Cheap flights from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from £101
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 23/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DEL — CMB
24 Feb — 3 Mar1
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 Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday
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Sun 8/303:25
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CMB
Nonstop3h 55m
Air India
Mon 16/317:05
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DEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Air India
Deal found 23/1£217
Mon 9/317:30
DEL
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CMB
1 stop8h 30m
IndiGo
Mon 16/312:30
CMB
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DEL
1 stop11h 35m
IndiGo
Deal found 23/1£219
Wed 25/318:35
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CMB
Nonstop3h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 1/408:00
CMB
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DEL
Nonstop3h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1£224
Wed 25/323:00
DEL
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CMB
1 stop14h 40m
IndiGo
Wed 1/407:45
CMB
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DEL
1 stop8h 25m
IndiGo
Deal found 23/1£233
Wed 11/214:30
DEL
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CMB
Nonstop3h 45m
Air India
Fri 13/217:05
CMB
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DEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Air India
Deal found 23/1£240
Sun 15/218:35
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Nonstop3h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/212:10
CMB
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DEL
1 stop5h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/1£243
Mon 16/203:25
DEL
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CMB
Nonstop3h 55m
Air India
Fri 20/217:05
CMB
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DEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Air India
Deal found 22/1£258
Sun 15/205:10
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Nonstop3h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/217:15
CMB
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DEL
1 stop6h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/1£264
Sun 15/218:35
DEL
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Nonstop3h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/207:20
CMB
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DEL
1 stop6h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/1£264
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 25 January 2026.
Sun 8/303:25
DEL
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CMB
Nonstop3h 55m
Air India
Mon 16/317:05
CMB
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DEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Air India
Deal found 23/1£217
Mon 9/317:30
DEL
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CMB
1 stop8h 30m
IndiGo
Mon 16/312:30
CMB
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DEL
1 stop11h 35m
IndiGo
Deal found 23/1£219
Wed 25/318:35
DEL
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CMB
Nonstop3h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 1/408:00
CMB
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Nonstop3h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1£224
Fri 13/203:20
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CMB
1 stop22h 40m
Air Arabia
Sun 15/204:45
CMB
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DEL
1 stop21h 55m
Air Arabia
Deal found 22/1£462
Wed 4/314:30
DEL
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CMB
Nonstop3h 45m
Air India
Tue 10/308:20
CMB
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DEL
Nonstop3h 40m
Air India
Deal found 23/1£240
Wed 11/214:30
DEL
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CMB
Nonstop3h 45m
Air India
Fri 13/217:05
CMB
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DEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Air India
Deal found 23/1£240
Thu 12/202:30
DEL
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CMB
1 stop8h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/217:05
CMB
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DEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/1£313
Sat 14/205:00
DEL
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CMB
2 stops11h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/214:40
CMB
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DEL
2 stops8h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/1£369
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 25 January 2026.
Sun 8/303:25
DEL
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CMB
Nonstop3h 55m
Air India
Mon 16/317:05
CMB
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DEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Air India
Deal found 23/1£217
Wed 25/318:35
DEL
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CMB
Nonstop3h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 1/408:00
CMB
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DEL
Nonstop3h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1£224
Wed 11/214:30
DEL
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CMB
Nonstop3h 45m
Air India
Fri 13/217:05
CMB
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DEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Air India
Deal found 23/1£240
Mon 16/203:25
DEL
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CMB
Nonstop3h 55m
Air India
Fri 20/217:05
CMB
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DEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Air India
Deal found 22/1£258
Sun 15/218:35
DEL
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CMB
Nonstop3h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/217:05
CMB
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DEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/1£273
Sun 15/218:35
DEL
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CMB
Nonstop3h 35m
SriLankan Airlines
Sun 15/200:35
CMB
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DEL
Nonstop3h 35m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 24/1£340
Fri 13/205:10
DEL
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CMB
Nonstop3h 35m
SriLankan Airlines
Sat 14/200:35
CMB
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Nonstop3h 35m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 24/1£352
Fri 13/205:10
DEL
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Nonstop3h 35m
SriLankan Airlines
Sun 15/200:35
CMB
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DEL
Nonstop3h 35m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 24/1£360
Fri 13/218:35
DEL
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CMB
Nonstop3h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/217:05
CMB
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DEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/1£362
Sat 14/218:35
DEL
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Nonstop3h 35m
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Tue 17/217:05
CMB
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DEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/1£388
Sat 14/218:35
DEL
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CMB
Nonstop3h 35m
SriLankan Airlines
Sat 14/200:35
CMB
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DEL
Nonstop3h 35m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 24/1£401
Sat 14/218:35
DEL
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SriLankan Airlines
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CMB
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DEL
Nonstop3h 35m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 24/1£410
Last-minute flights from New Delhi to Colombo
Discover last-minute flight deals from New Delhi to Colombo. Data last updated 25 January 2026 and is based on user searches.
