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Colombo.P41,633 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Jan, returning Sun, 8 Feb.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 27 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 8 Feb, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From P41,633, select.
Colombo.P42,295 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 Aug, returning Sat, 30 Aug.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 18 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 30 Aug, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From P42,295, select.
Colombo.P42,333 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Jun, returning Tue, 22 Jul.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 24 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 22 Jul, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From P42,333, select.
Colombo.P43,419 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Jul, returning Sat, 2 Aug.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sat, 26 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 2 Aug, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From P43,419, select.
Colombo.P44,373 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Nov, returning Wed, 3 Dec.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 26 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 3 Dec, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From P44,373, select.
Colombo.P45,413 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 May, returning Tue, 3 Jun.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sat, 24 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 3 Jun, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From P45,413, select.
Colombo.P47,464 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Dec, returning Tue, 16 Dec.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 2 Dec, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 16 Dec, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From P47,464, select.
Colombo.P47,641 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Dec, returning Sat, 31 Jan.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 1 Dec, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 31 Jan, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From P47,641, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Colombo

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Colombo flights are currently cheapest in August.
Mar
from P56,680
Apr
from P59,712
May
from P47,944
Jun
from P48,390
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Aug
from P42,295
Sep
from P64,968
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Dec
from P47,464
Jan
from P49,653
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Alternative Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Colombo routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Colombo? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Johannesburg to Colombo: Flight information

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Cheapest flight foundP41,633
Cheapest month to flyJanuary

Finding cheap flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Colombo: Frequently asked questions

There are 5 airports in Colombo: Kelaniya, Colombo Ratmalana, Colombo Bandaranayake, Bentota River, and Katugastota.
The best price we found for a return flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Colombo is P41,633. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Colombo. But we found flights with one or more stops from P41,633.
As of March 2025, there are no flights flying from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Colombo.
The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Colombo is usually March 2025.
If you're flying from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport, the cheapest airport near Colombo is Colombo Bandaranayake – which is 27.5 km away from the centre of Colombo. We've found flights into this airport from P41,633.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Colombo on Tuesday, 27 January 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport and Colombo. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Colombo but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Colombo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In March, the average temperature is usually around 28°C. May is typically the warmest month in Colombo, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 25°C. The rainiest month is November.
Currently, Singapore Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Colombo.

Flying from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Colombo: what you need to know

  • The timezone in Colombo is UTC+5:30. The city is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of Johannesburg, where O.R. Tambo International Airport is located.

  • Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from JNB to Colombo. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even tour another city. When searching for flights from JNB to Colombo, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:

    • Hamad International Airport (DOH)

    • Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)

    • Dubai Airport (DXB)

  • When travelling to Sri Lanka for tourism purposes, you will require an e-visa if you have a passport from South Africa. However, visa rules can change and you may need additional documents depending on the purpose and length of your visit. Always check the most recent guidelines before reserving your cheap ticket from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Colombo.

  • Travelling from central Johannesburg to JNB takes around 1 hour and 12 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 29 kilometres in 29 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Want a handy hotel close to JNB? If you're catching an early flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Colombo, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:

How to find the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Colombo

  • P24,890 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Colombo. Return flights start from P41,633. These prices can change based on availability and demand.

  • Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from JNB to Colombo if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.

  • The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest tickets from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Colombo across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.

  • Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from JNB to Colombo. You don't need to search every day to see if prices have fallen. We'll notify you when the price changes.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Colombo.

Airports in Colombo

Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)

  • Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) to central Colombo is around 39 minutes by car. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.

  • Getting there by public transport will take you around 1 hour and 16 minutes.

  • The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Colombo. Reserve one of these accommodation options near RML instead:

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • After your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Colombo has touched down, you can get to the city centre in about 39 minutes by car. Central Colombo is roughly 32 kilometres from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).

  • The journey will take about 1 hour and 31 minutes on public transport.

  • There are some great places ready to welcome you near CMB. Settle in and get cosy after your flight from JNB to Colombo at one of these well-located options:

Best time to go to Colombo

  • Plan your trip to Colombo in peak season if you like a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are usually higher. Or, schedule your flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Colombo during the off-season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.

  • Book your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Colombo for March to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 24ºC to 33ºC.

  • Look for cheap flights from JNB to Colombo in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 22ºC and 32ºC on average.

More about Colombo

  • Start your Colombo trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Colombo, check out our selection of accommodation options including:

  • Gangaramaya Temple and Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall are just two of the big attractions to put on your Colombo travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Viharamahadevi Park.

Complete your Colombo trip with a car rental

  • Finding you a cheap flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Colombo isn't our only party trick. Check out our car rentals in Colombo and explore the city on your own terms. We find deals from trusted car rental providers and put them all in one place. Instantly compare offers and then book with no fees.

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