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$116+ 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 8/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — DEL
Aug 2 — Aug 91
Sat 8/2
Sat 8/9
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 July 28, 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$74

Cheapest round-trip flight

$74

Cheapest airline

IndiGo

Most popular destination

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH)

Good round-trip deal

$133 or less

Good one-way deal

$102 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is currently to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl.
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is currently to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl.
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On average, IndiGo currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (avg. price of $232).
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Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) is currently the most popular flight destination from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (average round-trip price of $328).
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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 July 28, 2025.

Wed 9/107:30 pmCMB - DEL
1 stop6h 30mIndiGo
Tue 9/162:30 amDEL - CMB
1 stop10h 20mIndiGo
Deal found 7/27$244
Thu 8/74:40 pmCMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/189:05 amMLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$259
Tue 9/234:40 pmCMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 40mChina Southern
Sat 9/276:50 pmMLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 7/27$261
Wed 8/2710:30 amCMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 30mflydubai
Mon 9/17:30 amMLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 30mflydubai
Deal found 7/28$262
Tue 9/25:05 pmCMB - DEL
Nonstop3h 40mAir India
Wed 9/37:35 pmDEL - CMB
1 stop6h 45mAir India
Deal found 7/27$268
Sat 8/25:25 pmCMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 30mGulf Air
Thu 8/147:30 amMLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 30mGulf Air
Deal found 7/27$272
Sun 10/512:50 amCMB - BKK
1 stop15h 05mSingapore Airlines
Mon 10/1312:15 pmBKK - CMB
1 stop12h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 7/28$289
Sat 8/235:05 pmCMB - DEL
Nonstop3h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/304:00 pmDEL - CMB
1 stop7h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$294
Sat 8/232:10 pmCMB - DEL
Nonstop3h 35mSriLankan Airlines
Sat 8/306:45 pmDEL - CMB
Nonstop3h 35mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 7/25$319
Thu 7/314:00 pmCMB - DXB
1 stop27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/17:55 pmDXB - CMB
1 stop6h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/26$319
Thu 8/217:30 pmCMB - BKK
1 stop12h 05mIndiGo
Wed 8/2710:05 amBKK - CMB
1 stop9h 55mIndiGo
Deal found 7/26$319
Wed 10/155:25 pmCMB - DXB
1 stop17h 55mGulf Air
Mon 10/271:00 pmDXB - CMB
1 stop19h 15mGulf Air
Deal found 7/28$321

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 July 28, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches

Fly to

New Delhi

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColomboNew Delhi

CMB - DEL

CMBDEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 9/10

7:30 pm-2:00 am

1 stop6h 30m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 9/16

2:30 am-12:50 pm

1 stop10h 20m

$244

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 8/7

4:40 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Male

Mon 8/18

9:05 am-11:10 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$259

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/23

4:40 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Male

Sat 9/27

6:50 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$261

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 8/27

10:30 am-11:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Male

Mon 9/1

7:30 am-9:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$262

ColomboNew Delhi

CMB - DEL

CMBDEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/2

5:05 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 9/3

7:35 pm-2:20 am

1 stop6h 45m

$268

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 8/2

5:25 pm-6:25 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Male

Thu 8/14

7:30 am-9:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$272

ColomboBangkok

CMB - BKK

CMBBKK

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 10/5

12:50 am-5:25 pm

1 stop15h 05m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Mon 10/13

12:15 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop12h 50m

$289

ColomboNew Delhi

CMB - DEL

CMBDEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 8/23

5:05 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 8/30

4:00 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$294

ColomboNew Delhi

CMB - DEL

CMBDEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 8/23

2:10 pm-5:45 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 8/30

6:45 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

$319

ColomboBangkok

CMB - BKK

CMBBKK

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 8/21

7:30 pm-9:05 am

1 stop12h 05m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Wed 8/27

10:05 am-6:30 pm

1 stop9h 55m

$319

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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 July 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should look to book at least 58 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $96). 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 July 27, 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 Saturday 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 $205
AirAsia
AirAsia
From $135
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From $81

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 (379 flights per day), Dubai (156 flights per day), and Malé (100 flights per day).

Kuala Lumpur Intl
Kuala Lumpur Intl
From $115
Singapore Changi
Singapore Changi
From $209
Doha Hamad Intl
Doha Hamad Intl
From $197
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
From $155

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 Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl, with prices starting at $74. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
From $74
Chennai
Chennai
From $93
Male
Male
From $99
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Kuala Lumpur Intl
From $115

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 July 28, 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 SriLankan Airlines, IndiGo, 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.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
75 reviews

Crew

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

6.6

Overall

6.8

Comfort

6.8

Entertainment

6.2

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
75 reviews
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
75 reviews

Crew

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

6.6

Overall

6.8

Comfort

6.8

Entertainment

6.2

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
478 reviews
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
75 reviews

Crew

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

6.6

Overall

6.8

Comfort

6.8

Entertainment

6.2

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
2,927 reviews
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
75 reviews

Crew

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

6.6

Overall

6.8

Comfort

6.8

Entertainment

6.2

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

CMB - SYD

It was ok. Not an excellent service for the cost paid

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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 Malé, Chennai, Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport. Throughout the year, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Dubai, Malé 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 $74 to Abu Dhabi (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $613 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 Air Arabia Abu Dhabi 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 Amman Queen Alia Intl ($81), and Air Arabia Abu Dhabi flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl ($85).

  • 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 $419
    Fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Malé starting at $550
    Fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Dubai starting at $714

  • 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 $2,813 so you can fly first-class even on a budget.

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

    August 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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