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

• SriLankan Airlines
• Air India
• IndiGo

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

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 New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $325 round-trip and layover options via Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) at $320.

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 New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Chennai (MAA) - 88% of one-stop connections
• Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD) - 3% of one-stop connections
• Kochi (COK) - 2% 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 9% on the New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $308 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $338, a difference of $30. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 40 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport 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 Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are Pettah Market, Jami Ul Alfar Mosque and Fort Railway Station. These are among the most viewed places in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 12:25 am and lands at 4:01 am
• Latest: departs at 6:45 pm and lands at 10:21 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 36m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 8% above the route average of $325. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport takes 3h 36m, 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.

One-way fares from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $178, which is 5% above the typical average for this route.

SriLankan Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while IndiGo has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights are:

• SriLankan Airlines: 88% on time
• IndiGo: 80% on time
• Air India: 79% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 84% of the time on average.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Chennai (MAA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 07m, compared with 7h 15m via Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) and 7h 29m via Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD).

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $21 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• Ace
• AcaRent
• Xdrive Mobility
• SR RENT A CAR

Round-trip flights from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport range from $288 to $370, with an average of $325 over the past 12 months. Anything below $288 counts as a good deal.