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Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi

CMB — DEL
2 Sep — 9 Sep1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl are usually found in April or October, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Colombo to New Delhi

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Colombo (CMB) to New Delhi (DEL). 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 28 August 2025.

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£220

Good round-trip deal

£277 or less

Good one-way deal

£158 or less
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Best time to book a flight from Colombo to New Delhi

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New Delhi from Colombo with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi

How far ahead should I book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Colombo to New Delhi. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi, you should look to book at least 60 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 Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi (average of £558). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi in July is currently the most expensive (average of £875). 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 CMB to DEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Colombo to New Delhi. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 August 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 37% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Colombo to New Delhi. Price data was last updated on 24 August 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing New Delhi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Delhi. 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 New Delhi. Reviews last updated 28 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with SriLankan Airlines, IndiGo, andAir India from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
75 reviews
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Overall

6.8

Comfort

6.8

Crew

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

6.6

Entertainment

6.2

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

CMB - SYD

It was ok. Not an excellent service for the cost paid
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
75 reviews
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
75 reviews
Check prices

Overall

6.8

Comfort

6.8

Crew

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

6.6

Entertainment

6.2

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

CMB - SYD

It was ok. Not an excellent service for the cost paid
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
482 reviews
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
75 reviews
Check prices

Overall

6.8

Comfort

6.8

Crew

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

6.6

Entertainment

6.2

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

CMB - SYD

It was ok. Not an excellent service for the cost paid
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,929 reviews
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
75 reviews
Check prices

Overall

6.8

Comfort

6.8

Crew

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

6.6

Entertainment

6.2

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

CMB - SYD

It was ok. Not an excellent service for the cost paid

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Colombo to New Delhi. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to New Delhi from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    Most people fly into New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) if they book a flight to New Delhi from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. On average, Indira Gandhi Intl has 5 inbound flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day from 3 airlines. New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl is conveniently located just 7.8 mi from New Delhi’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi round-trip?

    Flying on SriLankan Airlines is currently your cheapest option to New Delhi, with prices starting at £124. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by IndiGo and Air India, with the lowest prices starting at £149 and £150, respectively. SriLankan Airlines is priced at 42% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi?

    Before booking your flight to New Delhi from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Singapore Airlines (93%), Air India (88%), Japan Airlines( 85%).

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

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

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

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Colombo to New Delhi?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Colombo to New Delhi 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 Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi (average of £558). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi in July is currently the most expensive (average of £875). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Colombo to New Delhi

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Colombo to New Delhi. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 28 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest£124Average£247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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IndiGoCheapest£149Average£186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air IndiaCheapest£150Average£207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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