Travelling from Colombo to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is Colombo's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Colombo to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) leaving from here.
Cape Town is 3 hours 30 minutes behind Colombo. Cape Town International Airport is located in Cape Town, which operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Colombo to CPT.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from Colombo to CPT. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Break up the journey at one of these airports:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
CMB is about 32 kilometres from central Colombo. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential traveller tool will give you the best route and available public transport options.
Have an early flight from Colombo to Cape Town International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to Bandaranaike International Airport:
About Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Colombo to Cape Town International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CPT instead:
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
From Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 21 minutes to reach the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
376 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Cape Town International Airport. Return flights start from 807 €. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from Colombo to CPT. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the departure date.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your ticket from Colombo to Cape Town International Airport.
Create a Price Alert and track any changes on this route through email or push notifications. We'll let you know when the fares drop. Timing is key when finding cheap tickets from Colombo to CPT.
Use the filters to tailor your flights from Colombo to Cape Town International Airport. Simply select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
The best time to fly from Colombo to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
June is the busiest month for flights from Colombo to Cape Town International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head for Cape Town in April when things are quieter.
Lock in your flight from Colombo to CPT for February if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Cape Town to range from 16ºC to 27ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Colombo to Cape Town International Airport in July when temperatures average between 9ºC and 19ºC.
More about Cape Town
After locking in your flight from Colombo to Cape Town International Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Cape Town:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Table Mountain, Battery Park @ V&A Waterfront and Robben Island are top attractions which should be on any good Cape Town itinerary.
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