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3 airlines operate flights between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and New Delhi. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Air India
• SriLankan Airlines
• IndiGo

Flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi usually depart from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) and arrive at New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• SriLankan Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air India: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• IndiGo: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $327 round-trip via Chennai (MAA), compared to $343 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$40 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SriLankan Airlines and Air India. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

One-stop flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi most commonly connect through:

• Chennai (MAA) - 75% of one-stop connections
• Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) - 1% of one-stop connections

Chennai (MAA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 10% on the Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $319 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $351, a difference of $32. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi flights, with 25% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 25%.

Some of the most popular sights in New Delhi are Connaught Place, New Delhi Railway Station and Karol Bagh. These are among the most viewed places in New Delhi on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi:

• Earliest: departs at 12:35 am and lands at 4:13 am
• Latest: departs at 11:05 pm and lands at 2:43 am.

The flight takes about 3h 38m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 6% above the route average of $337. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi takes 3h 38m, covering 1,487 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $301 to $2,157. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $199.

Flying via Chennai (MAA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 01m, compared with 7h 24m via Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD) and 22h 59m via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

Round-trip flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi range from $299 to $381, with an average of $337 over the past 12 months. Anything below $299 counts as a good deal.