DEL - CMB

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Cheap Flight Deals from New Delhi to Colombo (DEL-CMB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from New Delhi to Colombo that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from New Delhi to Colombo

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from New Delhi to Colombo.
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Air India Logo
17:55 - 07:20DEL-CMB
13h 25m1 stop
Air India Logo
08:20 - 12:00CMB-DEL
3h 40mdirect
£171Air India
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Fri, 2 May - Mon, 5 May
Air India Logo
20:55 - 07:20DEL-CMB
10h 25m1 stop
Air India Logo
08:20 - 12:00CMB-DEL
3h 40mdirect
£173Air India
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Mon, 19 May - Mon, 26 May
SriLankan Airlines Logo
05:15 - 08:50DEL-CMB
3h 35mdirect
SriLankan Airlines Logo
14:10 - 17:45CMB-DEL
3h 35mdirect
£201SriLankan Airlines
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Sat, 31 May - Sat, 7 Jun
SriLankan Airlines Logo
18:45 - 22:20DEL-CMB
3h 35mdirect
SriLankan Airlines Logo
00:40 - 04:15CMB-DEL
3h 35mdirect
£212SriLankan Airlines
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Mon, 19 May - Sun, 25 May
IndiGo Logo
14:15 - 20:55DEL-CMB
6h 40m1 stop
IndiGo Logo
03:30 - 10:40CMB-DEL
7h 10m1 stop
£224IndiGo
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Fri, 2 May - Sun, 4 May
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20:55 - 07:20DEL-CMB
10h 25m1 stop
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00:40 - 04:15CMB-DEL
3h 35mdirect
Mon, 19 May - Sun, 25 May
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20:55 - 07:20DEL-CMB
10h 25m1 stop
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00:40 - 04:15CMB-DEL
3h 35mdirect
Fri, 2 May - Sun, 4 May
IndiGo Logo
01:45 - 11:50DEL-CMB
10h 05m1 stop
IndiGo Logo
03:30 - 10:40CMB-DEL
7h 10m1 stop
£230IndiGo
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Fri, 30 May - Fri, 6 Jun
flydubai Logo
04:10 - 09:30DEL-CMB
29h 20m2 stops
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02:05 - 03:10CMB-DEL
25h 05m1 stop
£559flydubai
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Thu, 5 Jun - Tue, 10 Jun
flydubai Logo
04:10 - 09:30DEL-CMB
29h 20m2 stops
flydubai Logo
02:05 - 03:10CMB-DEL
25h 05m1 stop
£560flydubai
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Thu, 5 Jun - Tue, 10 Jun

Expert advice for your flight from New Delhi to Colombo

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Air India

Air India offers complimentary meals in economy, with vegetarian options available without pre-ordering.


Use Air India's Upgrade+ bidding system for potential discounted upgrades up to 12 hours before departure.

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines' bid-for-upgrade program allows naming your price for business class upgrades.


SriLankan Airlines offers direct aisle access in business class with lie-flat seats on A330 aircraft.

Airports
DEL

Expect tight security at DEL, with initial checks before check-in. Arrive early to avoid missing your flight due to extensive procedures.

Read more about DELby Robert Schrader
CMB

For a smooth arrival at CMB, consider using Uber for cheap and convenient transport to Colombo. Avoid currency booths; use ATMs for better rates.

Read more about CMBby Ramsey Qubein
Our travel experts
Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on Air India, SriLankan Airlines and CMB

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveller and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg, among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on DEL

Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site, Leave Your Daily Hell, in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for New Delhi to Colombo flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New Delhi to Colombo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New Delhi to Colombo?

The average price of all round-trip flights from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from New Delhi to Colombo, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Tuesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Colombo, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is May, where tickets cost £186 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £273 and £239 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £550 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from New Delhi to Colombo

Low season

September

High season

January

Cheapest flight

£138
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (10% more expensive on average)
Flight from New Delhi to Colombo

When to book flights from New Delhi to Colombo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New Delhi to Colombo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking New Delhi to Colombo flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport was £185 for a one-way ticket and £229 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New Delhi to Colombo?

    New Delhi airport is called New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl and the only airport in Colombo is Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from New Delhi to Colombo?

    Emirates, and flydubai offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the New Delhi to Colombo flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New Delhi to Colombo?

    The Airbus A321-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New Delhi to Colombo flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New Delhi to Colombo?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between New Delhi and Colombo, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from New Delhi to Colombo?

    There are direct flights from New Delhi to Colombo on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New Delhi to Colombo, SriLankan Airlines or Air India?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New Delhi to Colombo are SriLankan Airlines and Air India. With an average price for the route of £237 and an overall rating of 6.8, SriLankan Airlines is the most popular choice. Air India is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £201 and an overall rating of 5.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New Delhi to Colombo?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New Delhi to Colombo.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New Delhi to Colombo?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Colombo from New Delhi is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New Delhi to Colombo?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Colombo with an airline and back to New Delhi with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New Delhi to Colombo?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Colombo from New Delhi up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Colombo to New Delhi? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £125 or less one-way.

Prefer to fly direct from New Delhi to Colombo?

