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Cheap flights from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

DEL — CMB
7 Dec — 14 Dec1
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The best prices from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in May or October, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from New Delhi to Colombo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Delhi (DEL) to Colombo (CMB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 2 December 2024.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,940

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 519
From New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
High demand for flights, 22% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 15% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

Travel insights for flights from New Delhi to Colombo

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from New Delhi to Colombo including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New Delhi to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 22 November 2024.

The price you pay for your flight from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 80 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of C$ 1,386). Flying from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,844). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DEL to CMB?

Find hourly flight availability from New Delhi to Colombo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 2 December 2024.

It’s typically best to fly out from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 18% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from New Delhi to Colombo. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 2 December 2024.

The most flights from DEL to CMB are scheduled on a Friday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport ranges from 60.0 - 350.0 mm per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 350.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

Temperature in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. You should not have trouble finding flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Indira Gandhi Intl; the airport handles an average of 4 outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the New Delhi airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. It is only a 12.5 km journey to Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) from New Delhi’s city centre.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are Japan Airlines (86%), SriLankan Airlines (78%) and ITA Airways (69%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Delhi to Colombo that include hotel bookings?

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  • How can I find direct flights from New Delhi to Colombo?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Delhi to Colombo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Delhi to Colombo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of C$ 1,386). Flying from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,844). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from New Delhi to Colombo

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapestC$ 287AverageC$ 400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapestC$ 380AverageC$ 456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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