Flights from New Delhi Airport (DEL) to Bandaranaike Airport Airport (CMB)

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Getting to Indira Gandhi International from Bandaranayake is very straight forward. There are 4 airliners who all offer direct flights several times a week. The flight time is approximately 3 Hours 38 Minutes.

The exact cost of the flight we vary quite significantly base on the dates you travel, the time of day you will depart and how long in advance you pre book the flights. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. We advise all our viewers to book well in advance. This way you will get the low priced tickets available.

When arriving at Bandaranayake don’t forget to set your watch to the local time!

The table below displays the numbers of daily flights from Indira Gandhi International (DEL) to Bandaranayake (CMB) and the relevant airlines that fly.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
SriLankan Airlines222222205:1018:35VIEW FLIGHTS
Japan Airlines111111118:3522:10VIEW FLIGHTS
ITA Airways111111105:1008:45VIEW FLIGHTS
Air India111111112:2014:30VIEW FLIGHTS

SriLankan Airlines offer the highest number of flights for this route with departures times between 05:10 and 18:35.

You can find the latest flight availability and prices from SriLankan Airlines at srilankan.aero. You can also book direct and get their latest discounts.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
05:10
AirlineFlight  No
SriLankan AirlinesUL192
08:45
AirlineFlight  No
ITA AirwaysAZ5611
12:20
AirlineFlight  No
Air IndiaAI281
18:35
AirlineFlight  No
Japan AirlinesJL5734
SriLankan AirlinesUL196
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Tuesday
05:10
AirlineFlight  No
SriLankan AirlinesUL192
ITA AirwaysAZ5611
12:20
AirlineFlight  No
Air IndiaAI281
18:35
AirlineFlight  No
Japan AirlinesJL5734
SriLankan AirlinesUL196
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Wednesday
05:10
AirlineFlight  No
SriLankan AirlinesUL192
ITA AirwaysAZ5611
14:30
AirlineFlight  No
Air IndiaAI281
18:35
AirlineFlight  No
Japan AirlinesJL5734
SriLankan AirlinesUL196
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Thursday
05:10
AirlineFlight  No
SriLankan AirlinesUL192
ITA AirwaysAZ5611
12:20
AirlineFlight  No
Air IndiaAI281
18:35
AirlineFlight  No
Japan AirlinesJL5734
SriLankan AirlinesUL196
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Friday
05:10
AirlineFlight  No
SriLankan AirlinesUL192
ITA AirwaysAZ5611
12:20
AirlineFlight  No
Air IndiaAI281
18:35
AirlineFlight  No
Japan AirlinesJL5734
SriLankan AirlinesUL196
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Saturday
05:10
AirlineFlight  No
SriLankan AirlinesUL192
ITA AirwaysAZ5611
12:20
AirlineFlight  No
Air IndiaAI281
18:35
AirlineFlight  No
Japan AirlinesJL5734
SriLankan AirlinesUL196
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Sunday
05:10
AirlineFlight  No
SriLankan AirlinesUL192
ITA AirwaysAZ5611
12:20
AirlineFlight  No
Air IndiaAI281
18:35
AirlineFlight  No
SriLankan AirlinesUL196
22:10
AirlineFlight  No
Japan AirlinesJL5734
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Please remember to leave plenty of time to get though customers when you are departing form the airports. Flights regulations are getting very strict these days so getting through customs can take in excess of 1 hour in some cases.

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Flight Price FAQ - New Delhi (DEL) to Colombo (CMB)

DIRECT Air India
What is the cheapest direct flight one way from New Delhi DEL to Colombo CMB?
The cheapest direct flight one way from New Delhi DEL to Colombo CMB is £139.25 ($177 €168.22)
£139.25
$177 | €168.22
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DIRECT Air India
What is the cheapest direct return flight from New Delhi DEL to Colombo CMB?
The cheapest direct return flight from New Delhi DEL to Colombo CMB is £191.96 ($244 €231.90)
£191.96
$244 | €231.90
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1+ STOP(S)
What is the cheapest flight one way from New Delhi DEL to Colombo CMB?
The cheapest flight one way from New Delhi DEL to Colombo CMB is £73.16 ($93 €88.39)
£73.16
$93 | €88.39
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1+ STOP(S)
What is the cheapest return flight from New Delhi DEL to Colombo CMB?
The cheapest return flight from New Delhi DEL to Colombo CMB is £158.13 ($201 €191.03)
£158.13
$201 | €191.03
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Flight Info FAQ - New Delhi (DEL) to Colombo (CMB)

Who flies from New Delhi to Colombo?
The following airlines fly from New Delhi (DEL) to Colombo (CMB): Air India, ITA Airways, Japan Airlines, SriLankan Airlines.
How far is the flight from New Delhi to Colombo?
The flight from New Delhi to Colombo is 2,396KM or 1,489 miles.
How long does the flight from New Delhi to Colombo to take?
The flight from New Delhi to Colombo takes 3 Hours 38 Minutes.

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