Cheap flights from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from £129
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 28/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DEL — CMB
6 Jun — 13 Jun1
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 June or July, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday 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 May 2026.
Wed 27/518:25
DEL
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CMB
Nonstop3h 30m
IndiGo
Sat 6/623:05
CMB
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 45m
IndiGo
Deal found 7/5£214
Wed 7/1005:15
DEL
-
CMB
Nonstop3h 35m
SriLankan Airlines
Sun 11/1000:40
CMB
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 35m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 4/5£219
Sat 6/618:25
DEL
-
CMB
Nonstop3h 30m
IndiGo
Wed 10/623:05
CMB
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 45m
IndiGo
Deal found 7/5£222
Thu 14/518:25
DEL
-
CMB
Nonstop3h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 28/500:40
CMB
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5£231
Wed 27/518:25
DEL
-
CMB
Nonstop3h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/605:00
CMB
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5£233
Thu 14/518:25
DEL
-
CMB
Nonstop3h 30m
IndiGo
Fri 29/509:45
CMB
-
DEL
1 stop7h 45m
IndiGo
Deal found 4/5£235
Thu 16/718:45
DEL
-
CMB
Nonstop3h 35m
SriLankan Airlines
Tue 21/714:10
CMB
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 35m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 4/5£237
Thu 16/719:55
DEL
-
CMB
1 stop9h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 21/717:05
CMB
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5£241
Sat 6/610:00
DEL
-
CMB
2 stops11h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/619:15
CMB
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5£243
Sun 31/512:40
DEL
-
CMB
Nonstop3h 25m
Air India
Sun 7/605:00
CMB
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 30m
Air India
Deal found 3/5£245
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 May 2026.
Sun 4/1022:05
DEL
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CMB
1 stop27h 00m
Batik Air
Fri 9/1002:05
CMB
-
DEL
1 stop19h 00m
Batik Air
Deal found 6/5£474
Thu 16/704:10
DEL
-
CMB
2 stops30h 05m
flydubai
Tue 21/711:15
CMB
-
DEL
2 stops15h 55m
flydubai
Deal found 4/5£727
Sat 11/722:05
DEL
-
CMB
1 stop27h 00m
Batik Air
Wed 29/702:05
CMB
-
DEL
1 stop19h 00m
Batik Air
Deal found 5/5£496
Tue 14/722:05
DEL
-
CMB
1 stop27h 00m
Batik Air
Wed 29/702:05
CMB
-
DEL
1 stop19h 00m
Batik Air
Deal found 5/5£496
Sat 22/804:10
DEL
-
CMB
2 stops30h 05m
flydubai
Sun 6/911:15
CMB
-
DEL
2 stops15h 55m
flydubai
Deal found 6/5£739
Sun 21/604:10
DEL
-
CMB
1 stop12h 25m
flydubai
Sat 27/611:15
CMB
-
DEL
2 stops15h 55m
flydubai
Deal found 6/5£739
Mon 20/704:10
DEL
-
CMB
2 stops30h 05m
flydubai
Sun 26/711:15
CMB
-
DEL
2 stops15h 55m
flydubai
Deal found 6/5£755
Sat 27/604:10
DEL
-
CMB
2 stops30h 05m
flydubai
Tue 7/711:15
CMB
-
DEL
2 stops15h 55m
flydubai
Deal found 4/5£804
Sat 30/504:10
DEL
-
CMB
2 stops30h 05m
flydubai
Sat 6/609:10
CMB
-
DEL
1 stop18h 00m
flydubai
Deal found 2/5£804
Sat 23/504:10
DEL
-
CMB
2 stops30h 05m
flydubai
Sat 30/502:05
CMB
-
DEL
1 stop25h 05m
flydubai
Deal found 2/5£834
Mon 29/604:10
DEL
-
CMB
2 stops30h 05m
flydubai
Fri 10/717:35
CMB
-
DEL
1 stop9h 35m
flydubai
Deal found 3/5£834
Sat 20/604:10
DEL
-
CMB
1 stop28h 00m
flydubai
Fri 26/611:15
CMB
-
DEL
2 stops15h 55m
flydubai
Deal found 6/5£852
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 May 2026.
Wed 27/518:25
DEL
-
CMB
Nonstop3h 30m
IndiGo
Sat 6/623:05
CMB
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 45m
IndiGo
Deal found 7/5£214
Wed 7/1005:15
DEL
-
CMB
Nonstop3h 35m
SriLankan Airlines
Sun 11/1000:40
CMB
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 35m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 4/5£219
Sat 6/618:25
DEL
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CMB
Nonstop3h 30m
IndiGo
Wed 10/623:05
CMB
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 45m
IndiGo
Deal found 7/5£222
Wed 27/518:25
DEL
-
CMB
Nonstop3h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/605:00
CMB
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5£233
Thu 16/718:45
DEL
-
CMB
Nonstop3h 35m
SriLankan Airlines
Tue 21/714:10
CMB
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 35m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 4/5£237
Sun 31/512:40
DEL
-
CMB
Nonstop3h 25m
Air India
Sun 7/605:00
CMB
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 30m
Air India
Deal found 3/5£245
Thu 18/612:40
DEL
-
CMB
Nonstop3h 25m
Air India
Thu 25/605:00
CMB
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 30m
Air India
Deal found 4/5£246
Mon 15/600:25
DEL
-
CMB
Nonstop3h 35m
Air India
Mon 22/617:05
CMB
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Air India
Deal found 6/5£253
Fri 5/612:40
DEL
-
CMB
Nonstop3h 25m
Air India
Tue 9/617:05
CMB
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Air India
Deal found 7/5£254
Fri 17/703:25
DEL
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CMB
Nonstop3h 35m
Air India
Sat 25/717:05
CMB
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Air India
Deal found 5/5£258
Mon 27/703:25
DEL
-
CMB
Nonstop3h 35m
Air India
Sat 1/817:05
CMB
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Air India
Deal found 6/5£303
Wed 24/614:40
DEL
-
CMB
Nonstop3h 35m
Air India
Fri 26/605:00
CMB
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 30m
Air India
Deal found 6/5£528
Last-minute flights from New Delhi to Colombo
Discover last-minute flight deals from New Delhi to Colombo. Data last updated 7 May 2026 and is based on user searches.
