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Cheapest time to fly from Colombo to Cape Town

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.

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Flight Duration30 h and 25 mFlights between Colombo and Cape Town take, on average, 30 h and 25 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£555Cheapest price for a flight between Colombo and Cape Town found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportBandaranaike International AirportWhen flying from Colombo to Cape Town

Destination airportCape Town International AirportFor the route from Colombo to Cape Town

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Colombo to Cape Town

One-way average Price£833The average price for a flight Colombo - Cape Town at Opodo is £833, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data February is the most popular time to book a flight to Cape Town when departing from Colombo

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Last checked on Sun 08/11

Distance: 4,903 mi

Colombo airports

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)How far from city centre: 17 mi

Cape Town airports

Cape Town International Airport (CPT)How far from city centre: 11 mi

Book your Colombo to Cape Town flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Colombo to Cape Town (South Africa) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £555, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Colombo to Cape Town takes roughly 14 h and 40 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Colombo–Cape Town route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Arrival airport: Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

The weather in Cape Town

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Cape Town, temperatures average around 26ºC in the warmest months and roughly 7ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 27ºC
Lows: down to 7ºC
Hottest month: February
Coldest month: July
Driest month: November
Wettest month: June

Tips for cheaper flights from Colombo to Cape Town

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Colombo to Cape Town:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Cape Town. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Colombo to Cape Town

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Colombo to Cape Town?

When you fly from Colombo to Cape Town the average price is £833. 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 Colombo to Cape Town at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Colombo to Cape Town is 555 £. 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 Colombo to Cape Town?

The most popular months to book a flight from Colombo to Cape Town are February, June and March, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Colombo to Cape Town?

The best time of the year to go to Cape Town when flying from Colombo depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Cape Town from Colombo in terms of searches from our customer, followed by March and February. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, October, May and September are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Colombo - Cape Town.

How long does the flight take to go from Colombo to Cape Town?

The total flight time between Colombo and Cape Town is of around 30 h and 25 m 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 Cape Town compared to Colombo?

While in Colombo temperatures can reach an average of 28º ºC in summer, Cape Town can experience temperatures up to 21º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 13º ºC in Cape Town, compared to the 27º ºC average in Colombo.

Which airports have flights between Colombo and Cape Town?

The main airport route flying between Colombo and Cape Town is: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cape Town International Airport(CPT). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Colombo to Cape Town?

Air India

Ethiopian Airlines
Srilankan Airlines

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