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USD 491 USD 3,300

Duration

16 h 30 m 63 h 30 m

Stops From Colombo

Departure From Colombo

Before 6 AM

USD 491

6 AM - 12 PM

USD 724

12 PM - 6 PM

USD 643

After 6 PM

USD 496

Arrival at Cape Town

6 AM - 12 PM

USD 661

12 PM - 6 PM

USD 491

After 6 PM

USD 1,243

Alliances & Airlines

Oneworld

( 22 )

SkyTeam

( 1 )

Star Alliance

( 33 )

+ 10 more

Layover Airports

+ 10 more

Layover Duration

1 h 40 m 48 h 0 m

Colombo (CMB) to Cape Town (CPT) Cheap Flights

Book Colombo to Cape Town cheap flight tickets ✈ at lowest price. Get best deals on your upcoming Colombo (CMB)to Cape Town (CPT) flights only on MakeMyTrip. Also Book Cape Town to Colombo Cheap Flights. Currently 53 flights flying from Colombo to Cape Town. To save maximum on flight booking click on below Fare Calendar button and choose your dates.

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Duration
Arrival
Price
IndiGo, Ethiopian Airlines

USD 491

Re Check-in of Baggage required

Colombo to Cape Town , 16 Mar

IndiGo 6E | 1172

03:00

Sun, 16 Mar 25

Colombo, Sri Lanka

01 h 20 m

04:20

Sun, 16 Mar 25

Terminal T2

Chennai, India

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

IndiGo 6E | 5304

09:15

Sun, 16 Mar 25

Terminal T1

Chennai, India

02 h 10 m

11:25

Sun, 16 Mar 25

Terminal T1

Mumbai, India

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Ethiopian Airlines ET | 641

10:50

Mon, 17 Mar 25

Terminal T2

Mumbai, India

05 h 25 m

13:45

Mon, 17 Mar 25

Terminal T2

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Ethiopian Airlines ET | 845

07:30

Tue, 18 Mar 25

Terminal T2

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

06 h 30 m

13:00

Tue, 18 Mar 25

Cape Town, South Africa

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

FARES
Cabin bag Check-in Cancellation Date Change Seat Meal

Saver

Fare offered by airlines.

7 kg
30 kg
Cancellation Fee Starting USD 69 upto 4 hrs before departure
Date Change fee starting USD 55 upto 4 hrs before departure
Middle Seat Free, Window/Aisle Chargeable
Chargeable

USD 491

Srilankan Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines

USD 496

Re Check-in of Baggage required

Colombo to Cape Town , 16 Mar

Srilankan Airlines UL | 141

23:40

Sun, 16 Mar 25

Colombo, Sri Lanka

02 h 30 m

02:10

Mon, 17 Mar 25

Terminal T2

Mumbai, India

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Ethiopian Airlines ET | 641

10:50

Mon, 17 Mar 25

Terminal T2

Mumbai, India

05 h 25 m

13:45

Mon, 17 Mar 25

Terminal T2

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Ethiopian Airlines ET | 845

07:30

Tue, 18 Mar 25

Terminal T2

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

06 h 30 m

13:00

Tue, 18 Mar 25

Cape Town, South Africa

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

FARES
Cabin bag Check-in Cancellation Date Change Meal

Fare Option 1

Fare offered by airlines.

7 kg
30 kg
Cancellation Fee starting
USD 90
Date Change Fee starting
USD 80
Complimentary meals (No meal will be served if flight duration is less than 2 hours)

USD 496

IndiGo, Ethiopian Airlines

USD 519

Re Check-in of Baggage required

Colombo to Cape Town , 16 Mar

IndiGo 6E | 1164

22:45

Sun, 16 Mar 25

Colombo, Sri Lanka

01 h 30 m

00:15

Mon, 17 Mar 25

Terminal T2

Bengaluru, India

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

IndiGo 6E | 5323

03:00

Mon, 17 Mar 25

Terminal T1

Bengaluru, India

02 h

05:00

Mon, 17 Mar 25

Terminal T1

Mumbai, India

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Ethiopian Airlines ET | 641

10:50

Mon, 17 Mar 25

Terminal T2

Mumbai, India

05 h 25 m

13:45

Mon, 17 Mar 25

Terminal T2

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Ethiopian Airlines ET | 845

07:30

Tue, 18 Mar 25

Terminal T2

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

06 h 30 m

13:00

Tue, 18 Mar 25

Cape Town, South Africa

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

FARES
Cabin bag Check-in Cancellation Date Change Seat Meal

Saver

Fare offered by airlines.

