How many flights depart from Colombo to India on average per day?

27 flights are operational daily from Colombo to India as of January 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 20:00, with 41% of flights per day taking off in the afternoon.

How many flights depart from Colombo to India on average per week?

190 flights are operational weekly from Colombo to India as of January 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Tue, with 18% of flights per week taking off on this day.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Colombo to India flights?

According to our data, IndiGo have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 5% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Colombo to India?

IndiGo and Air India are the most popular carriers operating from Colombo to India

How often are flights from Colombo to India delayed?

Historically, on average around 13% of flights between Colombo and India have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 87 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Colombo to India flights?

Generally, flights departing at night tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the morning have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

Which airlines fly to India?

IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines and Air India are the top three most popular airlines that fly to India from Colombo according to our data. IndiGo is the first choice among our users, with 41% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to India. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to India on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Tuesday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Colombo to India?

Prices for flights from Colombo to India refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Colombo to India?

As of January 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Colombo to India.

How old do you have to be to fly from Colombo to India?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Colombo to India.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to India?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to India can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at India. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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09:10 - 10:40

CMB

MAA

1h 30mdirect

19:40 - 21:05

MAA

CMB

1h 25mdirect

₹ 13,532IndiGo

Tue, 27 Jan - Thu, 5 Feb

09:10 - 10:40

CMB

MAA

1h 30mdirect

19:40 - 21:05

MAA

CMB

1h 25mdirect

₹ 13,622IndiGo

Tue, 27 Jan - Thu, 5 Feb

09:10 - 10:40

CMB

MAA

1h 30mdirect

11:30 - 12:45

MAA

CMB

1h 15mdirect

₹ 13,713IndiGo

Thu, 29 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb

17:15 - 18:40

CMB

MAA

1h 25mdirect

11:30 - 12:45

MAA

CMB

1h 15mdirect

₹ 13,803IndiGo

Thu, 29 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb

16:00 - 18:50

CMB

BOM

2h 50mdirect

12:25 - 15:00

BOM

CMB

2h 35mdirect

₹ 19,396Air India

Sat, 24 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan

23:40 - 02:10

CMB

BOM

2h 30mdirect

03:10 - 05:35

BOM

CMB

2h 25mdirect

₹ 20,208SriLankan Airlines

Sat, 24 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan

03:00 - 09:35

CMB

DEL

6h 35m1 stop

05:10 - 08:45

DEL

CMB

3h 35mdirect

₹ 21,020Multiple Airlines

Fri, 30 Jan - Sun, 8 Feb

09:40 - 12:25

CMB

BOM

2h 45mdirect

12:25 - 15:00

BOM

CMB

2h 35mdirect

₹ 21,291Air India

Wed, 28 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan

03:00 - 08:55

CMB

DEL

5h 55m1 stop

18:35 - 22:10

DEL

CMB

3h 35mdirect

₹ 21,381Multiple Airlines

Wed, 4 Feb - Tue, 10 Feb

08:05 - 09:15

CMB

COK

1h 10mdirect

16:15 - 17:25

COK

CMB

1h 10mdirect

₹ 23,366SriLankan Airlines

Sun, 8 Feb - Fri, 13 Feb

Air India flights from Colombo to India

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Air India

24 Jan

CMB16:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

2h 50m

BOM18:50Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

26 Jan

BOM12:25Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

2h 35m

CMB15:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

₹ 19,396

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Air India

7 Jan

CMB08:20Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

25h 05m

1 stop

BLR09:25Bengaluru Intl

12 Jan

BLR22:30Bengaluru Intl

16h 30m

1 stop

CMB15:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

₹ 29,139

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Air India

19 Jan

CMB08:20Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

3h 40m

DEL12:00New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

25 Jan

DEL22:30New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

16h 30m

1 stop

CMB15:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

₹ 30,583

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20 Feb

CMB07:20Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

1h 20m

MAA08:40Chennai

27 Feb

MAA15:55Chennai

1h 20m

CMB17:15Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

₹ 15,427

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7 Feb

CMB07:20Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

1h 20m

MAA08:40Chennai

14 Feb

MAA20:55Chennai

1h 20m

CMB22:15Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

₹ 15,517

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13 Feb

CMB13:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

1h 20m

MAA14:55Chennai

17 Feb

MAA09:45Chennai

1h 20m

CMB11:05Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

₹ 15,607

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ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 27/1

