Cheap flights from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from £119
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 30/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DEL — CMB
7 Dec — 14 Dec1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in May or June, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Sunday
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Cheapest flights from New Delhi to Colombo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Delhi to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 November 2025.
Thu 25/1216:10DEL - CMB
1 stop6h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1208:20CMB - DEL
Nonstop3h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11£297
Thu 25/1223:00DEL - CMB
1 stop14h 40mIndiGo
Tue 30/1209:10CMB - DEL
1 stop9h 40mIndiGo
Deal found 5/11£303
Thu 25/1218:35DEL - CMB
Nonstop3h 35mSriLankan Airlines
Mon 29/1200:35CMB - DEL
Nonstop3h 35mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 5/11£351
Wed 24/1203:25DEL - CMB
Nonstop3h 55mAir India
Tue 30/1208:20CMB - DEL
Nonstop3h 40mAir India
Deal found 5/11£438
Best flights from New Delhi to Colombo
Discover carefully curated flight deals from New Delhi to Colombo that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 7 November 2025.
Mon 2/212:20DEL - CMB
Nonstop3h 45mAir India
Wed 11/219:15CMB - DEL
Nonstop3h 40mAir India
Deal found 6/11£223
Thu 19/205:10DEL - CMB
Nonstop3h 35mSriLankan Airlines
Sun 22/200:35CMB - DEL
Nonstop3h 35mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 6/11£245
Wed 18/203:25DEL - CMB
Nonstop3h 55mAir India
Mon 23/216:00CMB - DEL
1 stop17h 40mAir India
Deal found 5/11£234
Wed 26/1110:55DEL - CMB
1 stop13h 50mflydubai
Fri 28/1111:15CMB - DEL
2 stops22h 40mflydubai
Deal found 5/11£548
Wed 7/110:55DEL - CMB
2 stops23h 20mflydubai
Sun 11/111:15CMB - DEL
2 stops22h 40mflydubai
Deal found 5/11£548
Sun 26/412:15DEL - CMB
Nonstop3h 50mAir India
Fri 1/516:00CMB - DEL
2 stops26h 50mAir India
Deal found 7/11£561
Direct flights from New Delhi to Colombo
Explore direct flight options from New Delhi to Colombo based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 7 November 2025.
Sun 1/203:25DEL - CMB
Nonstop3h 55mAir India
Wed 11/208:20CMB - DEL
Nonstop3h 40mAir India
Deal found 6/11£210
Thu 19/205:10DEL - CMB
Nonstop3h 35mSriLankan Airlines
Sat 28/200:35CMB - DEL
Nonstop3h 35mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 6/11£221
Wed 18/203:25DEL - CMB
Nonstop3h 55mAir India
Sun 1/317:05CMB - DEL
Nonstop3h 45mAir India
Deal found 6/11£226
Thu 19/205:10DEL - CMB
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/317:05CMB - DEL
Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11£238
Thu 19/205:10DEL - CMB
Nonstop3h 35mSriLankan Airlines
Mon 23/214:00CMB - DEL
Nonstop3h 35mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 6/11£245
Mon 2/205:10DEL - CMB
Nonstop3h 35mSriLankan Airlines
Tue 10/200:35CMB - DEL
Nonstop3h 35mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 6/11£257
Sun 1/203:25DEL - CMB
Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/200:35CMB - DEL
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11£309
Thu 25/1218:35DEL - CMB
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1208:20CMB - DEL
Nonstop3h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11£312
Last-minute flights from New Delhi to Colombo
Discover last-minute flight deals from New Delhi to Colombo. Data last updated 7 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Wed 24/1203:25DEL - CMB
Nonstop3h 55mAir India
Tue 30/1208:20CMB - DEL
Nonstop3h 40mAir India
Deal found 5/11£438
Thu 25/1216:10DEL - CMB
1 stop6h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1208:20CMB - DEL
Nonstop3h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11£297
Thu 25/1223:00DEL - CMB
1 stop14h 40mIndiGo
Tue 30/1209:10CMB - DEL
1 stop9h 40mIndiGo
Deal found 5/11£303
Thu 25/1218:35DEL - CMB
Nonstop3h 35mSriLankan Airlines
Mon 29/1200:35CMB - DEL
Nonstop3h 35mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 5/11£351
One-way flights from New Delhi to Colombo
Search for one-way flight options from New Delhi to Colombo. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 7 November 2025.