7 kg
30 kg
Cancellation Fee Starting USD 62 upto 3 days before departure
Date Change fee starting USD 48 upto 3 days before departure
Middle Seat Free, Window/Aisle Chargeable
Chargeable

USD 519

IndiGo, Ethiopian Airlines

USD 643

Re Check-in of Baggage required

Colombo to Cape Town , 16 Mar

IndiGo 6E | 1186

16:00

Sun, 16 Mar 25

Colombo, Sri Lanka

02 h 40 m

18:40

Sun, 16 Mar 25

Terminal T2

Mumbai, India

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Ethiopian Airlines ET | 611

04:05

Mon, 17 Mar 25

Terminal T2

Mumbai, India

05 h 20 m

06:55

Mon, 17 Mar 25

Terminal T2

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Ethiopian Airlines ET | 847

08:15

Mon, 17 Mar 25

Terminal T2

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

06 h 30 m

13:45

Mon, 17 Mar 25

Cape Town, South Africa

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

FARES
Cabin bag Check-in Cancellation Date Change Seat Meal

Saver

Fare offered by airlines.

7 kg
30 kg
Cancellation Fee Starting USD 48 upto 4 hrs before departure
Date Change fee starting USD 41 upto 4 hrs before departure
Middle Seat Free, Window/Aisle Chargeable
Chargeable

USD 643

Srilankan Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines

USD 644

Re Check-in of Baggage required

Colombo to Cape Town , 16 Mar

Srilankan Airlines UL | 143

17:05

Sun, 16 Mar 25

Colombo, Sri Lanka

02 h 40 m

19:45

Sun, 16 Mar 25

Terminal T2

Mumbai, India

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Ethiopian Airlines ET | 611

04:05

Mon, 17 Mar 25

Terminal T2

Mumbai, India

05 h 20 m

06:55

Mon, 17 Mar 25

Terminal T2

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Ethiopian Airlines ET | 847

08:15

Mon, 17 Mar 25

Terminal T2

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

06 h 30 m

13:45

Mon, 17 Mar 25

Cape Town, South Africa

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

FARES
Cabin bag Check-in Cancellation Date Change Meal

Fare Option 1

Fare offered by airlines.

7 kg
30 kg
Cancellation Fee starting
USD 90
Date Change Fee starting
USD 80
Complimentary meals (No meal will be served if flight duration is less than 2 hours)

USD 644

Colombo to Cape Town Flights Information:-

Looking for Colombo to Cape Town Flight? Here’s all you need to know! For convenience and to save time, pick the airport that is closest to your destination. The nearest airport to Cape Town is Cape Town International Airport and the IATA code for the same is CPT.
Currently, there are 16 airlines operating flights between the two destinations and approximately 53 flights take off from Colombo to Cape Town every week.

Need information on Colombo to Cape Town airfare?

The minimum airfare for a Colombo to Cape Town flight would be 491, which may go up to 3209 depending on the route, booking time and availability.
It is recommended that you book a round-trip, since it always works out to be more economical.

Flight Details for Colombo to Cape Town

If you are looking for Colombo to Cape Town flights, there is no dearth of options to choose from. Several reputed airlines currently offer both direct and indirect flights between the two destinations. Some of these are Ethiopian Airlines, Flydubai, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Air India, Cathay Pacific, South African Airlink, Thai Airways, South African Airways, Srilankan Airlines, Qatar Airways, IndiGo, Air France, Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways. Out of these, only 0 airlines operate direct flights. Indirect flights may involve more travel time, but they usually cost lesser than direct flights.

The number of flights operated by each airline is as follows:Ethiopian Airlines: 1, Flydubai: 1, Singapore Airlines: 1, Emirates: 1, Air India: 1, Cathay Pacific: 1, South African Airlink: 1, Thai Airways: 1, South African Airways: 1, Srilankan Airlines: 1, Qatar Airways: 1, IndiGo: 1, Air France: 1, Malaysia Airlines: 1, Turkish Airlines: 1, Etihad Airways: 1

To board the first Colombo to Cape Town flight, choose Malaysia Airlines, which departs at 00:40 The last flight for this route is Srilankan Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, departing at 23:40

Cape Town Airport Information

Cape Town International Airport
Airports Company South Africa, Private Bag X9002, Cape Town International Airport, 7525, South Africa
Tel: (021) 937 1200

About Colombo (CMB)

Colombo is one of the finest cities in Sri Lanka. Being the largest city in the terms of population, Colombo is also the commercial and financial heart of the country. The warm hospitality and deep rooted culture will surely grab your attention and offer you a pleasant stay here. The natural surroundings, fascinating beaches and long standing palm trees add a touch of excitement in your life while moving in and around the city with your loved ones. Colombo is also a tourist hub of the country as it has a number of attractions which not only attract travelers of neighboring countries but also from different corner of the world. Here, you will find vast historical past which makes it a multi-ethnic as well as multi-cultural city. The scenic charm of this magnificent metropolis will offer peace to the mind and pleasure to the heart. The Fort, Pettah, Galle Face Green, Slave Island, Mount Lavinia, Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara, Dehiwala Zoo, National Museum, The Viharamahadevi Park, Wolvendaal Church, and Hindu Temples are some of the best places of this city where you can enjoy a fabulous time. All these attractions will give you an excellent blend of its present and past. Don't forget to have an evening walk with your beloved at Beach Waadiya. It will be an amazing to see the sunset evening at this beach. The sea cuisines give you a lip smacking taste. The beach side resorts and Colombo's hotels are quite famous for their ultra modern amenities. Tourists love to visit this part of the country during the tome of winter as the summers are quite hot and humid. From the months of October to January, the climate remains pleasant. The best thing about this alluring and tempting city is that it is well connected to all the major parts of the world. All the leading airlines land their flights here. MakeMyTrip.com, a leading online travel portal of India, offers you some of the best deals on your Colombo tour packages. To book your Colombo flights or hotels, you just need to follow few steps on this portal. It is quite easy to book your entire package here.

