Find flights
When to book
Airlines
FAQs
English
Cheap flights from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport
DEL — CMB
11 Oct — 18 Oct1
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in May or June, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Thursday
Cheap flight deals from New Delhi to Colombo
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Delhi (DEL) to Colombo (CMB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 11 September 2025.
Popular in | December |
|---|---|
Cheapest in | May |
Average price | C$ 380 |
Good round-trip deal | C$ 379 or less |
Good one-way deal | C$ 228 or less |
Best time to book a flight from New Delhi to Colombo
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Colombo from New Delhi with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.
Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport
Prices
Airlines
More
How far ahead should I book a flight from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New Delhi to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.
The price you pay for your flight from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 76 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of C$ 1,299). Flying from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,800). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DEL to CMB?
Find hourly flight availability from New Delhi to Colombo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 September 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 20% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Share of one-stop round-trip flights from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Mumbai (BOM) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest layover option from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Mumbai (BOM) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 30m.
What’s the fastest layover option from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Mumbai (BOM) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 30m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Mumbai (BOM) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 56m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Colombo. 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 Colombo. Reviews last updated 11 September 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, such as SriLankan Airlines and Air India. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Entertainment
6.2
Boarding
6.6
Comfort
6.8
Crew
7.5
Overall
6.8
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 1
8.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Jan 2024
CMB - SYD
Entertainment
6.2
Boarding
6.6
Comfort
6.8
Crew
7.5
Overall
6.8
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 1
8.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Jan 2024
CMB - SYD
Entertainment
6.2
Boarding
6.6
Comfort
6.8
Crew
7.5
Overall
6.8
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 1
8.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Jan 2024
CMB - SYD
Related info for your journey
Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Delhi to Colombo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
Travelling to a place near Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Book flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport if you plan to visit one of these locationsNegombo
Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip
Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.
Other flights to Colombo
Explore flights to Colombo departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 11 September 2025.
Top 2 airlines flying from New Delhi to Colombo
Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from New Delhi to Colombo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 11 September 2025.
Fly with Cheapflights
Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travelers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.
How does Cheapflights help users find flights from New Delhi to Colombo?
Cheapflights helps you search for flights from New Delhi to Colombo via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.
Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from New Delhi to Colombo?
Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Colombo from New Delhi by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!
Can Cheapflights find flights from New Delhi to Colombo with no change fees?
Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from New Delhi to Colombo flexibly with Cheapflights today.
Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from New Delhi to Colombo become cheaper?
Yes! Start tracking prices for New Delhi to Colombo flights today and get alerted whenever prices for these flights change. To access this feature, click the bell icon next to the flight deals above, which will prompt you for a valid email address to receive your alerts.