Cheap flights from New Delhi to Colombo

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Cheapest round-trip flights $290
IndiGo Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Apr 30 — Wed, May 6
The cheapest round-trip flight from New Delhi to Colombo is currently $290
Cheapest one-way flight $130
IndiGo Nonstop 4 hr Wed, Apr 29
The cheapest one-way flight from New Delhi to Colombo is currently $130
Last-minute weekend getaway $290
IndiGo Nonstop 4 hr Sat, Apr 25 — Sun, Apr 26
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from New Delhi to Colombo is currently $290
Cheapest business class flights $695
SriLankan Nonstop 4 hr Sat, Jun 13 — Mon, Jun 22
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from New Delhi to Colombo is currently $695
Fastest flight 3 hr 25 min The fastest nonstop flight from New Delhi to Colombo takes 3 hr 25 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from New Delhi to Colombo is typically July. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.
July
Cheapest
Typical prices: $210–235
March
Most expensive
Typical prices: $285–375

Popular airlines from New Delhi to Colombo

  • IndiGo
    Nonstop
    from $290
    Typical price: $230–405
    6 weekly nonstop flights
    DEL - CMB Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
    548 weekly connecting flights
    DEL - CMB Every day
  • Air India
    Nonstop
    from $335
    Typical price: $255–405
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    DEL - CMB Every day
    58 weekly connecting flights
    DEL - CMB Every day
  • SriLankan
    Nonstop
    from $335
    Typical price: $290–445
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    DEL - CMB Every day
  • Qatar Airways
    21 weekly connecting flights
    DEL - CMB Every day
  • THAI
    from $888
    Typical price: $470–1,250
    21 weekly connecting flights
    DEL - CMB Every day
  • Etihad
    21 weekly connecting flights
    DEL - CMB Every day

Popular airports near New Delhi

  • Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
    New Delhi India 24 min 6 mi
  • Hindon Airport (HDO)
    Ghaziabad India 45 min 10 mi
  • Jaipur International Airport (JAI)
    Jaipur India 4 hr 15 min 150 mi
  • Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport, Chandigarh (IXC)
    Chandigarh India 4 hr 35 min 144 mi

Popular airports near Colombo

  • Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
    Colombo Sri Lanka 41 min 17 mi
  • Koggala Air Force Base (KCT)
    Koggala Sri Lanka 2 hr 19 min 71 mi
  • Weerawila Airport (WRZ)
    Weerawila Sri Lanka 3 hr 38 min 105 mi
  • Castlereigh Reservoir Waterdrome (NUF)
    Hatton Sri Lanka 4 hr 3 min 49 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from New Delhi to Colombo

The cheapest flights from New Delhi to Colombo are usually in July. Typical ticket prices in July range from $210 to $235.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New Delhi to Colombo recently found on Google Flights was with IndiGo from $290. The cheapest one-way flight was with IndiGo from $130.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest IndiGo flight from New Delhi to Colombo is $290, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.
  • The cheapest Air India flight from New Delhi to Colombo is $335, flying from May 7 to May 13.
  • The cheapest SriLankan flight from New Delhi to Colombo is $335, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.
  • The cheapest THAI flight from New Delhi to Colombo is $888, flying from May 7 to May 13.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New Delhi to Colombo starts at $290 from Thu, Apr 30 to Wed, May 6. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $130 and departs on Wed, Apr 29.
3 hr 25 min is the shortest flight time from New Delhi to Colombo.
Many visitors arrive Dec–May. The city experiences two monsoon seasons, with the heaviest rains Apr–Jun and Sep–Dec. Local events include the Vesak Buddhist festival (May).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from New Delhi to Colombo.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from New Delhi to Colombo really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from New Delhi to Colombo.

In terms of nonstop flights, Air India is the most popular. Air India offers 14 nonstop flights and 58 connecting flights per week. Air India flies from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) .

In terms of flights, IndiGo is the most popular. IndiGo offers 6 nonstop flights and 548 connecting flights per week. IndiGo flies from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) .

Other popular airlines flying from New Delhi to Colombo are:
  • SriLankan offers 14 nonstop flights per week. SriLankan flies from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) .
  • Qatar Airways offers 21 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) .
  • THAI offers 21 connecting flights per week. THAI flies from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) .
  • Etihad offers 21 connecting flights per week. Etihad flies from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between New Delhi and Colombo.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New Delhi to Colombo recently found on Google Flights was with IndiGo from $290. The cheapest one-way flight was with IndiGo from $130.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest IndiGo flight from New Delhi to Colombo is $290, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.
  • The cheapest Air India flight from New Delhi to Colombo is $335, flying from May 7 to May 13.
  • The cheapest SriLankan flight from New Delhi to Colombo is $335, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.
  • The cheapest THAI flight from New Delhi to Colombo is $888, flying from May 7 to May 13.
Air India, SriLankan and IndiGo fly direct from New Delhi to Colombo.
  • There are 6 IndiGo direct flights from New Delhi to Colombo per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
  • There are 14 Air India direct flights from New Delhi to Colombo per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 SriLankan direct flights from New Delhi to Colombo per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between New Delhi and Colombo at price $290 is offered by IndiGo from Sat, Apr 25 to Sun, Apr 26.
Air India, SriLankan and IndiGo fly direct from New Delhi to Colombo.
  • There are 6 IndiGo direct flights from New Delhi to Colombo per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
  • There are 14 Air India direct flights from New Delhi to Colombo per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 SriLankan direct flights from New Delhi to Colombo per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from New Delhi to Colombo on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between New Delhi and Colombo start at $290 from Thu, Apr 30 to Wed, May 6 with IndiGo.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from New Delhi to Colombo, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between New Delhi and Colombo start at $695 from Sat, Jun 13 to Mon, Jun 22 with SriLankan.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between New Delhi and Colombo start at $290 from Thu, Apr 30 to Wed, May 6.
To book business class trips from New Delhi to Colombo, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between New Delhi and Colombo starts at $290 from Sat, Apr 25 to Sun, Apr 26 with IndiGo.
The cheapest last-minute deal between New Delhi and Colombo at price $290 is offered by IndiGo from Sat, Apr 25 to Sun, Apr 26.
To find last-minute flight deals from New Delhi to Colombo, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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