Important Information about Colombo to Cape Town Flight

Lowest Fare to Travel with Date $ - 16 Mar
Total flights from Colombo to Cape Town in a week 53 Flights
First Flight Malaysia Airlines, departs at 00:40
Last Flight Srilankan Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, departs at 23:40
Non-Stop Flights from Colombo to Cape Town 0
Airport Name & codes of Colombo & Cape Town Colombo Bandaranaike Airport, Colombo-CMB, Cape Town International Airport,Cape Town-CPT

Colombo Address

Katunayake, Sri Lanka
Tel: 197 33 2424 (General Information) | 197 33 1377/2377 (Flight Information)

About Cape Town (CPT)

The second largest city in South Africa, Cape Town is the capital of the Western Cape Province, and is also the legislative capital of South Africa. Located in the south-west corner, the place is a mix of modern values and an ancestral culture values. Also named as the Mother City in South Africa, Cape Town is in the list of world class metropolitan cities, with historical and cultural significance to woo visitors. Being the home place of one of the seven wonders of nature, ‘Table Mountain’, the charisma gets glorified to a greater extent with Cape Peninsula's wonder. It holds the tag of the affluent 'floral kingdom' in the whole world. The peninsula is among the few masterpieces carved by the Mother Nature. It dominates the area by imposing an edgy mountain spine, criss-cross valleys, constrained by cliffs. The climate is generally moderate, but the best time to visit the place is between October and November, December to February or March to May. You can have an easy reach to this place through different transport mediums. If coming by air, you can land at Cape Town International Airport, which is the second largest airport in the South Africa. You can also reach the place by either opting a train or bus facility, or simply enter the place, driving through the wide roads of the city in your own car or bike. There are numerous attractions which you can explore at the place, like Bo-Kaap, the castle of good hop Robben Island, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Rhodes Memorial. Do not forget to witness the magnificent opportunity of seeing the great white shark and witness the thrill of the ocean predators. You can also visit the artistic museums, galleries and theatres for a deep dive into the culture of the city. The city offers multiple dining options to their visitors with delectable cuisines and par-class services. When planning for such an outrageous trip, you need to be sure of some things in advance, which are your tickets, proper accommodation and the conveyance picked to roam around the city. MakeMyTrip ensures proper customer satisfaction and offers you the best deals and offers. The online ticket booking is no more a hectic task and with that you can also decide on your accommodation arrangements for the trip.

Cape Town Address

Airports Company South Africa, Private Bag X9002, Cape Town International Airport, 7525, South Africa
Tel: (021) 937 1200

Frequently Asked Questions - Colombo to Cape Town Flights

How do MakeMyTrip finds the lowest available dare for flights from Colombo to Cape Town?

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Is passport mandatory to travel from Colombo to Cape Town?

When making an international trip, passport is mandatory as it defines your identity to the other nation officials. The VISA norms may differ from country to country, which means some would allow Visa on arrival and others may require you to obtain visa in advance. But the availability of passport is mandatory at the time of departure and arrival as well.

Is there a way to make flexible departure date bookings for your Colombo to Cape Town flight tickets?

Some travel portals like MakeMyTrip offer flexible departure and arrival booking option with certain air carrier when booking from Colombo to Cape Town. You can check the flexible booking flight options once you get the results filters based on your search and make the booking accordingly. Please note, some airlines make charge extra for flexible travel dates.

What is the best time to book cheap flight tickets from Colombo to Cape Town?

To get cheap flight tickets from Colombo to Cape Town, the best time would be to plan your trip during the off season. At that time the flight tickets are usually cheaper than the peak season and the accommodation booking is also available at the affordable price. The other way of booking cheap flight tickets from Colombo (CMB) to Cape Town (CPT) is to book atleast 4 weeks in advance before your departure date to get competitive pricing on your tickets even during the peak season.

Can I cancel my ticket from Colombo to Cape Town without cancellation charges?

To avoid cancellation charges on your air tickets, you need to make a selection at the time of booking for ZERO cancellation. Please note, the zero cancellation facility is chargeable with minimum amount and can help you save a lot at the time sudden cancellations.

Which airlines offer cheapest airfare from Colombo to Cape Town?

There is no set pricing for airlines to offer cheap flight fare from Colombo to Cape Town. These fares are mostly decided on the basis of algorithms followed by air carriers to final the prizing based on demand. However, some multiple route flights with stop-overs offer cheap flights as compared to direct flight departing from Colombo to Cape Town.

Can I find cheap accommodation near to airport when travelling from Colombo to Cape Town?

There are several accommodation options available near the Cape Town International Airport. You can check for both budget friendly and well as five star accommodation near the airport depending on your requirement and budget. These hotels are mostly suitable for business travellers.