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The lowest prices found within the past 7 days from Delhi to Colombo were £120 for one-way flights and £254 for return flights, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Cheap Flights from Delhi to Colombo & Flight Information
Origin airport IATA code
DEL
Destination airport IATA code
CMB
Number of flight options
1
Return price
£254
Average flight time
3 hours 43 mins

Colombo CMB Flight Information

Traveling From
Delhi
Origin Airport IATA Code
DEL
Traveling To
Colombo
Destination Airport IATA Code
CMB
Number of Airlines Serving
4
Available Airlines
IndiGo, Vistara, SriLankan Airlines
Distance
2395 km
Direct Flight Time
3 35
Flight Price
£254

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight between Delhi and Colombo?
Keen to get on with exploring Colombo? There are a few carriers operating nonstop flights between DEL and CMB. SriLankan Airlines might have your ideal airfare but if not, Air India is another popular option.
How long is a direct flight from Delhi to Colombo?
If you’re the type of traveller who likes to get to know their seat mates, you’ll have approximately 3 hours and 33 minutes to do just that during your nonstop Delhi to Colombo flight. This trip of 1,500 miles can sometimes pass by in 3 hours and 30 minutes, which still gives you plenty of time to make a new friend or two.
What are the best airports for Delhi to Colombo flights?
Want to hear a little more info about your journey from Delhi to Colombo — like which airport you’ll be flying into and out of? There’s every chance you’ll be departing from Delhi (DEL-Indira Gandhi Intl.) and disembarking at Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB).
What are some of the most popular airlines flying from Delhi to Colombo?
If you’re planning to fly from Delhi to Colombo and want terrific customer service and great in-flight entertainment options, one of these reputable airlines might just tick all your boxes.

  • SriLankan Airlines with 60 flights every month.
  • Air India with 34 flights every month.
  • Vistara with 26 flights every month.
  • IndiGo with 17 flights every month.

How many flights are there from Delhi to Colombo?
With 5 flights operating between Delhi and Colombo every day, it’s never too late to arrange a fun-filled holiday to Colombo.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
This is one is easy to remember: Ticket Thursdays. We found that tickets booked on a Thursday resulted in the best deal on average in 2021. However, Friday can be the worst day to purchase plane tickets, as it was the day with the highest average ticket price based on flight demand on ebookers in 2021.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
When analysing flight demand on ebookers in 2021, Friday turned out to be the cheapest day to fly, with Tuesday as a close second. That’s definitely something to consider when booking your next trip! Thinking of traveling mid-week? It turns out that Wednesdays generally had the most expensive airline tickets, so keep this in mind when planning for your next trip.*According to flight demand on ebookers.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.

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Our advanced search tools and comprehensive filters help you find a flight that fits your budget. To search for cheap flights, just enter your travel dates and sort your results by price. With all available tickets listed lowest price first, it’s easy to select the one that’s easiest on your wallet.  

To find the cheapest flights from Delhi to Colombo, you can also travel outside peak season. The more flexible you can be on travel dates, the easier it is to find those cheap flight tickets. We know, for example, that the cheapest time to travel between Delhi to Colombo is May. In the current list of deals available, prices start at £254 and can rise to £284 for return flights.  

Find the best flight from Delhi to Colombo  

Every day between Delhi and Colombo, 5 flights from 4 airlines jet back and forth. And with ebookers, you can book tickets for any one of those flights. If you book a direct flight with JAL, SriLankan Airlines, Air India, ITA Airways, you’ll arrive safely in your destination in around 3hours. If you can think of a quicker way to cover the 2395 km between null and null, let us know! 

Flights from Delhi to Colombo — a great choice on great deals 

We only need a little information to give you a lot of choice. Just tell us when you’re planning your family holiday, long weekend, luxury getaway or quick business trip, and we’ll do the rest. And to keep your choice-making easy, we’ve given you plenty of ways to narrow down your search. Choose one-way, roundtrip or multi city flights, select your preferred airline, your time of arrival and departure and cabin class using the filters.  

Once you’ve told us what you want, we’ll show you what’s on offer. All you need to do is take your pick and start packing.  

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We want the experience of booking your flight from Delhi to Colombo to be as simple as possible. That’s why we designed our search and filter options to make your life easy. Whether you are travelling on business or for pleasure, ebookers has you covered. 

When you’re ready to book, our service is always fast and transparent. We know plans change, so we have a range of flexible booking options. Choose between refundable bookings and flights with no charges should you need to rearrange and travel stress-free. 

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