Wed 11/214:30
DEL
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CMB
Nonstop3h 45m
Air India
Fri 13/217:05
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Air India
Deal found 23/1£240
Thu 12/202:15
DEL
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2 stops8h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/217:15
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Deal found 24/1£308
Fri 13/207:10
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Mon 16/212:10
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Deal found 24/1£294
Fri 13/207:10
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1 stop9h 05m
IndiGo
Sun 15/217:15
CMB
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1 stop6h 40m
IndiGo
Deal found 24/1£297
Sat 14/223:00
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1 stop22h 05m
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Mon 16/212:10
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Deal found 24/1£307
Sun 15/218:35
DEL
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Nonstop3h 35m
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Mon 16/212:10
CMB
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DEL
1 stop5h 05m
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Deal found 24/1£243
Sun 15/205:10
DEL
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Sun 15/217:15
CMB
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DEL
1 stop6h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/1£264
Sun 15/218:35
DEL
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Deal found 24/1£264
Mon 16/203:25
DEL
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CMB
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Air India
Fri 20/217:05
CMB
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DEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Air India
Deal found 22/1£258
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 25 January 2026.
Mon 23/309:30
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CMB
1 stop6h 45m
IndiGo
Deal found 22/1£101
Tue 7/403:25
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Nonstop3h 35m
Air India
Deal found 21/1£117
Mon 23/319:45
DEL
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CMB
2 stops17h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1£119
Sun 22/303:25
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Air India
Deal found 22/1£171
Mon 23/305:10
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SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 22/1£198
Tue 3/203:25
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Air India
Deal found 24/1£256
Mon 16/303:20
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CMB
1 stop22h 40m
Air Arabia
Deal found 23/1£257
Sat 21/210:55
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CMB
1 stop29h 25m
flydubai
Deal found 23/1£319
Thu 28/504:10
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CMB
2 stops30h 05m
flydubai
Deal found 24/1£325
Thu 19/210:55
DEL
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CMB
1 stop13h 50m
flydubai
Deal found 23/1£327
Find flight deals from New Delhi to Colombo
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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 25 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that are best for you.
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New DelhiColombo
DEL - CMB
DELCMB
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Sun 8/3
03:25-07:20
Nonstop3h 55m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Mon 16/3
17:05-20:50
Nonstop3h 45m
£217
New DelhiColombo
DEL - CMB
DELCMB
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Mon 9/3
17:30-02:00
1 stop8h 30m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Mon 16/3
12:30-00:05
1 stop11h 35m
£219
New DelhiColombo
DEL - CMB
DELCMB
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Wed 25/3
18:35-22:10
Nonstop3h 35m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Wed 1/4
08:00-11:40
Nonstop3h 40m
£224
New DelhiColombo
DEL - CMB
DELCMB
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Wed 4/3
14:30-18:15
Nonstop3h 45m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Tue 10/3
08:20-12:00
Nonstop3h 40m
£240
New DelhiColombo
DEL - CMB
DELCMB
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Wed 11/2
14:30-18:15
Nonstop3h 45m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Fri 13/2
17:05-20:50
Nonstop3h 45m
£240
New DelhiColombo
DEL - CMB
DELCMB
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Thu 12/2
02:30-11:05
1 stop8h 35m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Tue 17/2
17:05-20:50
Nonstop3h 45m
£313
New DelhiColombo
DEL - CMB
DELCMB
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Sat 14/2
05:00-16:35
2 stops11h 35m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sun 15/2
14:40-23:35
2 stops8h 55m
£369
New DelhiColombo
DEL - CMB
DELCMB
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Fri 13/2
03:20-02:00
1 stop22h 40m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sun 15/2
04:45-02:40
1 stop21h 55m
£462
New DelhiColombo
DEL - CMB
DELCMB
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Tue 7/4
03:25-07:00
Nonstop3h 35m
£117
New DelhiColombo
DEL - CMB
DELCMB
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Sun 22/3
02:15-12:45
2 stops10h 30m
£119
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Best time to book a flight from New Delhi to Colombo
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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 23 January 2026.
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 45 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £158). Flying from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £202). 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 25 January 2026.
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 at midday, which can drop the price by up to 11% versus a flight in the morning.
How much does it cost for a return flight from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
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 25 January 2026.
The most flights from DEL to CMB are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).
How often are flights from New Delhi to Colombo delayed?
About 13% of weekly flights between New Delhi and Colombo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 118 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 in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday 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, Air India have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Share of one-stop return flights from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Mumbai (BOM) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 88% of one-stop itineraries from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Mumbai (BOM) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £173.
What’s the fastest stopover option from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Chennai (MAA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 6h 45m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Mumbai (BOM) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 4h 55m.
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 25 January 2026.
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.
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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 £217, Air India can have you in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from New Delhi in 3h 55m. The distance between New Delhi and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is about 1487 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
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 £160. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is SriLankan Airlines. Air India is currently priced 26% 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 £72 on SriLankan Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include IndiGo from £87 and Air India from £90 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 Japan Airlines (82%), SriLankan Airlines (80%) or Air India (77%) 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 £46. On average you can expect to pay £162. The most popular route, (New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl), can usually be booked for £159.
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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £158). Flying from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £202). 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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