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$106+ Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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 9/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — DEL
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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What to know about flights from Colombo

Discover essential information about flights departing from Colombo, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Colombo airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travelers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$98

Cheapest round-trip flight

$130

Cheapest airline

IndiGo

Most popular destination

Male (MLE)

Good round-trip deal

$136 or less

Good one-way deal

$125 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is currently to Chennai.
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is currently to Chennai.
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On average, IndiGo currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (avg. price of $230).
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Male (MLE) is currently the most popular flight destination from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (average round-trip price of $204).
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Cheapest flights from Colombo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Colombo. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

Mon 10/135:05 pmCMB - DEL
Nonstop3h 40mAir India
Tue 10/147:35 pmDEL - CMB
1 stop6h 45mAir India
Deal found 9/11$232
Tue 10/145:05 pmCMB - DEL
Nonstop3h 40mAir India
Wed 10/157:35 pmDEL - CMB
1 stop6h 45mAir India
Deal found 9/11$236
Sat 10/1810:30 amCMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 30mflydubai
Sun 10/197:30 amMLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 30mflydubai
Deal found 9/11$253
Tue 9/239:15 amCMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/236:50 pmMLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$261
Sun 9/217:05 amCMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 30mFitsAir
Sat 9/2711:25 amMLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 35mFitsAir
Deal found 9/11$267
Tue 9/234:40 pmCMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/253:55 pmMLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$268
Sat 9/274:40 pmCMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/289:05 amMLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$269
Mon 9/223:30 amCMB - DEL
1 stop10h 10mIndiGo
Mon 9/299:30 amDEL - CMB
1 stop9h 00mIndiGo
Deal found 9/10$270
Sun 9/217:05 amCMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 30mFitsAir
Tue 9/2311:25 amMLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 35mFitsAir
Deal found 9/11$270
Sat 10/184:40 pmCMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/197:30 amMLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$271
Wed 10/15:25 pmCMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 30mGulf Air
Tue 10/77:30 amMLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 30mGulf Air
Deal found 9/11$273
Wed 10/15:25 pmCMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 30mGulf Air
Fri 10/37:30 amMLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 30mGulf Air
Deal found 9/11$274

Find flights from Colombo within your budget

 
Find flights departing from Colombo that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on September 11, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches

Fly to

New Delhi

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 10/18

10:30 am-11:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Male

Sun 10/19

7:30 am-9:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$253

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 10/9

10:30 am-11:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Male

Wed 10/15

7:30 am-9:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$270

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 9/22

5:25 pm-6:25 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Male

Thu 9/25

7:30 am-9:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$275

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 10/15

5:25 pm-6:25 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Male

Mon 10/20

7:30 am-9:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$275

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 10/3

5:25 pm-6:25 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Male

Tue 10/7

7:30 am-9:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$275

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 9/29

5:25 pm-6:25 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Male

Sat 10/4

7:30 am-9:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$275

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 10/18

5:25 pm-6:25 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Male

Thu 10/23

7:30 am-9:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$275

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 10/8

5:25 pm-6:25 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Male

Wed 10/15

7:30 am-9:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$275

ColomboBangkok

CMB - BKK

CMBBKK

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 3/2

12:45 am-8:00 pm

1 stop17h 45m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Thu 3/12

9:35 am-11:30 pm

1 stop15h 25m

$297

ColomboBangkok

CMB - BKK

CMBBKK

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 2/2

12:45 am-8:00 pm

1 stop17h 45m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sat 2/7

8:00 pm-10:45 am

1 stop16h 15m

$297

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Travel insights for flights from Colombo

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When is the best time to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Colombo to New Delhi. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should look to book at least 60 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $151). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in March will prove the most costly (average of $234). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Colombo to New Delhi. Price data was last updated on September 7, 2025.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport would be wise to consider leaving during Wednesday afternoons when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Tuesday afternoons when fares are usually the most expensive.

Which airlines fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

For flights departing from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport check dates and pricing for the following: SriLankan Airlines, IndiGo, Air India. These airlines depart to the following popular destinations: New Delhi.

SriLankan Airlines
SriLankan Airlines
From $72
Thai AirAsia
Thai AirAsia
From $246
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From $81
AirAsia
AirAsia
From $133

What are popular destinations to fly to from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Some of the most frequent flights departing from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport everyday are: Doha (373 flights per day), Dubai (149 flights per day), and Malé (129 flights per day).

Dubai Intl
Dubai Intl
From $185
Male
Male
From $114
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Kuala Lumpur Intl
From $116
Doha Hamad Intl
Doha Hamad Intl
From $221

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

The cheapest city to fly to from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is Chennai, with prices starting at $98. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Chennai
Chennai
From $98
Bangalore
Bangalore
From $113
Male
Male
From $114
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Kuala Lumpur Intl
From $116

Airline reviews for flights from Colombo

Read reviews and ratings of airlines operating flights from Colombo. Gain insights into the quality of service, in-flight amenities, customer experiences, and overall satisfaction to choose the best airline for your Colombo travel. Please note that the reviews are sourced from user searches and were last updated on September 11, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines, and Air India from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
IndiGo
6.9
Okay
484 reviews

Entertainment

5.7

Crew

7.4

Boarding

6.9

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.9

Food

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Darnie,Jul 2025

LKO - MAA

Whole concept of low cost in flying does not make sense. There are so many paid add ons that eventually the cost is the same as the full fare airline
IndiGo
6.9
Okay
484 reviews
IndiGo
6.9
Okay
484 reviews

Entertainment

5.7

Crew

7.4

Boarding

6.9

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.9

Food

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Darnie,Jul 2025

LKO - MAA

Whole concept of low cost in flying does not make sense. There are so many paid add ons that eventually the cost is the same as the full fare airline
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
75 reviews
IndiGo
6.9
Okay
484 reviews

Entertainment

5.7

Crew

7.4

Boarding

6.9

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.9

Food

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Darnie,Jul 2025

LKO - MAA

Whole concept of low cost in flying does not make sense. There are so many paid add ons that eventually the cost is the same as the full fare airline
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,930 reviews
IndiGo
6.9
Okay
484 reviews

Entertainment

5.7

Crew

7.4

Boarding

6.9

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.9

Food

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Darnie,Jul 2025

LKO - MAA

Whole concept of low cost in flying does not make sense. There are so many paid add ons that eventually the cost is the same as the full fare airline

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Related info for your journey

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  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    This month, the top selected destinations from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, London Heathrow Airport, Chennai. Throughout the year, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Malé, Dubai are some of the top choices made by users flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for as low as $98 to Chennai (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $630 to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to anywhere?

    Over the past few days, we've found that SriLankan Airlines, Etihad Airways, and Salam Air have the cheapest prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. SriLankan Airlines flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl ($72), Etihad Airways flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol ($81), and Salam Air flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai Intl ($112).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Options for some of the cheapest premium economy flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport we have found on Cheapflights are as follows:
    Fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Chennai starting at $310
    Fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Bangkok Don Mueang Intl Airport starting at $477
    Fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Mumbai starting at $636
    Fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport starting at $790

  • What is the cheapest first class flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    If you’re looking for a cheap first-class flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, consider Malé. Prices start at $763 so you can fly first-class even on a budget.

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

    January is currently the cheapest month to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. At this moment in time March is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Check out the cheapest flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to embark to:
    Fly from Colombo to New Delhi from $425 round trip

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