Thu 14/518:25
DEL
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CMB
Nonstop3h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 28/500:40
CMB
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5£231
Thu 14/518:25
DEL
-
CMB
Nonstop3h 30m
IndiGo
Fri 29/509:45
CMB
-
DEL
1 stop7h 45m
IndiGo
Deal found 4/5£235
Wed 27/518:25
DEL
-
CMB
Nonstop3h 30m
IndiGo
Sat 6/623:05
CMB
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 45m
IndiGo
Deal found 7/5£214
Wed 27/518:25
DEL
-
CMB
Nonstop3h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/605:00
CMB
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5£233
Sun 31/512:40
DEL
-
CMB
Nonstop3h 25m
Air India
Sun 7/605:00
CMB
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 30m
Air India
Deal found 3/5£245
Sat 6/618:25
DEL
-
CMB
Nonstop3h 30m
IndiGo
Wed 10/623:05
CMB
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 45m
IndiGo
Deal found 7/5£222
Sat 6/610:00
DEL
-
CMB
2 stops11h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/619:15
CMB
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5£243
Mon 15/600:25
DEL
-
CMB
Nonstop3h 35m
Air India
Mon 22/617:05
CMB
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Air India
Deal found 6/5£253
Wed 17/602:25
DEL
-
CMB
1 stop11h 35m
IndiGo
Thu 25/623:05
CMB
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 45m
IndiGo
Deal found 4/5£250
Thu 18/612:40
DEL
-
CMB
Nonstop3h 25m
Air India
Thu 25/605:00
CMB
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 30m
Air India
Deal found 4/5£246
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 May 2026.
Thu 28/500:25
DEL
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CMB
Nonstop3h 35m
Air India
Deal found 5/5£129
Wed 13/504:40
DEL
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CMB
1 stop21h 40m
Air Arabia
Deal found 5/5£306
Sun 24/519:55
DEL
-
CMB
3 stops49h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 2/5£387
Sat 4/719:55
DEL
-
CMB
3 stops46h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 6/5£444
Fri 15/519:55
DEL
-
CMB
2 stops22h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/5£449
Thu 2/704:10
DEL
-
CMB
2 stops30h 05m
flydubai
Deal found 6/5£454
Sat 15/804:10
DEL
-
CMB
2 stops30h 05m
flydubai
Deal found 3/5£455
Sat 20/622:05
DEL
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CMB
1 stop27h 00m
Batik Air
Deal found 6/5£457
Find 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 May 2026.
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 May 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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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
Cheapest return flight
New DelhiColombo
DEL - CMB
DELCMB
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Sun 4/10
22:05-01:05
1 stop27h 00m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Fri 9/10
02:05-21:05
1 stop19h 00m
£474
New DelhiColombo
DEL - CMB
DELCMB
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Sat 11/7
22:05-01:05
1 stop27h 00m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Wed 29/7
02:05-21:05
1 stop19h 00m
£496
New DelhiColombo
DEL - CMB
DELCMB
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Tue 14/7
22:05-01:05
1 stop27h 00m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Wed 29/7
02:05-21:05
1 stop19h 00m
£496
New DelhiColombo
DEL - CMB
DELCMB
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Thu 16/7
04:10-10:15
2 stops30h 05m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Tue 21/7
11:15-03:10
2 stops15h 55m
£727
New DelhiColombo
DEL - CMB
DELCMB
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Sat 22/8
04:10-10:15
2 stops30h 05m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sun 6/9
11:15-03:10
2 stops15h 55m
£739
Fastest return journey
New DelhiColombo
DEL - CMB
DELCMB
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Sun 21/6
04:10-16:35
1 stop12h 25m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sat 27/6
11:15-03:10
2 stops15h 55m
£739
New DelhiColombo
DEL - CMB
DELCMB
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Mon 20/7
04:10-10:15
2 stops30h 05m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sun 26/7
11:15-03:10
2 stops15h 55m
£755
New DelhiColombo
DEL - CMB
DELCMB
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Sat 27/6
04:10-10:15
2 stops30h 05m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Tue 7/7
11:15-03:10
2 stops15h 55m
£804
New DelhiColombo
DEL - CMB
DELCMB
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Sat 30/5
04:10-10:15
2 stops30h 05m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sat 6/6
09:10-03:10
1 stop18h 00m
£804
New DelhiColombo
DEL - CMB
DELCMB
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Sat 23/5
04:10-10:15
2 stops30h 05m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sat 30/5
02:05-03:10
1 stop25h 05m
£834
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport
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How far ahead should I book a flight from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
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 51 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £193). Flying from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £257). 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 May 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 in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 8% 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 7 May 2026.
The most flights from DEL to CMB are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 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 120 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for New Delhi to Colombo flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning 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?
Tuesday 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 14% 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 May 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 8 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 £357, Air India can have you in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from New Delhi in 6h 30m. 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 £170. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is SriLankan Airlines. Air India is currently priced 23% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
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 (87%), SriLankan Airlines (87%) or Air India (76%) 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 £142. On average you can expect to pay £164. The most popular route, (New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl), can usually be booked for £160.
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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £193). Flying from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £257). 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.
Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from New Delhi to Colombo. 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 7 May 2026.
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