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$135+ Cheap flights from New Delhi (DEL) to Bandaranaike Intl (CMB)

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 6/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DEL — CMB
may. 4 — may. 111
dom. 5/4
dom. 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$236
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$135
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$283

Good round-trip deal

$236 or less

Good one-way deal

$122 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Delhi to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on abril 29, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 6/159:20 pmDEL - CMB
1 stop10h 00mAir India
jue. 6/268:20 amCMB - DEL
Nonstop3h 40mAir India
Deal found 4/29$236
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/271:45 amDEL - CMB
1 stop10h 05mIndiGo
mié. 6/47:30 pmCMB - DEL
1 stop6h 30mIndiGo
Deal found 4/29$256
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 6/156:45 pmDEL - CMB
Nonstop3h 35mSriLankan Airlines
mié. 6/2512:40 amCMB - DEL
Nonstop3h 35mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 4/29$259
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 7/274:00 pmDEL - CMB
1 stop10h 30mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 8/912:40 amCMB - DEL
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$292
This flydubai deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure flydubai is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 6/154:10 amDEL - CMB
2 stops29h 20mflydubai
dom. 6/2210:30 amCMB - DEL
2 stops16h 40mflydubai
Deal found 4/29$732
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 9/271:00 amDEL - CMB
1 stop22h 30mCathay Pacific
vie. 10/1012:50 amCMB - DEL
1 stop23h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/29$3,703
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 10/49:00 amDEL - CMB
1 stop24h 35mSingapore Airlines
dom. 10/512:50 amCMB - DEL
1 stop28h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/29$4,128
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 10/3111:10 amDEL - CMB
1 stop12h 51mThai Airways
sáb. 11/81:00 amCMB - DEL
1 stop22h 00mThai Airways
Deal found 4/29$4,789

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Delhi to Colombo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated abril 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that are best for you.

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New Delhi

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Colombo

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Return

Price

New DelhiColombo

DEL - CMB

DELCMB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

dom. 6/15

9:20 pm-7:20 am

1 stop10h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

jue. 6/26

8:20 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

$236

New DelhiColombo

DEL - CMB

DELCMB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

mar. 5/27

1:45 am-11:50 am

1 stop10h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

mié. 6/4

7:30 pm-2:00 am

1 stop6h 30m

$256

New DelhiColombo

DEL - CMB

DELCMB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

dom. 6/15

6:45 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

mié. 6/25

12:40 am-4:15 am

Nonstop3h 35m

$259

New DelhiColombo

DEL - CMB

DELCMB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

dom. 7/27

4:00 pm-2:30 am

1 stop10h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

sáb. 8/9

12:40 am-4:15 am

Nonstop3h 35m

$292

New DelhiColombo

DEL - CMB

DELCMB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

dom. 6/15

4:10 am-9:30 am

2 stops29h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

dom. 6/22

10:30 am-3:10 am

2 stops16h 40m

$732

New DelhiColombo

DEL - CMB

DELCMB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

sáb. 9/27

1:00 am-11:30 pm

1 stop22h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

vie. 10/10

12:50 am-11:50 pm

1 stop23h 00m

$3,703

New DelhiColombo

DEL - CMB

DELCMB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

sáb. 10/4

9:00 am-9:35 am

1 stop24h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

dom. 10/5

12:50 am-5:40 am

1 stop28h 50m

$4,128

New DelhiColombo

DEL - CMB

DELCMB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

jue. 6/19

5:55 am-3:00 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$135

New DelhiColombo

DEL - CMB

DELCMB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

dom. 6/15

7:10 pm-7:20 am

2 stops12h 10m

$143

New DelhiColombo

DEL - CMB

DELCMB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

dom. 6/15

6:45 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

$144

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from New Delhi to Colombo in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on New Delhi-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on New Delhi-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New Delhi-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New Delhi-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for New Delhi-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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 April 25, 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 30 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 $1,049). Flying from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,850). 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 abril 29, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 24% on airfare.

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 abril 29, 2025.

The most flights from DEL to CMB are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport ranges from 2.4 - 13.8 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport when rainfall is around 2.4 in.

Temperature in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 80.6 F).

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 abril 29, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Finnair and Cathay Pacific from New Delhi to Colombo by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,273 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
852 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
254 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
73 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL), located 7.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. 3 airlines have flights from Indira Gandhi Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 4 outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip from $236. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are IndiGo, from $256, and SriLankan Airlines, from $259. Air India is currently priced 17% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $135 on Air India. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include SriLankan Airlines from $144 and IndiGo from $170 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on time: Air India (92%), Singapore Airlines (91%), Japan Airlines (82%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $117. While the most popular route (New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl) can be booked for $217 on average our data indicates $209 when flying from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Delhi to Colombo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Delhi to Colombo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Delhi to Colombo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Delhi to Colombo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Delhi to Colombo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Delhi to Colombo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • 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 $1,049). Flying from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,850). 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.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IndiGoCheapest$173Average$256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Air IndiaCheapest$226Average$314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$230Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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