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New Delhi (DEL)Colombo (CMB)
Direct flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport in India to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport in Sri Lanka.
3 airlines operate this route.≈ 4.3 flights/day · verified from live schedules, updated Jun 2026
Great-circle distance
2,395 km
Estimated flight time
3h 19m
Flight frequency
4.3 flights/day
Return route
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Flight frequency on DEL → CMB
Live dataVerified from live airline schedules · last updated June 2026. Averaged over the most recent 7 days of operations.
Avg flights / day
4.3 flights
Flights / week
30
Verified operators
4
Last verified
June 2026
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Airlines flying DEL → CMB
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New Delhi to Colombo — frequently asked questions
How many flights per day are there from New Delhi (DEL) to Colombo (CMB)?
Based on the latest verified schedules, there are on average 4.3 flights per day from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB), as of June 2026.
Which airlines fly from New Delhi (DEL) to Colombo (CMB)?
Air India Limited, SriLankan Airlines, IndiGo, Private currently operate direct flights on this route.
How long is the flight from New Delhi (DEL) to Colombo (CMB)?
The estimated flight time is 3h 19m, covering a great-circle distance of 2,395 km between New Delhi and Colombo.
Are there direct flights from New Delhi (DEL) to Colombo (CMB)?
Yes. 3 airlines operate direct flights on the DEL–CMB route, so a non-stop journey is available.
About this data. The base list of operating airlines is sourced from the OpenFlights public route database, augmented with manual overrides for carriers that have rebranded, merged, or ceased operations. Flight frequencies and currently-operating carriers are verified against live airline schedules (averaged over the last 7 days) and refreshed regularly. Distance is calculated as the great-circle distance between airport coordinates; estimated flight time assumes a typical cruise speed of 850 km/h with 30 minutes of taxi/climb buffer.