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Cheap flights from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from ₹ 11,280

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 23/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DEL — CMB
23 Apr — 30 Apr1
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 30 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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 18 April 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 19,141

One-way from

₹ 11,280

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

₹ 24,354

Good round-trip deal

₹ 24,942 or less

Good one-way deal

₹ 35,306 or less
Air India
  • Air India
  • 4/6-16/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 05m total
  • New Delhi to Colombo
Air India
  • Air India
  • 23/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 20m total
  • New Delhi to Colombo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (₹ 262,812 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₹ 50,797 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 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 18 April 2025.

Wed 4/609:55DEL - CMB
1 stop21h 25mAir India
Mon 16/608:20CMB - DEL
Nonstop3h 40mAir India
Deal found 17/4₹ 19,141
Wed 16/718:45DEL - CMB
Nonstop3h 35mSriLankan Airlines
Sat 19/700:40CMB - DEL
Nonstop3h 35mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 17/4₹ 21,192
Tue 20/507:30DEL - CMB
1 stop7h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/503:30CMB - DEL
1 stop7h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4₹ 23,927
Fri 16/502:30DEL - CMB
1 stop10h 20mIndiGo
Wed 21/513:50CMB - DEL
1 stop10h 15mIndiGo
Deal found 17/4₹ 24,097

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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 Delhi

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Colombo

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Depart

Return

Price

New DelhiColombo

DEL - CMB

DELCMB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 4/6

09:55-07:20

1 stop21h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 16/6

08:20-12:00

Nonstop3h 40m

₹ 19,141

New DelhiColombo

DEL - CMB

DELCMB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 16/7

18:45-22:20

Nonstop3h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 19/7

00:40-04:15

Nonstop3h 35m

₹ 21,192

New DelhiColombo

DEL - CMB

DELCMB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 20/5

07:30-15:00

1 stop7h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 27/5

03:30-10:40

1 stop7h 10m

₹ 23,927

New DelhiColombo

DEL - CMB

DELCMB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 16/5

02:30-12:50

1 stop10h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 21/5

13:50-00:05

1 stop10h 15m

₹ 24,097

New DelhiColombo

DEL - CMB

DELCMB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 8/5

02:30-12:50

1 stop10h 20m

₹ 11,451

New DelhiColombo

DEL - CMB

DELCMB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 19/7

02:30-15:00

2 stops12h 30m

₹ 11,536

New DelhiColombo

DEL - CMB

DELCMB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 11/5

07:30-15:00

1 stop7h 30m

₹ 11,621

New DelhiColombo

DEL - CMB

DELCMB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 20/7

05:15-08:50

Nonstop3h 35m

₹ 12,305

New DelhiColombo

DEL - CMB

DELCMB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 10/5

03:20-23:55

1 stop20h 35m

₹ 24,610

New DelhiColombo

DEL - CMB

DELCMB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 16/6

04:10-09:30

2 stops29h 20m

₹ 35,206

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Best time to book a flight from New Delhi to Colombo

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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 11 April 2025.

Booking 30 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of ₹ 204). Flying from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 264). 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 18 April 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 24% on flights from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from New Delhi to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 30 March 2025.

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

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 18 April 2025.

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

Rainfall in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport ranges from 60.0 - 350.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 350.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

Temperature in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

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 18 April 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Thai Airways, Cathay Pacific and Turkish Airlines from New Delhi to Colombo. 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.

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.3

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

ROBERT,Nov 2024

SGN - BKK

Very professional crew and food were excellent and seats were comfortable. Good choice on screen and relaxed flight

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.3

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

ROBERT,Nov 2024

SGN - BKK

Very professional crew and food were excellent and seats were comfortable. Good choice on screen and relaxed flight

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.3

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

ROBERT,Nov 2024

SGN - BKK

Very professional crew and food were excellent and seats were comfortable. Good choice on screen and relaxed flight

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.3

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

ROBERT,Nov 2024

SGN - BKK

Very professional crew and food were excellent and seats were comfortable. Good choice on screen and relaxed flight

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.3

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

ROBERT,Nov 2024

SGN - BKK

Very professional crew and food were excellent and seats were comfortable. Good choice on screen and relaxed flight

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.3

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

ROBERT,Nov 2024

SGN - BKK

Very professional crew and food were excellent and seats were comfortable. Good choice on screen and relaxed flight

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Delhi to Colombo. 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 from for flights from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    For a flight from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl, you will be flying from Indira Gandhi Intl. New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) is just 12.5 km from the centre of the city. Indira Gandhi Intl is the only New Delhi airport and it handles 6 outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day. 4 airlines have flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl on a regular basis.

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

    Currently priced at ₹ 19,141, Air India will fly you from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and back. In addition to Air India, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from SriLankan Airlines and IndiGo - these airlines can fly you to your destination from ₹ 21,192 and ₹ 24,097, respectively. Air India is priced at 22% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air India, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as ₹ 11,280. However, be on the lookout for offers from IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for a low price.

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

    Before booking your flight to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from New Delhi, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air India (92%), Singapore Airlines (91%), Japan Airlines( 82%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for ₹ 13,091. While the most popular route (New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl) can be booked for ₹ 18,543 on average our data indicates ₹ 40,502 when flying from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Chennai?

    Fort St. George, Semmozhi Poonga, and Valluvar Kottam are the most popular attractions in Chennai if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Fort St. George, Semmozhi Poonga, and Valluvar Kottam can be visited by traveling about 16.6 km, 11.6 km, and 11.1 km respectively from Chennai. Those on a stopover in Chennai in need of a rental car can book one at Chennai for about ₹ 7,413.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights?

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of ₹ 204). Flying from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 264). 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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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 18,058Average₹ 21,896FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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