Cheap flights from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in May or June, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday
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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 30 July 2025.
Popular in | December |
|---|---|
Cheapest in | May |
Average price | C$ 368 |
Good round-trip deal | C$ 454 or less |
Good one-way deal | C$ 229 or less |
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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 25 July 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 71 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$ 1,337). Flying from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,808). 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 30 July 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 41% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.
Weekly flight availability from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport
Explore weekly flight availability from New Delhi to Colombo. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 30 July 2025.
The most flights from DEL to CMB are scheduled on a Tuesday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).
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.
Chennai (MAA) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 60% of one-stop itineraries from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Mumbai (BOM) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 372.
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.
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