Cheap flight from New Delhi to Colombo from $248

Frequently Asked Questions

• Which airlines offer direct flights from New Delhi to Colombo?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from New Delhi to Colombo with the following airlines, including: Air India SriLankan Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long does it take to fly from New Delhi (DEL) to Colombo (CMB) and what is the distance?

  It takes around 3 hours 41 minutes to fly from New Delhi (DEL) to Colombo (CMB).

• When is the best time to book flights from New Delhi to Colombo?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from New Delhi to Colombo is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from New Delhi to Colombo?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 28 flight per week flying from New Delhi to Colombo. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: SriLankan Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UL192 (05:31) SriLankan Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UL196 (19:03)

• When are flight tickets from New Delhi (DEL) to Colombo (CMB) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from New Delhi to Colombo is August, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from New Delhi to Colombo on?

  After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from New Delhi to Colombo on November 16, 2025 with Air India, with prices starting at $233.

• Which airports can I fly to for Colombo from New Delhi?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Colombo, with Indira Gandhi International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport (DEL-CMB) is by far the most common option on this route: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).

• Is there any time difference between New Delhi and Colombo?

  The time difference between Colombo and New Delhi is 0h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from New Delhi to Colombo?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.