Find which airlines fly direct from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Monday

Air India, ITA Airways, Japan Airlines, +2 more

Air India, ITA Airways, +3 more

Tuesday

Air India, ITA Airways, Japan Airlines, +2 more

Air India, ITA Airways, +3 more

Wednesday

Air India, ITA Airways, Japan Airlines, +2 more

Air India, ITA Airways, +3 more

Thursday

Air India, ITA Airways, Japan Airlines, +2 more

Air India, ITA Airways, +3 more

Friday

Air India, ITA Airways, Japan Airlines, +2 more

Air India, ITA Airways, +3 more

Saturday

Air India, ITA Airways, Japan Airlines, +2 more

Air India, ITA Airways, +3 more

Sunday

Air India, ITA Airways, Japan Airlines, +2 more

Air India, ITA Airways, +3 more

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Direct returns

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Monday

Air India, Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, +1 more

Air India, Japan Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Air India, Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, +1 more

Air India, Japan Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Air India, Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, +1 more

Air India, Japan Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Air India, Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, +1 more

Air India, Japan Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Air India, Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, +1 more

Air India, Japan Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Air India, Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, +1 more

Air India, Japan Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Air India, Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, +1 more

Air India, Japan Airlines, +2 more

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Top airlines flying from New Delhi to Colombo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New Delhi to Colombo. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from New Delhi to Colombo? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6.8
SriLankan AirlinesOverall score based on 73 reviews
7.0Food
6.6Boarding
7.5Crew
6.3Entertainment
6.7Comfort
Airline reviews

From the checking, ground handlimg was very poor.seems new personal on duty,people qho suppose to be teaching them didnt see around.new people may mislead passenger, as of flt info boards, not give proper info.even informatiin counter people dont get uptodate info.makin big ques, totally disaster.guests were not happy about it.even boarding to aircraft some BC class pax sent to aft staircase, some aft pasx sent to front door.poor ground handling.may need to improove.

4.0 Okaychinthaka S. Perera, Oct 2024INL - MLE
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From the checking, ground handlimg was very poor.seems new personal on duty,people qho suppose to be teaching them didnt see around.new people may mislead passenger, as of flt info boards, not give proper info.even informatiin counter people dont get uptodate info.makin big ques, totally disaster.guests were not happy about it.even boarding to aircraft some BC class pax sent to aft staircase, some aft pasx sent to front door.poor ground handling.may need to improove.

Nice crew.flight delay fromBKK for some ground prep issue I guess, crew serve well to guest, and respect to guest as well. As usual AC is old,and nt much comert in compare to other rehional airliners.other than that.all good

All good, on time, depart.only bad side was, airxraft is too old to be in business.hope ailine will manage somethinv somewhat.all good

Flight was on time.food is as usual good.Aircraft is old.old A320, seats aithout any display.crew serve well

Was good, comparatively. A330, with good crew set.on time depature. And crew try there best, to make thing efficient.

Spesific ,Crew and cabin manager, look after all pax on board despite being in a old A320 equipment.Got free seat upgrade as well,but old style seats, no much comfert on it.But food and the spesific crew, was amazing.maintain airlanka standerd.the cabin manager, who was so much keen,keen operate as per SOP.

Was got free upgrade, on old A320.aircraft is out dated kind of.bt service ,cabin manager, tried there best.and food was excelent.

When flying from Indian Sector, should be more prepared with Indian food

KAYAK Real time status update is not accurate.the flight inbound rejected and go around.and came back and land. Delay abt 30 min.still shows ontime.track ur self if u wana real time.and cabin crew s are nicer. Aircraft is jst ok.old airplane.and in midflight ,seems have some compressor issue.airconditioning was nt work properly either.I could litarary see guests were cheking if AC is working.bt on landing it start to gv cool.which probably some one intentionaly kept .which was so bad.even breathing was bit difficult.otjer than that.for me all ok.

This leg of the trip was smoother than compared to the initial trip. Sri Lankan Airlines still have much work to do to improve the overall travel experience.

very run down aircraft. seat tilted. the mobile / magazine holder was broken. The entertainment screen was not working. The crew was good, polite and helpful

Food is good, staff is good... Wi-fi quality is poor, disembarkment after landing is atrocious.

Flight crew was lovely. Bathrooms should have been cleaner. The handsets in business class for watching the entertainment are horrible. Very difficult to figure out which buttons are for what. I managed to get the flight maps on my screen but it wasn't easy. Never got anything else up.

Inflight Services are poor compared to other airlines. They do not offer even water during 15 hr flight. Food is little in portion and I had food poisoning after last meal ( rajma chawal)

This was a bery good experience as it was a newer plane . AI older plane bussiness class is bad .

I had a camera bag that exceeded the 10kg allowance for hand luggage. I am 67 years old and have been travelling will my cameras and lenses all over the world and have not paid once for the excess weight. Also, even if I wanted to check in the bag, I can’t due to lithium batteries and delicate equipment. Air India should review their policies. Or is it just a cash grab. I had to pay additional 7000 rupees.

Other than the inflight video screen freezing for about four hours everything else was brilliant.

The aircraft interiors are falling apart. Felt like a waste paying for business class as it was indistinguishable from economy in any way.

What a pathetic plane it was. Entertainment system didn’t work. USB port was broken. There was a hole on top of folding serving table. Broken restrooms in the middle of flight.

Our seat monitor did not Not work either way going to Vietnam. I had a bulkhead seat with plenty of room, but with No monitor, it was a long flight with no movies. Fun was good, staff was Excellent.

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