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₹ 9,419+ Cheap flights to Colombo

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 3/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CMB
6 Jul — 13 Jul1
1 adult

Flights to Colombo in 2025

Find the latest flights to Colombo in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 454,620 searches and data was last updated on 1 July 2025.

Return from

₹ 19,865

One-way from

₹ 9,419

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

₹ 22,177

Good round-trip deal

₹ 22,431 or less

Good one-way deal

₹ 15,652 or less
Air India
  • Air India
  • 14/8-28/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 14h 00m total
  • New Delhi to Colombo
3/9
  • 3/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 10m total
  • New Delhi to Colombo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (₹ 276,066 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₹ 52,475 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Colombo.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Colombo.

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Cheapest flights to Bandaranaike Intl Airport
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 1 July 2025.

Thu 14/819:35DEL - CMB
1 stop6h 45mAir India
Thu 28/816:00CMB - DEL
1 stop7h 15mAir India
Deal found 30/6₹ 19,865
Tue 1/702:30DEL - CMB
1 stop10h 20mIndiGo
Wed 9/713:50CMB - DEL
1 stop11h 20mIndiGo
Deal found 1/7₹ 20,207

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Locate flights to Colombo that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 454,620 searches and data was last updated on 1 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

New DelhiColombo

DEL - CMB

DELCMB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 14/8

19:35-02:20

1 stop6h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 28/8

16:00-23:15

1 stop7h 15m

₹ 19,865

New DelhiColombo

DEL - CMB

DELCMB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 30/7

19:30-02:30

1 stop7h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 7/8

03:30-10:40

1 stop7h 10m

₹ 21,577

New DelhiColombo

DEL - CMB

DELCMB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 15/7

18:45-22:20

Nonstop3h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 18/7

00:40-04:15

Nonstop3h 35m

₹ 23,718

New DelhiColombo

DEL - CMB

DELCMB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 3/9

16:00-23:10

1 stop7h 10m

₹ 9,419

New DelhiColombo

DEL - CMB

DELCMB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 30/7

19:30-02:30

1 stop7h 00m

₹ 9,504

New DelhiColombo

DEL - CMB

DELCMB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 18/7

05:10-02:20

3 stops21h 10m

₹ 11,816

New DelhiColombo

DEL - CMB

DELCMB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 30/8

05:15-08:50

Nonstop3h 35m

₹ 12,758

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 30/6

Best time to book a flight to Colombo

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

When is the best time to book a flight to Colombo?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from New Delhi to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 27 June 2025.

Booking 71 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Colombo. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Colombo?

On average, a flight from New Delhi to Colombo takes 3 hours 35 minutes. Flights to Colombo from other popular cities in India will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Colombo?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from New Delhi to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 22 June 2025.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Colombo should consider flying on Friday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Thursday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Colombo

The most flights from New Delhi to Colombo are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Colombo?

The cheapest airlines flying from New Delhi to Colombo are Air India, IndiGo and Vistara.

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 ranges from 60.0 - 350.0 mm per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 350.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Colombo 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, 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 1 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with SriLankan Airlines, IndiGo, andAir India to Sri Lanka have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

6.7

Entertainment

6.2

Food

7.0

Boarding

6.6

Crew

7.5

Overall

6.8

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

CMB - SYD

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

Comfort

6.7

Entertainment

6.2

Food

7.0

Boarding

6.6

Crew

7.5

Overall

6.8

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

CMB - SYD

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

Comfort

6.7

Entertainment

6.2

Food

7.0

Boarding

6.6

Crew

7.5

Overall

6.8

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

CMB - SYD

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

Comfort

6.7

Entertainment

6.2

Food

7.0

Boarding

6.6

Crew

7.5

Overall

6.8

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

CMB - SYD

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

FAQs about flying to Colombo

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Colombo if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Colombo on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Colombo?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, FitsAir is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Colombo.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Colombo?

    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Colombo. One-way flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl typically cost ₹ 5,376, while return flights cost around ₹ 9,438.

  • How much is a return flight to Colombo?

    A return flight to Colombo will typically cost around ₹ 269, however they can be found for as little as ₹ 110.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Colombo depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Colombo, Madurai offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does Colombo Bandaranaike Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    Yes. Colombo Bandaranaike Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Green Star Residence is the closest property to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (0.0 km away from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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