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Cheapest return fare
£267
Typical prices: £236-£337
SriLankan Airlines
Thu 3/12Thu 10/12
CMB - DEL • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
£147
Typical prices: £130-£167
IndiGo
Wed 2/12
CMB - DEL • Direct
Advice from real travellers
Air India complimentary meals include vegetarian options, even in economy.
SriLankan Airlines stands out for hospitality and regional cuisine onboard.
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You can fly direct with Air India, IndiGo, and SriLankan Airlines. Average duration is 3h 39m
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 14% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Colombo to New Delhi (CMB-DEL)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Colombo to New Delhi

Thu, 3 Dec - Thu, 10 Dec
SriLankan Airlines Logo
00:35 - 04:10CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
3h 35mdirect
SriLankan Airlines Logo
18:40 - 22:15DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
3h 35mdirect
£267SriLankan Airlines
Fri, 4 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec
Air India Logo
16:15 - 14:35CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
22h 20m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
Air India Logo
00:35 - 04:10DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
3h 35mdirect
£287Air India
Tue, 1 Dec - Thu, 10 Dec
SriLankan Airlines Logo
00:35 - 04:10CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
3h 35mdirect
SriLankan Airlines Logo
18:40 - 22:15DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
3h 35mdirect
£293SriLankan Airlines
Wed, 2 Dec - Thu, 10 Dec
SriLankan Airlines Logo
00:35 - 04:10CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
3h 35mdirect
SriLankan Airlines Logo
18:40 - 22:15DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
3h 35mdirect
£293SriLankan Airlines
Mon, 30 Nov - Thu, 10 Dec
SriLankan Airlines Logo
00:35 - 04:10CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
3h 35mdirect
SriLankan Airlines Logo
18:40 - 22:15DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
3h 35mdirect
£304SriLankan Airlines
Mon, 1 Mar - Thu, 25 Mar
IndiGo Logo
23:15 - 13:00CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
13h 45m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
IndiGo Logo
21:00 - 13:20DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
16h 20m1 stop Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl
£307IndiGo
Thu, 3 Dec - Thu, 10 Dec
IndiGo Logo
23:15 - 15:55CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
16h 40m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
IndiGo Logo
23:00 - 16:15DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
17h 15m1 stop Chennai
£310IndiGo
Sun, 17 Jan - Wed, 27 Jan
IndiGo Logo
23:15 - 14:25CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
15h 10m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
IndiGo Logo
19:45 - 13:20DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
17h 35m1 stop Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl
£314IndiGo
Fri, 4 Dec - Thu, 10 Dec
Air India Logo
16:15 - 07:55CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
15h 40m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
Air India Logo
00:35 - 04:10DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
3h 35mdirect
£350Air India
Thu, 3 Dec - Thu, 10 Dec
Air India Logo
16:15 - 23:15CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
7h 00m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
Air India Logo
00:35 - 04:10DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
3h 35mdirect
£377Air India
Booking Insights

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Colombo to New Delhi flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Colombo to New Delhi to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi?

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to New Delhi from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport usually cost between £226 and £287 in December.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £267 on SriLankan Airlines (3 Dec–10 Dec).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Colombo to New Delhi?

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to New Delhi on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Colombo, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Thursdays for better deals.

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

The cheapest month for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi is April, where tickets cost £215 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £293 and £284 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi?

To get a below average price on the flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Colombo to New Delhi

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on SriLankan Airlines, Air India and CMB

An avid traveller and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg, among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on DEL

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site, Leave Your Daily Hell, in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Colombo to New Delhi

Low season

November

Cheapest flight

£137
Most popular time to fly (8% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Colombo to New Delhi

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FAQs for booking Colombo to New Delhi flights

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi was £147 for a one-way ticket and £267 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Colombo to New Delhi?

    Emirates, and flydubai offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Colombo to New Delhi flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Colombo to New Delhi?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Colombo to New Delhi flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Colombo to New Delhi?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Colombo and New Delhi, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Colombo to New Delhi?

    There are direct flights from Colombo to New Delhi on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Colombo to New Delhi, SriLankan Airlines or Air India?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Colombo to New Delhi are SriLankan Airlines and Air India. With an average price for the route of £255 and an overall rating of 6.8, SriLankan Airlines is the most popular choice. Air India is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £335 and an overall rating of 5.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Colombo to New Delhi?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Colombo to New Delhi.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Colombo to New Delhi?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New Delhi from Colombo is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Colombo to New Delhi?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to New Delhi with an airline and back to Colombo with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Colombo to New Delhi?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New Delhi from Colombo up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi

  • Looking for a cheap flight from New Delhi to Colombo? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £208 or less one-way.

Prefer to fly direct from Colombo to New Delhi?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Monday

Air India,IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

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Tuesday

Air India,IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

Air India,IndiGo, +1 more

Wednesday

Air India,IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

Air India,IndiGo, +1 more

Thursday

Air India,IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

Air India,IndiGo, +1 more

Friday

Air India,IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

Air India,IndiGo, +1 more

Saturday

Air India,IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

Air India,IndiGo, +1 more

Sunday

Air India,IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

Air India,IndiGo, +1 more

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Direct returns

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Monday

Air India,IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

Air India,IndiGo, +1 more

Tuesday

Air India,IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

Air India,IndiGo, +1 more

Wednesday

Air India,IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

Air India,IndiGo, +1 more

Thursday

Air India,IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

Air India,IndiGo, +1 more

Friday

Air India,IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

Air India,IndiGo, +1 more

Saturday

Air India,IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

Air India,IndiGo, +1 more

Sunday

Air India,IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

Air India,IndiGo, +1 more

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