
13h 40mJNB-CMB
24/4Thu
1 stopEtihad Airways
14h 20mCMB-JNB
R18 103
25/3Tue
2 stopsQatar Airways
33h 20mCPT-CMB
24/4Thu
1 stopQatar Airways
17h 10mCMB-CPT
R18 324
24/3Mon
2 stopsEthiopian Air
34h 55mCPT-CMB
16/5Fri
2 stopsEthiopian Air
23h 40mCMB-CPT
R19 578
8/8Fri
2 stopsEthiopian Air
34h 50mCPT-CMB
22/8Fri
2 stopsEthiopian Air
47h 40mCMB-CPT
R19 615
6/3Thu
1 stopSingapore Airlines
30h 00mJNB-CMB
25/3Tue
1 stopSingapore Airlines
33h 10mCMB-JNB
R20 223

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18/3Tue
3 stops
40h 00mCPT-CMB
R26 915
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R27 320
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