Cheap flights from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from ₹ 9,318

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 3/10. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
DEL — CMB
8 Oct — 15 Oct1
1 adult
Economy
Sun 8/10
Sun 15/10

How to find the cheapest flight from New Delhi (DEL) to Colombo (CMB)

All the information you need to plan the best DEL to CMB flight in 2023: compare New Delhi to Colombo flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Colombo.

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Round-trip from

₹ 1,485,402

One-way from

₹ 10,400
High demand for flights, 3% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
From New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
One-way flight from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

DEL - CMB

Price

₹ 17,854 - ₹ 22,150

CMB

Temperature

27 - 28 °C

CMB

Rainfall

60 - 350 mm

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 38 days in advance, which can save you up to 12% on flights from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 38 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at ₹ 22,796. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from ₹ 24,876.

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

Flights from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport lean towards being more expensive in August. Prices are generally better when you fly from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in April, with the cheapest ticket starting at ₹ 19,052.

When is the cheapest time to fly from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (DEL - CMB)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport as you normally would.

Cheap IndiGo flights from New Delhi to Colombo

Consider these cheap IndiGo flights we've found departing from New Delhi to Colombo. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
  • If you’re travelling from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, one of the more common airlines travelling that route is IndiGo. Flights on this route from IndiGo typically cost ₹ 287 RT, a price that is 8232% cheaper than the average New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight. The cheapest flight found was ₹ 227 RT. When travelling from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on IndiGo, the most popular airport to depart from is New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport and the most popular airport to arrive at is Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. When flying from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, IndiGo flights are 26% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap Vistara flights from New Delhi to Colombo

Some of the lowest-priced Vistara flights we've found at this time heading from New Delhi to Colombo. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
  • One of the most popular airlines travelling from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is Vistara. Flights on this route from Vistara typically cost ₹ 265 RT, a price that is 6907% cheaper than the average New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight. The cheapest flight found was ₹ 216 RT. The most popular departure airport in New Delhi when flying to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport. The most popular airport to fly into when visiting Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. When flying from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, Vistara flights are -27% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap New Delhi to Colombo flights in October & November 2023

The best prices found for DEL to CMB flights in October, November
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One-way flights to Colombo from New Delhi

The cheapest one-way flights from New Delhi to Colombo
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New Delhi Indira Gandhi IntlColombo Bandaranaike Intl

DEL - CMB

DELCMB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 13/10

1 stop9h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 20/10

1 stop18h 50m

₹ 18,303

New Delhi Indira Gandhi IntlColombo Bandaranaike Intl

DEL - CMB

DELCMB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 19/10

1 stop18h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 24/10

1 stop6h 50m

₹ 18,470

New Delhi Indira Gandhi IntlColombo Bandaranaike Intl

DEL - CMB

DELCMB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 18/10

1 stop27h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 24/10

1 stop27h 30m

₹ 18,802

New Delhi Indira Gandhi IntlColombo Bandaranaike Intl

DEL - CMB

DELCMB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 3/1

Nonstop3h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/1

Nonstop3h 35m

₹ 20,799

New Delhi Indira Gandhi IntlColombo Bandaranaike Intl

DEL - CMB

DELCMB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 13/10

Nonstop3h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 19/10

Nonstop3h 35m

₹ 20,882

New Delhi Indira Gandhi IntlColombo Bandaranaike Intl

DEL - CMB

DELCMB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 13/10

Nonstop3h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 20/10

1 stop18h 40m

₹ 20,966

New Delhi Indira Gandhi IntlColombo Bandaranaike Intl

DEL - CMB

DELCMB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 13/10

Nonstop3h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 19/10

Nonstop3h 30m

₹ 22,047

New Delhi Indira Gandhi IntlColombo Bandaranaike Intl

DEL - CMB

DELCMB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 23/10

Nonstop3h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 31/10

1 stop11h 50m

₹ 22,796

New Delhi Indira Gandhi IntlColombo Bandaranaike Intl

DEL - CMB

DELCMB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 26/10

1 stop16h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 1/11

1 stop9h 30m

₹ 23,628

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Deals found on 2/10

Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

Read reviews from past customers who have flown IndiGo, Vistara and SriLankan 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.
Vistara
8.1
Very Good
47 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Vistara is one of the best domestic flights. Got a window seat without any extra charge. Comfortable seats, decent leg space, timely landing and good food for free. Only if I could get a free upgrade to premium economy is my wish that vistara can fulfill.

Vistara
8.1
Very Good
47 reviews
Vistara
8.1
Very Good
47 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Vistara is one of the best domestic flights. Got a window seat without any extra charge. Comfortable seats, decent leg space, timely landing and good food for free. Only if I could get a free upgrade to premium economy is my wish that vistara can fulfill.

IndiGo
7.3
Good
171 reviews
Vistara
8.1
Very Good
47 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Vistara is one of the best domestic flights. Got a window seat without any extra charge. Comfortable seats, decent leg space, timely landing and good food for free. Only if I could get a free upgrade to premium economy is my wish that vistara can fulfill.

flydubai
7.1
Good
9 reviews
Vistara
8.1
Very Good
47 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Vistara is one of the best domestic flights. Got a window seat without any extra charge. Comfortable seats, decent leg space, timely landing and good food for free. Only if I could get a free upgrade to premium economy is my wish that vistara can fulfill.

Air Arabia
5.5
Fair
4 reviews
Vistara
8.1
Very Good
47 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Vistara is one of the best domestic flights. Got a window seat without any extra charge. Comfortable seats, decent leg space, timely landing and good food for free. Only if I could get a free upgrade to premium economy is my wish that vistara can fulfill.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about New Delhi to Colombo flights.

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 2 outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day. 5 airlines have flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl on a regular basis.

Can I find flights from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under ₹ 18,400 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under ₹ 18,400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Vistara for just ₹ 18,303, but on average you can expect to pay ₹ 20,799.

Are there direct flights from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under ₹ 20,800 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport under ₹ 20,800. A good price for a direct flight from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is less than ₹ 25,209.

Are there last-minute flights available from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under ₹ 18,400?

There are currently 20+ open flights from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport within the next 7 days for less than ₹ 18,400.

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

Currently priced at ₹ 18,303, Vistara will fly you from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and back. In addition to Vistara, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from SriLankan Airlines and Air India - these airlines can fly you to your destination from ₹ 20,799 and ₹ 20,966, respectively. Vistara is priced at 19% 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 Vistara, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as ₹ 9,318. However, be on the lookout for offers from IndiGo and Air India, 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 popular airlines that fly from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

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: Japan Airlines (82%), Air India (82%), SriLankan Airlines( 77%).

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

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for ₹ 9,877. While the most popular route (New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl) can be booked for ₹ 18,137 on average our data indicates ₹ 78,586 when flying from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

What does DEL to CMB mean?

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport is DEL and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is CMB. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

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Top 5 airlines flying from New Delhi to Colombo

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users travelling from New Delhi to Colombo choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VistaraCheapest₹ 13,698Average₹ 19,610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 17,950Average₹ 22,046FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest₹ 18,872Average₹ 23,897FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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IndiGoCheapest₹ 21,471Average₹ 23,001FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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flydubaiCheapest₹ 62,270Average₹ 68,781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hourly flight availability from New Delhi to Colombo

See what time of day planes typically take off from New Delhi to Colombo
14%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
1%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
54%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
31%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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Weekly flight availability from New Delhi to Colombo

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from New Delhi to Colombo
Monday0daily flights
Tuesday4daily flights
Wednesday2daily flights
Thursday4daily flights
Friday3daily flights
Saturday3daily flights
Sunday2daily flights

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