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Flying between Indira Gandhi International to Bandaranayake is very convenient as there are 4 airliners offering direct flights including Japan Airlines, ITA Airways, Air India and SriLankan Airlines. When travelling from Indira Gandhi International you will cover about 1,489 miles before you reach Bandaranayake. This journey will take 3 Hours 38 Minutes.

Depending on the day of the week and the time of day you book, flight prices can vary dramatically. If you are on a tight budget then you should avoid flying at peak hours as the prices are more expensive. The cheapest flights are in the evenings and in mid week. The ticket prices for most airliners will increase the closer you get the departure date, so as soon as you know the date you will travel you should book your flights.

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

For a full summary of all the airliners that fly from Indira Gandhi International to Bandaranayake, please see the table below.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
SriLankan Airlines222222205:1018:35VIEW FLIGHTS
Japan Airlines111111118:3518:35VIEW 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
Japan AirlinesJL5734
SriLankan AirlinesUL196
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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 £100.52 ($127 €120.24)
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DIRECT SriLankan Airlines
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 £183.63 ($232 €219.66)
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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 £80.73 ($102 €96.57)
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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 £171.76 ($217 €205.46)
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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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