09:10-10:40

Nonstop1h 30m

Chennai

Thu 5/2

19:40-21:05

Nonstop1h 25m

₹ 13,532

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 27/1

09:10-10:40

Nonstop1h 30m

Chennai

Thu 5/2

19:40-21:05

Nonstop1h 25m

₹ 13,622

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 29/1

09:10-10:40

Nonstop1h 30m

Chennai

Sun 1/2

11:30-12:45

Nonstop1h 15m

₹ 13,713

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 29/1

17:15-18:40

Nonstop1h 25m

Chennai

Sun 1/2

11:30-12:45

Nonstop1h 15m

₹ 13,803

ColomboMumbai

CMB - BOM

CMBBOM

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 24/1

16:00-18:50

Nonstop2h 50m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Mon 26/1

12:25-15:00

Nonstop2h 35m

₹ 19,396

ColomboMumbai

CMB - BOM

CMBBOM

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 24/1

23:40-02:10

Nonstop2h 30m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Thu 29/1

03:10-05:35

Nonstop2h 25m

₹ 20,208

ColomboNew Delhi

CMB - DEL

CMBDEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 30/1

03:00-09:35

1 stop6h 35m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 8/2

05:10-08:45

Nonstop3h 35m

₹ 21,020

ColomboMumbai

CMB - BOM

CMBBOM

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 28/1

09:40-12:25

Nonstop2h 45m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sat 31/1

12:25-15:00

Nonstop2h 35m

₹ 21,291

ColomboNew Delhi

CMB - DEL

CMBDEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 4/2

03:00-08:55

1 stop5h 55m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 10/2

18:35-22:10

Nonstop3h 35m

₹ 21,381

ColomboKochi

CMB - COK

CMBCOK

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 8/2

08:05-09:15

Nonstop1h 10m

Kochi

Fri 13/2

16:15-17:25

Nonstop1h 10m

₹ 23,366

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What is the cheapest month to fly to India?

The month of April is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to India from Colombo, with most prices found around ₹ 24,358. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of April, then book flights to India from Colombo during May instead. Flights to India in May, while not as cheap as those in April, still average around ₹ 25,260.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to India?

The cheapest day to depart from Colombo to India is on a Wednesday. Travellers who choose to depart for India on a Wednesday will often find tickets for as low as ₹ 21,244. Flights from Colombo to India on a Tuesday will generally be more expensive and average around ₹ 87,787. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to India?

In the morning is the cheapest time of day to fly from Colombo to India when you can find flight prices for as low as ₹ 24,060. Flying to India in the morning is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights at midday are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of ₹ 35,286.

What is the cheapest Colombo to India flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to India?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to India from Colombo when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to India for around ₹ 27,373 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to India from Colombo for as low as ₹ 21,291 on momondo.

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Direct flights go from Colombo to India every day.

There are 185 airports in India. From Colombo there are direct flights to Thiruvananthapuram (TRV), Bengaluru Intl (BLR), Chennai (MAA), Tiruchirappalli Civil (TRZ) and 1 more.

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How old do you have to be to fly from Colombo to India?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Colombo to India.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to India?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to India can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at India. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Air India	PriceFrom ₹ 6,460	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,974 reviews	Search Air India flights
SriLankan Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 11,860	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 78 reviews	Search SriLankan Airlines flights
IndiGo	PriceFrom ₹ 11,908	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 517 reviews	Search IndiGo flights

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What cabin class options are available on Colombo to India flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Colombo to India flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Colombo to India?

IndiGo and Air India are the most popular carriers operating from Colombo to India

Which airlines fly to India?

How often are flights from Colombo to India delayed?

Historically, on average around 13% of flights between Colombo and India have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 87 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Colombo to India flights?

Generally, flights departing at night tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the morning have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Tuesday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Colombo to India flights?

According to our data, IndiGo have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 5% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

How many flights depart from Colombo to India on average per day?

27 flights are operational daily from Colombo to India as of January 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 20:00, with 41% of flights per day taking off in the afternoon.

How many flights depart from Colombo to India on average per week?

190 flights are operational weekly from Colombo to India as of January 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Tue, with 18% of flights per week taking off on this day.

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