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Flights from New Delhi to Colombo

Airlines operating flights from New Delhi to Colombo

Choose from 3 airlines flying from New Delhi to Colombo, including Air India, SriLankan Airlines and IndiGo. IndiGo currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
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SriLankan Airlines logo SriLankan Airlines
IndiGo logo IndiGo
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from New Delhi to Colombo according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find the cheapest direct flight options from New Delhi to Colombo over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from £71 and round-trip tickets from £172.

Displayed flight fares from New Delhi to Colombo are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight details for New Delhi to Colombo

The distance between New Delhi and Colombo is 2,422.74km. It takes around 3 hours 42 minutes on average to fly from New Delhi to Colombo. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is August.

Cheapest one-way flight price£91
Cheapest return ticket price£172
Off-season travel monthAugust
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance2,422.74km
Average flight time3 hours 42 minutes
Popular airlineAir India
Flight statistics for the New Delhi–Colombo route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from New Delhi to Colombo

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from New Delhi to Colombo?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from New Delhi to Colombo in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from New Delhi to Colombo is May, with an average price of £113. The most expensive month is usually Dec, with average prices reaching £162.

£162
£138
£113
£89
    Cheapest
  • £126
    Feb
  • £138
    Mar
  • £134
    Apr
  • £113
    May
  • £121
    Jun
  • £124
    Jul
  • £132
    Aug
  • £126
    Sep
  • £132
    Oct
  • £143
    Nov
  • £162
    Dec
  • £140
    Jan

What is the cheapest month for return flights from New Delhi to Colombo?

Average price of return flights from New Delhi to Colombo purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

Based on Trip.com's historical data, Apr is often the cheapest month for fly from New Delhi to Colombo, with an average price of £168. Dec is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as £276.

£276
£222
£168
£114
    Cheapest
  • £264
    Feb
  • £209
    Mar
  • £168
    Apr
  • £206
    May
  • £191
    Jun
  • £228
    Jul
  • £224
    Aug
  • £198
    Sep
  • £220
    Oct
  • £235
    Nov
  • £276
    Dec
  • £250
    Jan

Which day of the week is cheapest to fly from New Delhi to Colombo?

Data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average weekly airfare from New Delhi to Colombo on different days of the week according to Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from New Delhi to Colombo is Thu. The average fare on this day is usually lower than on other days. Try to avoid flying on Sat as fares are usually the highest.

£145
£134
£123
£112
    Cheapest
  • £130
    Mon
  • £127
    Tue
  • £130
    Wed
  • £123
    Thu
  • £138
    Fri
  • £145
    Sat
  • £139
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from New Delhi (DEL) to Colombo (CMB)?

    Based on Trip.com data, IndiGo offers one-way fares as low as £91 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. DEL to CMB on Sat, Mar 7), while Air India offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from £172 departing on Fri, Apr 10 and returning on Thu, Apr 16.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct 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.
  • It takes about 3 hours 42 minutes to fly from New Delhi (DEL) to Colombo (CMB).
  • 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.
  • 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: Air India: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AI281 (14:50) SriLankan Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UL192 (05:31)
  • To find best deals on flights from New Delhi to Colombo, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sat, Mar 7, with one-way flights priced at just £91.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is IndiGo.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Colombo travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from New Delhi to Colombo is August, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our February flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from New Delhi to Colombo on February 23, 2026 with IndiGo, with prices starting at £89.
  • 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).
  • The time difference between Colombo and New Delhi is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled 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.

Trip.com airline insights on flights from New Delhi to Colombo

Which airlines offer the cheapest direct flights from New Delhi to Colombo?

Data is based on the past 12 months and reflects the average fare of all direct flights from New Delhi to Colombo on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the airline offering the cheapest direct flights from New Delhi to Colombo is IndiGo, with an average fare of £114.

£93
£114
£135
£156
£177
IndiGo
£114
IndiGo
Air India
£158
Air India
SriLankan Airlines
£177
SriLankan Airlines

Which airlines operate the most flights from New Delhi to Colombo?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights each airline has from New Delhi to Colombo on Trip.com.

According to Trip.com data from the past month, the airline with the most flights from New Delhi to Colombo is Air India, operating 16 flights per week.

4
8
12
16
Air India
16
Air India
SriLankan Airlines
15
SriLankan Airlines
Japan Airlines
8
Japan Airlines
Singapore Airlines
8
Singapore Airlines

How many flights fly from New Delhi to Colombo each day?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights per day of the week from New Delhi to Colombo on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, flights from New Delhi to Colombo are most frequent on Friday, while the fewest flights operate on Monday.

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27
24
21
Highest
24
Mon
24
Tue
24
Wed
24
Thu
30
Fri
30
Sat
29
Sun