Q: Can I fly back to India from Colombo?

Returning to India from Colombo COVID-19 testing requirements Visitors from Colombo are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering India. Quarantine requirements Visitors from Colombo are not required to quarantine after entering India.

Question 1

What days are direct flights available from India to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

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Direct flights are available for this route on the following days: Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday. Find deals

Question 2

How many flights depart from India to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on average per day?

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Per day, 3 flights depart from India to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on average.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 33% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 67% of flight departures Find deals

Question 3

How long is the flight from India to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

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Air India, SriLankan Airlines, and IndiGo can get you from India to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in just under 1h 10m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. Airlines will cover a distance of 2409 km. All flights are typically nonstop. Find deals

Question 4

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

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For one-way options, check prices for SriLankan Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as ₹ 6,170. Users have also found prices from ₹ 6,251 and ₹ 7,144 on Air India and IndiGo, respectively. Find deals

Question 5

Can I fly to Colombo from India right now?

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Information is based on travel restrictions from India to Colombo

Most visitors from India need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Colombo.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from India must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 48 hours for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to Colombo.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from India are not required to quarantine after entering Colombo.

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Health Insurance - COVID-19 travel insurance is no longer mandatory for all visitors. However, it is important to ensure you take out comprehensive travel insurance before you travel.

Electronic Travel Authorization - All visitors are advised to apply online for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to enter Sri Lanka.

Question 6

Can I fly back to India from Colombo?

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Returning to India from Colombo

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Colombo are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering India.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Colombo are not required to quarantine after entering India.

Question 7

What are the most popular airlines that fly from India to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

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IndiGo, Jet Airways and Air India are the most popular airlines when flying from India to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

Question 8

What are the most popular routes from India to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

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When deciding which route to take from India to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, consider Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl, Chennai - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl or New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl, as they are the most popular.

Question 9

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

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Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for ₹ 10,182. While the most popular route (Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl) can be booked for ₹ 18,184 on average our data indicates ₹ 17,611 when flying from India to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

Question 10

What are the most reliable airlines from India to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

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Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from India to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on time: Japan Airlines (94%), SriLankan Airlines (87%), Air India (70%).

Question 11

Can I find flights from India to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under ₹ 12,500 on Cheapflights?

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Yes, there are multiple flights from India to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under ₹ 12,500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Air India for just ₹ 12,420, but on average you can expect to pay ₹ 13,557.

Question 12

Are there direct flights from India to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under ₹ 12,500 on Cheapflights?

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Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from India to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport under ₹ 12,500. A good price for a direct flight from India to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is less than ₹ 13,557.

Question 13

Are there last-minute flights available from India to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under ₹ 12,500?

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There are currently 20+ open flights from India to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport within the next 7 days for less than ₹ 12,500.

Question 14

Which airlines flying from India to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

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SriLankan Airlines, Air India, and IndiGo are some of the carriers that may have flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for other airlines that may also have this kind of flexibility.

Question 15

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

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Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 53 days in advance to save up to 19% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 53 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from India to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as ₹ 22,649, or ₹ 24,922 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 16

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

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Flights from India to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from India to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in April, with the cheapest ticket starting at ₹ 18,590.

Question 17

When is the cheapest time to fly from India to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (IN - CMB)?

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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time	COVID-19 safety
GoFirst	Cheapest₹ 10,703	Average₹ 18,165	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time57%	COVID-19 safety	Search GoFirst flights
SpiceJet	Cheapest₹ 10,991	Average₹ 18,014	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%	COVID-19 safety	Search SpiceJet flights
IndiGo	Cheapest₹ 11,501	Average₹ 20,995	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	COVID-19 safety	Search IndiGo flights
SriLankan Airlines	Cheapest₹ 12,480	Average₹ 22,481	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	COVID-19 safety	Search SriLankan Airlines flights
Air India	Cheapest₹ 13,263	Average₹ 22,818	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	COVID-19 safety	Search Air India flights
Jet Airways	Cheapest₹ 16,643	Average₹ 20,894	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	COVID-19 safety	Search Jet Airways flights
Vistara	Cheapest₹ 18,518	Average₹ 44,160	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	COVID-19 safety	Search Vistara flights
Thai Lion Air	Cheapest₹ 33,761	Average₹ 39,960	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	COVID-19 safety	Search Thai Lion Air flights
flydubai	Cheapest₹ 67,113	Average₹ 67,113	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	COVID-19 safety	Search flydubai flights

23%of flight departures	Early morningMidnight to 6 am
35%of flight departures	Morning6 am to noon
13%of flight departures	AfternoonNoon to 6 pm
29%of flight departures	Evening6 pm to midnight

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Which airlines flying from India to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Can I find flights from India to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under ₹ 12,500 on Cheapflights?

Are there direct flights from India to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under ₹ 12,500 on Cheapflights?

Are there last-minute flights available from India to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under ₹ 12,500?

What days are direct flights available from India to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

How many flights depart from India to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on average per day?

How long is the flight from India to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

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

What are the most popular routes from India to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

What are the most popular airlines that fly from India to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

What are the most reliable airlines from India to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

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

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