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Thu 3 Dec
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CPT - CMB
485£
472£
Thu 10 Dec
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CPT - CMB
495£
479£
Tue 29 Dec
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CPT - CMB
517£
481£
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Cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Colombo
If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.Filter by
Flight Duration27 hoursFlights between Cape Town and Colombo take, on average, 27 hours minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Cheapest flight£472Cheapest price for a flight between Cape Town and Colombo found by our customers in the last 72 hours
Origin airportCape Town International AirportWhen flying from Cape Town to Colombo
Destination airportBandaranaike International AirportFor the route from Cape Town to Colombo
High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Cape Town to Colombo
One-way average Price£767The average price for a flight Cape Town - Colombo at Opodo is £767, based on the price of last 6 months
Best time to bookJuneAccording to real data July is the most popular time to book a flight to Colombo when departing from Cape Town
Frequently asked questions about flights from Cape Town to Colombo
On average, how much is the price of a flight from Cape Town to Colombo?
When you fly from Cape Town to Colombo the average price is £767. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Cape Town to Colombo at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Cape Town to Colombo is 472 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
When is the best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Colombo?
The most popular months to book a flight from Cape Town to Colombo are July, September and January, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Cape Town to Colombo?
The best time of the year to go to Colombo when flying from Cape Town depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, June is the top 1º month to fly to Colombo from Cape Town in terms of searches from our customer, followed by March and January. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, October, May and July are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Cape Town - Colombo.
How long does the flight take to go from Cape Town to Colombo?
The total flight time between Cape Town and Colombo is of around 27 hours on average, considering an average distance of 4,903.31 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Colombo compared to Cape Town?
While in Cape Town temperatures can reach an average of 21º ºC in summer, Colombo can experience temperatures up to 28º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 27º ºC in Colombo, compared to the 13º ºC average in Cape Town.
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