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Johannesburg Colombo
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Sun., 24 Nov. JNB - CMB
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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
91% Trains in Colombo are 91% cheaper than in Johannesburg.
Johannesburg $2.93
Colombo $0.26
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
70% A meal in Colombo is 70% cheaper than a meal in Johannesburg.
Johannesburg $17.26
Colombo $5.21
Exchange rate
1 AUD = 193.21 LKR
1 LKR = 0.01 AUD
Last checked on 05 November 2024
Distance: 6690 kms
Johannesburg airports
OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) How far from city centre: 1 kms
Colombo airports
Katunayake International (CMB) How far from city centre: 27 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Johannesburg to Colombo

How long does the flight take to go from Johannesburg to Colombo?
The total flight time between Johannesburg and Colombo is of around 12:30 hours on average, considering an average distance of 9,631 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Johannesburg to Colombo at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Johannesburg to Colombo is $906. 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.
Is Colombo expensive to visit compared to Johannesburg?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Colombo costs an average of 0.63 AUD, 64% cheaper than Johannesburg, with a fare of 1.73 AUD, while train tickets costs 91% less in Colombo: 0.26 AUD against 2.93 AUD in Johannesburg. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 5.21 AUD in Colombo, 70% less than the 17.26 AUD in Johannesburg. The price of the coffee is around 30% more expensive in Colombo, with an average of 3.95 AUD , while in Johannesburg the coffee costs 3.04 AUD.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Johannesburg to Colombo?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Sri Lanka may apply when travelling from Johannesburg. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Colombo compared to Johannesburg?
While in Johannesburg the temperatures can reach an average of 31.84 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 6.0 mm ,Colombo's temperatures can go up to 34.0 ºC during the hot season, with 3.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 20.54 ºC in Colombo, compared to the -0.43 ºC average degrees reported in Johannesburg. During the winter period, Johannesburg can register 0.9 mm precipitation, while Colombo have an average of 6.0 mm rain level.

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