Q: Can I fly back to India from Colombo?

Returning to India from Colombo COVID-19 testing requirements Visitors from Colombo must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to 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: Friday. 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, 2 flights depart from India to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on average.
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 100% of flight departures Find deals

Question 3

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

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SpiceJet, Air India, and SriLankan Airlines can get you from India to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in just under 1h 15m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. Airlines will cover a distance of 2409 km. All flights are typically direct. 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 Air India. According to our data, you can fly for as low as ₹ 5,951. Users have also found prices from ₹ 6,823 and ₹ 7,458 on IndiGo and SpiceJet, 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 - Travelers should have the mandatory COVID 19 Insurance of 12 USD with one month cover of 75,000 USD, regardless of vaccination status.

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 must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to 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 New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl, Chennai - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl or Bengaluru 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 ₹ 10,314. While the most popular route (New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl) can be booked for ₹ 19,677 on average our data indicates ₹ 14,887 when flying from India to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

Question 10

Can I find flights from India to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under ₹ 9,900 on Cheapflights?

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Yes, there are multiple flights from India to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under ₹ 9,900. The cheapest flight booked recently is on SpiceJet for just ₹ 9,838, but on average you can expect to pay ₹ 12,853.

Question 11

Are there direct flights from India to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under ₹ 9,900 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from India to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport under ₹ 9,900. A good price for a direct flight from India to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is less than ₹ 12,853.

Question 12

Are there last-minute flights available from India to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under ₹ 13,700?

Accepted Answer

There are currently 20+ open flights from India to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport within the next 7 days for less than ₹ 13,700.

Question 13

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 14

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

Accepted Answer

Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 52 days in advance to save up to 27% 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 52 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 ₹ 22,533, or ₹ 26,262 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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 August, with the cheapest ticket starting at ₹ 14,202.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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
SpiceJet	Cheapest₹ 9,962	Average₹ 14,806	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%	COVID-19 safety	Search SpiceJet flights
GoFirst	Cheapest₹ 10,298	Average₹ 17,887	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time57%	COVID-19 safety	Search GoFirst flights
IndiGo	Cheapest₹ 10,316	Average₹ 19,252	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	COVID-19 safety	Search IndiGo flights
SriLankan Airlines	Cheapest₹ 12,122	Average₹ 21,471	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	COVID-19 safety	Search SriLankan Airlines flights
Air India	Cheapest₹ 12,969	Average₹ 23,177	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	COVID-19 safety	Search Air India flights
Jet Airways	Cheapest₹ 16,266	Average₹ 20,421	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	COVID-19 safety	Search Jet Airways flights
Vistara	Cheapest₹ 18,125	Average₹ 28,412	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	COVID-19 safety	Search Vistara flights
Thai Lion Air	Cheapest₹ 32,996	Average₹ 39,055	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	COVID-19 safety	Search Thai Lion Air flights

19%of flight departures	Early morningMidnight to 6 am
12%of flight departures	Morning6 am to noon
29%of flight departures	AfternoonNoon to 6 pm
40%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 ₹ 9,900 on Cheapflights?

Are there direct flights from India to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under ₹ 9,900 on Cheapflights?

Are there last-minute flights available from India to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under ₹ 13,700?

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 cheapest flights from India to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

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