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₹ 11,642+ Cheap flights to Sri Lanka

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 21/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CMB
13 Apr — 20 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Sri Lanka in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Sri Lanka
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Sri Lanka. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 14 March 2026.

Fri 24/412:15
DEL
-
CMB
Nonstop3h 50m
Air India
Tue 28/417:05
CMB
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 40m
Air India
Deal found 9/3₹ 24,024
Wed 8/418:40
DEL
-
CMB
Nonstop3h 40m
IndiGo
Wed 22/423:20
CMB
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 35m
IndiGo
Deal found 13/3₹ 24,116
Thu 12/300:30
DEL
-
CMB
Nonstop3h 40m
Air India
Thu 2/417:05
CMB
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 40m
Air India
Deal found 10/3₹ 24,209
Wed 15/414:40
DEL
-
CMB
Nonstop3h 35m
Air India
Tue 21/417:05
CMB
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Air India
Deal found 11/3₹ 24,301
Mon 16/300:30
DEL
-
CMB
Nonstop3h 40m
Air India
Fri 24/417:05
CMB
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 40m
Air India
Deal found 10/3₹ 24,394
Sun 15/300:30
DEL
-
CMB
Nonstop3h 40m
Air India
Wed 1/419:15
CMB
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 40m
Air India
Deal found 9/3₹ 24,486

Find flight deals to Sri Lanka

Find the latest flights to Sri Lanka in 2026, 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 14 March 2026.

Return from

₹ 24,024

One-way from

₹ 11,642

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

₹ 30,215

Good round-trip deal

₹ 23,149 or less

Good one-way deal

₹ 32,286 or less
Air India
  • Air India
  • 24/4-28/4
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 30m total
  • New Delhi to Colombo
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IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 21/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 00m total
  • New Delhi to Sri Lanka
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (₹ 2,270 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (₹ 474 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in March 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Sri Lanka.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Sri Lanka.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

New DelhiColombo

DEL - CMB

DELCMB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 22/3

00:30-04:10

Nonstop3h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 30/3

17:05-20:50

Nonstop3h 45m

₹ 28,274

New DelhiColombo

DEL - CMB

DELCMB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 8/9

14:45-23:10

1 stop8h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 12/9

17:05-20:50

Nonstop3h 45m

₹ 28,552

New DelhiColombo

DEL - CMB

DELCMB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 16/7

22:05-01:05

1 stop27h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 19/7

02:05-21:05

1 stop19h 00m

₹ 45,461

New DelhiColombo

DEL - CMB

DELCMB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 4/4

04:10-10:15

2 stops30h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 15/4

11:15-03:10

2 stops15h 55m

₹ 66,713

New DelhiColombo

DEL - CMB

DELCMB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 28/3

10:55-00:45

1 stop13h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 31/3

11:15-03:10

2 stops15h 55m

₹ 78,448

New DelhiColombo

DEL - CMB

DELCMB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 9/9

04:10-10:15

2 stops30h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 30/9

11:15-03:10

2 stops15h 55m

₹ 90,460
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

New DelhiColombo

DEL - CMB

DELCMB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 22/4

18:40-22:20

Nonstop3h 40m

₹ 12,844

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Best time to book a flight to Sri Lanka

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Sri Lanka

How long is the flight to Sri Lanka?

On average, a flight from New Delhi to Sri Lanka takes 3 hours 25 minutes. Flights to Sri Lanka from other popular cities in India will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Sri Lanka

The most flights from New Delhi to Sri Lanka are scheduled on a Tuesday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Sri Lanka?

The most popular airlines flying from New Delhi to Sri Lanka are Air India, SriLankan Airlines and IndiGo.

IndiGo
IndiGo
From ₹ 10,585
SriLankan Airlines
SriLankan Airlines
From ₹ 13,159
Air India
Air India
From ₹ 11,753

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sri Lanka?

The cheapest airlines flying from New Delhi to Sri Lanka are Air India, IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines.

Rainfall in Sri Lanka by month

Plan your trip to Sri Lanka by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

Temperature in Sri Lanka by month

Plan your trip to Sri Lanka by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sri Lanka, 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 Sri Lanka

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sri Lanka. 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 Sri Lanka. Reviews last updated 14 March 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Sri Lanka, such as SriLankan Airlines,IndiGo, andAir India. 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.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
81 reviews
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Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.1

Overall

6.8

Food

7.0

Comfort

6.7

Boarding

6.7

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

CMB - SYD

It was ok. Not an excellent service for the cost paid
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
81 reviews
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
81 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.1

Overall

6.8

Food

7.0

Comfort

6.7

Boarding

6.7

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

CMB - SYD

It was ok. Not an excellent service for the cost paid
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
542 reviews
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
81 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.1

Overall

6.8

Food

7.0

Comfort

6.7

Boarding

6.7

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

CMB - SYD

It was ok. Not an excellent service for the cost paid
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,969 reviews
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
81 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.1

Overall

6.8

Food

7.0

Comfort

6.7

Boarding

6.7

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 Sri Lanka

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Sri Lanka?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air India is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Sri Lanka.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Sri Lanka?

    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Sri Lanka. One-way flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl typically cost ₹ 6,486, while return flights cost around ₹ 9,614.

  • How much is a return flight to Sri Lanka?

    A return flight to Sri Lanka will typically cost around ₹ 66,156, however they can be found for as little as ₹ 9,614.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Sri Lanka depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Sri Lanka, 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. As Tours is the closest property to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (0.0 km away from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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