Tue 30/1221:50DEL - CMB
1 stop7h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/11£119
Mon 29/1204:45DEL - CMB
1 stop8h 55mIndiGo
Deal found 7/11£125
Tue 30/1218:35DEL - CMB
Nonstop3h 35mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 7/11£166
Mon 29/1203:25DEL - CMB
Nonstop3h 55mAir India
Deal found 7/11£286
Wed 26/1110:55DEL - CMB
2 stops23h 20mflydubai
Deal found 6/11£317
Mon 15/1210:55DEL - CMB
1 stop17h 50mflydubai
Deal found 5/11£338
Sat 21/210:55DEL - CMB
1 stop21h 20mflydubai
Deal found 6/11£341
Sat 29/1110:55DEL - CMB
2 stops23h 20mflydubai
Deal found 6/11£347
Cheap flight deals from New Delhi to Colombo
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Delhi (DEL) to Colombo (CMB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 7 November 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from New Delhi to Colombo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 7 November 2025.
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Depart
Return
Price
New DelhiColombo
DEL - CMB
DELCMB
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Mon 2/2
12:20-16:05
Nonstop3h 45m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Wed 11/2
19:15-22:55
Nonstop3h 40m
£223
New DelhiColombo
DEL - CMB
DELCMB
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Wed 18/2
03:25-07:20
Nonstop3h 55m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Mon 23/2
16:00-09:40
1 stop17h 40m
£234
New DelhiColombo
DEL - CMB
DELCMB
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Thu 19/2
05:10-08:45
Nonstop3h 35m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sun 22/2
00:35-04:10
Nonstop3h 35m
£245
New DelhiColombo
DEL - CMB
DELCMB
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Wed 26/11
10:55-00:45
1 stop13h 50m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Fri 28/11
11:15-09:55
2 stops22h 40m
£548
New DelhiColombo
DEL - CMB
DELCMB
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Wed 7/1
10:55-10:15
2 stops23h 20m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sun 11/1
11:15-09:55
2 stops22h 40m
£548
New DelhiColombo
DEL - CMB
DELCMB
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Sun 26/4
12:15-16:05
Nonstop3h 50m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Fri 1/5
16:00-18:50
2 stops26h 50m
£561
New DelhiColombo
DEL - CMB
DELCMB
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Mon 29/12
04:45-13:40
1 stop8h 55m
£125
New DelhiColombo
DEL - CMB
DELCMB
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Tue 30/12
18:35-22:10
Nonstop3h 35m
£166
New DelhiColombo
DEL - CMB
DELCMB
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Mon 29/12
03:25-07:20
Nonstop3h 55m
£286
New DelhiColombo
DEL - CMB
DELCMB
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Wed 26/11
10:55-10:15
2 stops23h 20m
£317
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How far ahead should I book a flight from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from New Delhi to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 31 October 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should look to book at least 90 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £164). Flying from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of £188). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DEL to CMB?
Find hourly flight availability from New Delhi to Colombo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 7 November 2025.
When flying from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 13% versus a flight in the afternoon.
Weekly flight availability from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport
Explore weekly flight availability from New Delhi to Colombo. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 7 November 2025.
The most flights from DEL to CMB are scheduled on a Wednesday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).
How often are flights from New Delhi to Colombo delayed?
About 14% of weekly flights between New Delhi and Colombo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 117 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for New Delhi to Colombo flights?
Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on New Delhi to Colombo flights?
Over the past year, Japan Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.
Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Colombo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Colombo. Reviews last updated 7 November 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, such as SriLankan Airlines and Air India. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
It was ok. Not an excellent service for the cost paid
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What airport do you fly from for flights from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?
Located just 7.8 mi from the city center, New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from New Delhi. Booking flights from Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl should be relatively easy as there are 4 daily outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from 2 different airlines.
How long is the flight from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
For as low as £245, Air India can have you in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from New Delhi in 3h 35m. The distance between New Delhi and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is about 1487 mi. All flights are typically direct.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip from £167. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is SriLankan Airlines. Air India is currently priced 25% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £125 on IndiGo. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include SriLankan Airlines from £166 and Air India from £286 one-way.
What are the most reliable airlines from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport consider choosing Air India (93%), Singapore Airlines (90%) or Japan Airlines (87%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.
What are the cheapest flights from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
The cheapest flight price from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is £100. On average you can expect to pay £175. The most popular route, (New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl), can usually be booked for £166.
Can I find deals for business class flights from New Delhi to Colombo?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Delhi to Colombo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £164). Flying from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of £188). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
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