Travelling from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport is 3 hours 30 minutes.
Colombo and New Delhi are in the UTC+5:30 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Take your pick of 32 weekly Bandaranaike International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flights. The 00:35 departure with SriLankan Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. SriLankan Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 14:10.
To ensure you catch your CMB to DEL flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like February, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Air India has direct flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in New Delhi — and maybe even more of India if your schedule allows.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Air India.
Air India is the most punctual carrier that offers CMB to DEL flights. An exceptional 90.16% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bandaranaike International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CMB and DEL:
Kempegowda International Airport
Chennai Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Bandaranaike International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flight is R 2,727. A round-trip fare is currently R 3,863. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from CMB to DEL.
The cheapest month for flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
Finding cheap flights from CMB to DEL is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Handy information about Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Of the departures from Bandaranaike International Airport, 75.71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Bandaranaike International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Colombo. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near CMB? If you're boarding an early flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Reserve a hotel near DEL if you're on a late Bandaranaike International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Go where the road takes you with an Indira Gandhi International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Avis or North Car Hire and see more of New Delhi and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Indira Gandhi International Airport about four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to central New Delhi
From Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 55 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to New Delhi in April.
When booking your flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in New Delhi, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 43ºC (109ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CMB to DEL sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Delhi is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored after you've seen New Delhi. Around 3 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Naqqar Khana, Sita ram park and JU Park-2.
Kanpur is another favourite destination in India and is around 386 kilometres south-east of New Delhi. No trip is complete without experiencing Allen Forest Zoo, J K Temple and Kanpur Memorial Church.