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Cheap flights from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from £102

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 7/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DEL — CMB
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in October or May, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£203

One-way from

£102

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£247

Good round-trip deal

£369 or less

Good one-way deal

£138 or less
Air India
  • Air India
  • 3/5-16/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 10m total
  • New Delhi to Colombo
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IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 7/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 20m total
  • New Delhi to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£18 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 21 February 2025.

Sun 6/423:00DEL - CMB
1 stop16h 00mAir India
Sun 13/408:10CMB - DEL
Nonstop3h 40mAir India
Deal found 20/2£209
Sat 5/401:45DEL - CMB
1 stop10h 05mIndiGo
Sun 13/413:50CMB - DEL
1 stop10h 10mIndiGo
Deal found 20/2£229
Sat 5/401:45DEL - CMB
1 stop10h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 13/408:10CMB - DEL
Nonstop3h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£237
Sun 6/405:15DEL - CMB
Nonstop3h 35mSriLankan Airlines
Sat 12/400:40CMB - DEL
Nonstop3h 35mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 20/2£321
Thu 20/303:15DEL - CMB
1 stop10h 40mAir Arabia
Wed 26/323:50CMB - DEL
1 stop17h 50mAir Arabia
Deal found 21/2£497
Thu 24/404:10DEL - CMB
2 stops29h 20mflydubai
Tue 29/410:30CMB - DEL
2 stops16h 40mflydubai
Deal found 20/2£574
Mon 3/301:30DEL - CMB
1 stop22h 00mCathay Pacific
Sun 16/300:45CMB - DEL
1 stop23h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/2£2,846
Tue 4/321:50DEL - CMB
1 stop25h 40mSingapore Airlines
Sun 16/300:45CMB - DEL
1 stop19h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 19/2£3,130

Find flights from New Delhi to Colombo within your budget

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 21 February 2025.

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New DelhiColombo

DEL - CMB

DELCMB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 6/4

23:00-15:00

1 stop16h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 13/4

08:10-11:50

Nonstop3h 40m

£209

New DelhiColombo

DEL - CMB

DELCMB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 5/4

01:45-11:50

1 stop10h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 13/4

13:50-00:00

1 stop10h 10m

£229

New DelhiColombo

DEL - CMB

DELCMB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 5/4

01:45-11:50

1 stop10h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 13/4

08:10-11:50

Nonstop3h 40m

£237

New DelhiColombo

DEL - CMB

DELCMB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 6/4

05:15-08:50

Nonstop3h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 12/4

00:40-04:15

Nonstop3h 35m

£321

New DelhiColombo

DEL - CMB

DELCMB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 20/3

03:15-13:55

1 stop10h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 26/3

23:50-17:40

1 stop17h 50m

£497

New DelhiColombo

DEL - CMB

DELCMB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 24/4

04:10-09:30

2 stops29h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 29/4

10:30-03:10

2 stops16h 40m

£574

New DelhiColombo

DEL - CMB

DELCMB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 3/3

01:30-23:30

1 stop22h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 16/3

00:45-00:25

1 stop23h 40m

£2,846

New DelhiColombo

DEL - CMB

DELCMB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 4/3

21:50-23:30

1 stop25h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 16/3

00:45-20:00

1 stop19h 15m

£3,130

New DelhiColombo

DEL - CMB

DELCMB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 7/4

02:30-12:50

1 stop10h 20m

£102

New DelhiColombo

DEL - CMB

DELCMB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 19/4

14:30-15:00

2 stops24h 30m

£140

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Best time to book a flight from New Delhi to Colombo

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Travel insights for flights from New Delhi to Colombo

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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 14 February 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 88 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 £853). Flying from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,276). 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 21 February 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 33% versus a flight at midday.

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 21 February 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 (3 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 21 February 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Air Arabia and Finnair from New Delhi to Colombo. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,299 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,299 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,299 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Air Arabia
7.7
Good
46 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,299 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Finnair
7.6
Good
1,273 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,299 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,299 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

SriLankan Airlines
6.9
Okay
74 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,299 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Related info for your journey

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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 4 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 £203. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are IndiGo, from £214, and SriLankan Airlines, from £288. Air India is currently priced 12% 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 £102 on IndiGo. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air India from £140 and SriLankan Airlines from £170 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 (84%), SriLankan Airlines (77%) or Air India (75%) 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 £79. On average you can expect to pay £249. The most popular route, (New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl), can usually be booked for £172.

  • 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 £853). Flying from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,276). 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£170Average£226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest£180Average£239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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