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Cheap flights from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from £117

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 29/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DEL — CMB
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in May or October, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Sunday

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 11 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£176

One-way from

£117

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£191

Good round-trip deal

£193 or less

Good one-way deal

£114 or less
Air India
  • Air India
  • 29/7-22/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 00m total
  • New Delhi to Colombo
Air India
  • Air India
  • 29/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 50m total
  • New Delhi to Colombo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£20 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

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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 11 July 2025.

Tue 29/717:55DEL - CMB
1 stop8h 25mAir India
Fri 22/803:20CMB - DEL
1 stop8h 35mAir India
Deal found 10/7£176
Sat 23/805:15DEL - CMB
Nonstop3h 35mSriLankan Airlines
Fri 29/800:40CMB - DEL
Nonstop3h 35mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 9/7£203
Fri 8/817:30DEL - CMB
1 stop9h 00mIndiGo
Thu 14/803:30CMB - DEL
1 stop7h 10mIndiGo
Deal found 9/7£204
Sat 23/812:15DEL - CMB
1 stop6h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 29/800:40CMB - DEL
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7£218

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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 11 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

New Delhi

Fly to

Colombo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New DelhiColombo

DEL - CMB

DELCMB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 29/7

17:55-02:20

1 stop8h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 22/8

03:20-11:55

1 stop8h 35m

£176

New DelhiColombo

DEL - CMB

DELCMB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 23/8

05:15-08:50

Nonstop3h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 29/8

00:40-04:15

Nonstop3h 35m

£203

New DelhiColombo

DEL - CMB

DELCMB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 8/8

17:30-02:30

1 stop9h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 14/8

03:30-10:40

1 stop7h 10m

£204

New DelhiColombo

DEL - CMB

DELCMB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 23/8

12:15-18:30

1 stop6h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 29/8

00:40-04:15

Nonstop3h 35m

£218

New DelhiColombo

DEL - CMB

DELCMB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 29/8

02:30-02:20

1 stop23h 50m

£117

New DelhiColombo

DEL - CMB

DELCMB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 16/7

15:50-12:50

3 stops21h 00m

£118

New DelhiColombo

DEL - CMB

DELCMB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 30/8

18:45-22:20

Nonstop3h 35m

£124

New DelhiColombo

DEL - CMB

DELCMB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 7/9

04:10-09:30

2 stops29h 20m

£303

New DelhiColombo

DEL - CMB

DELCMB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 29/7

07:40-17:45

2 stops34h 05m

£1,369

New DelhiColombo

DEL - CMB

DELCMB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 14/12

01:45-10:15

1 stop32h 30m

£9,496

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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 27 June 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 71 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £818). Flying from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,277). 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 11 July 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 morning, which can drop the price by up to 16% 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 11 July 2025.

The most flights from DEL to CMB are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

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 11 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, such as Finnair, SWISS, andSriLankan Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.

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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 6 daily outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from 2 different airlines.

  • 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 £176. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are SriLankan Airlines, from £203, and IndiGo, from £204. Air India is currently priced 16% 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 £117 on Air India. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include SriLankan Airlines from £124 and flydubai from £303 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%), Air India (82%) or Singapore Airlines (82%) 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 £111. On average you can expect to pay £176. The most popular route, (New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl), can usually be booked for £160.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Delhi to Colombo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Delhi to Colombo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Delhi to Colombo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Delhi to Colombo.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £818). Flying from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,277). 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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