Johannesburg to Colombo Flights, Fares @ ₹48518 + Flat Rs 1500 OFF

Situated on the western coast of the island, Colombo is the financial and commercial capital of Sri Lanka.  It is the largest city and a famous tourist place visited by a large number of tourists from all over the world. Colombo is widely famous for its great hospitality and cultural diversity. Dotted with colonial buildings, fine dining restaurants, ancient museums, Buddhist temples, glitzy hotels and fancy shopping malls, this city is a perfect mix of old and new.
 
Best Time to Visit
Colombo can be visited throughout the year because of its tropical climate but the months from January to March are considered to be ideal for sightseeing as the weather remains mostly sunny. For great deals and offers on Colombo hotels book through Goibibo.
 
Places to Visit
Being a tourist spot, Colombo has a wide range of attractions. Galle Face Green, Viharamahadevi Park, Colombo Zoological Gardens and Beira Lake are must-visits if you are travelling with kids. For history buffs, The National Museum of Colombo, The Natural History Museum and the Dutch Period Museum are perfect picks. Gangaramaya Buddhist temple, Independence Square, Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara, Colombo Fort and Mount Lavinia Beach are some of the other popular attractions of this city. Shopping in Colombo is a total delight as it boasts of several street markets and shopping malls. You can buy handicrafts, batiks, jewellery, gemstones and tea as souvenirs. Pettah, Majestic City, Barefoot, Stone N String, Paradise Road and Good Market are a few recommended places for shopping.
 
Hotels and Restaurants
Colombo is a haven for foodies as the city is dotted with many beautiful cafes, local eateries and fine-dine restaurants. Visit Mt Lavinia Beach to relish scrumptious seafood. Lagoon, Ministry of Crab, Upali’s by Nawaloka, Semondu, The London Grill and The Palmyrah Restaurant are some of the other recommended restaurants.

Colombo offers all kind of accommodation options for stay. Right from Budget Hotels in Colombo to 5 star Hotels in Colombo, from Resorts in Colombo to service apartments in Colombo, one can find multiple options as per their need and pocket. Goibibo being the leading travel website has largest collection of hotels on its platform. Popular locations in Colombo for stay are near Colombo Airport, Katunayake, Bambalapitiya, Colombo 05 and Wellawatte. It is very easy and convenient to compare and book hotels online on Goibibo.
 
Transportation
Being a popular tourist destination, Colombo is very well connected to the rest of the world. Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the major airport, which is around 30 kms from the city centre. This airport serves various domestic flights as well as international flights. The airport connects Colombo to major cities of Southeast Asia, Australia, Europe, the US and the Middle East. Airlines such as Qatar Airways, Malaysia Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Emirates Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Air India, Spice Jet, Indigo operate to and from Colombo. Cheap flight tickets from here to other popular cities can be booked online on Goibibo. Also, flight status & other details related to flight booking & air tickets can be easily accessed on it. So for cheapest air tickets, it is recommended to book flights online. Getting to other cities of the island is easy as Colombo has good railway connectivity. Fort Railway Station, which is served by Sri Lanka Railways is a major railway station in Colombo with frequent intercity and intracity trains. The Main Line connects the station to the cities in the east like Ragama, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya while Coast Line connects the station to the south. Coming to Colombo via road is very easy as there are several private and government-owned buses to and from Colombo to rest part of the country. Local buses, taxis, tuk-tuks and rented cars are the modes of transport to travel locally.

Johannesburg is the second-largest city of South Africa, which is now evolving as a hub for arts and culture. The city has rich wildlife and many nature reserves, historical sites and quaint cafes. It is also popular by the name of ‘Jo’burg’ and ‘Jozi’. The city has a mixed culture and an amazing nightlife. Whether you are looking to unwind and relax or in search of an adrenaline rush, Johannesburg is a perfect destination for all.
Best time to visit
March to May and September to November are the ideal months to visit Johannesburg. If you’re looking for budget-friendly vacation then you can explore the city in winters. Ethiopian Airlines is the major carrier that serving Delhi to Johannesburg flight route.
Places to visit
Lion and Safari Park, The Apartheid Museum, Gold Reef City and Constitution Hill are some of the best places to explore while in Johannesburg. Lion and Safari Park is famous for animal interactions. From cuddling the lion cub to taking the cheetah on a walk, you can get to know Africa’s famous wildlife in many ways here. If you’re interested in knowing South Africa’s history, The Apartheid Museum is worth visiting. Here, you can gather knowledge through newspaper clippings, film footage, artefacts and photos. Gold Reef City is another attraction best for families. It is located some eight kilometres from the city centre. The place boasts of thrilling theme park rides. Johannesburg hotels are famous for their safari.
Food and Restaurants
When it comes to food, Johannesburg has quite a history. Pap is one of the must-try dishes here. It is the main dish originating from South African food history. This softly cooked maize-meal comes from the Bantu tribes that migrated around 2,000 years ago from West Africa. Other than pap, you can try Vetkoek, Braai, Chakalaka and Melktert.
Transportation
Johannesburg Airport or O.R Tambo International Airport (JNB)  is South Africa’s primary airport for domestic and international travel. It is located in Kempton Park, Gauteng. This airport has non-stop flights to all six inhabited continents. Saudia,  Ethiopian, Etihad, Air Seychelles and Air India are some of the major airlines serving from Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata to Johannesburg. Cheap flight tickets from here to other popular cities can be booked online on Goibibo. Also, flight status & other details related to flight booking & air tickets can be easily accessed on it. So for the cheapest air tickets, it is recommended to book flights online. Park Station,  Gautrain, Spoornet and Metrorail are the four major railway stations in Johannesburg. These railway stations connect the city with Capetown, Kimberley, East London, Port Elizabeth, Durban and Pretoria through regular trains. There are around five major bus stations in Johannesburg. At Park Station, many long-distance buses arrive.