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

196 flights are operational weekly from Colombo to India as of September 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Tue, with 18% of flights per week taking off on this day.

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

28 flights are operational daily from Colombo to India as of September 2025. The most popular departure time for this route is 13:00, with 38% of flights per day taking off in the afternoon.

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

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

Which airlines fly to India?

IndiGo, Air India and SriLankan Airlines 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 38% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to India. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to India on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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 September 2025, there are 4 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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19:30 - 20:50CMB-MAA

1h 20mdirect

17:10 - 18:30MAA-CMB

1h 20mdirect

₹ 11,795IndiGo

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Thu, 9 Oct - Mon, 13 Oct

03:20 - 04:40CMB-MAA

1h 20mdirect

00:55 - 02:20MAA-CMB

1h 25mdirect

₹ 11,883Air India

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Sat, 27 Sep - Sat, 4 Oct

13:30 - 14:55CMB-MAA

1h 25mdirect

15:55 - 17:20MAA-CMB

1h 25mdirect

₹ 12,147SriLankan Airlines

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Fri, 19 Sep - Fri, 26 Sep

18:45 - 20:10CMB-MAA

1h 25mdirect

21:15 - 22:40MAA-CMB

1h 25mdirect

₹ 12,235SriLankan Airlines

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Sat, 27 Sep - Sun, 28 Sep

19:30 - 20:50CMB-MAA

1h 20mdirect

01:05 - 02:30MAA-CMB

1h 25mdirect

₹ 12,499IndiGo

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Thu, 9 Oct - Thu, 9 Oct

19:30 - 20:50CMB-MAA

1h 20mdirect

17:10 - 18:30MAA-CMB

1h 20mdirect

₹ 12,587IndiGo

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Sat, 11 Oct - Thu, 16 Oct

03:20 - 04:40CMB-MAA

1h 20mdirect

00:55 - 02:20MAA-CMB

1h 25mdirect

₹ 12,676Air India

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Sun, 21 Sep - Thu, 25 Sep

00:50 - 22:20CMB-CJB

21h 30m1 stop

23:20 - 23:35CJB-CMB

24h 15m1 stop

₹ 58,096Singapore Airlines

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Sun, 21 Sep - Thu, 25 Sep

00:50 - 00:10CMB-COK

23h 20m1 stop

23:05 - 23:30COK-CMB

24h 25m1 stop

₹ 71,564Singapore Airlines

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Sat, 25 Oct - Fri, 31 Oct

20:30 - 00:55CMB-BLR

28h 25m1 stop

03:35 - 05:05BLR-CMB

1h 30mdirect

₹ 73,676Japan Airlines

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Sat, 7 Feb - Tue, 10 Feb

Air India flights from Colombo to India

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Air India

12 Sept

CMB03:20Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

1h 20m

MAA04:40Chennai

17 Sept

MAA00:55Chennai

1h 25m

CMB02:20Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

₹ 11,707

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Air India

27 Sept

CMB03:20Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

1h 20m

MAA04:40Chennai

4 Oct

MAA00:55Chennai

1h 25m

CMB02:20Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

₹ 11,883

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Air India

21 Sept

CMB03:20Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

1h 20m

MAA04:40Chennai

25 Sept

MAA00:55Chennai

1h 25m

CMB02:20Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

₹ 12,676

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SriLankan Airlines flights from Colombo to India

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SriLankan Airlines

11 Sept

CMB18:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

1h 25m

MAA20:10Chennai

19 Sept

MAA09:55Chennai

1h 25m

CMB11:20Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

₹ 11,971

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SriLankan Airlines

19 Sept

CMB13:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

1h 25m

MAA14:55Chennai

26 Sept

MAA15:55Chennai

1h 25m

CMB17:20Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

₹ 12,147

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SriLankan Airlines

27 Sept

CMB18:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

1h 25m

MAA20:10Chennai

28 Sept

MAA21:15Chennai

1h 25m

CMB22:40Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

₹ 12,235

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Return

Price

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 9/10

19:30-20:50

Nonstop1h 20m

Chennai

Mon 13/10

17:10-18:30

Nonstop1h 20m

₹ 11,795

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 27/9

03:20-04:40

Nonstop1h 20m

Chennai

Sat 4/10

00:55-02:20

Nonstop1h 25m

₹ 11,883

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 19/9

13:30-14:55

Nonstop1h 25m

Chennai

Fri 26/9

15:55-17:20

Nonstop1h 25m

₹ 12,147

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 27/9

18:45-20:10

Nonstop1h 25m

Chennai

Sun 28/9

21:15-22:40

Nonstop1h 25m

₹ 12,235

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 9/10

19:30-20:50

Nonstop1h 20m

Chennai

Thu 9/10

01:05-02:30

Nonstop1h 25m

₹ 12,499

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 11/10

19:30-20:50

Nonstop1h 20m

Chennai

Thu 16/10

17:10-18:30

Nonstop1h 20m

₹ 12,587

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 21/9

03:20-04:40

Nonstop1h 20m

Chennai

Thu 25/9

00:55-02:20

Nonstop1h 25m

₹ 12,676

ColomboCoimbatore

CMB - CJB

CMBCJB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 21/9

00:50-22:20

1 stop21h 30m

Coimbatore Peelamedu

Thu 25/9

23:20-23:35

1 stop24h 15m

₹ 58,096

ColomboKochi

CMB - COK

CMBCOK

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 25/10

00:50-00:10

1 stop23h 20m

Kochi

Fri 31/10

23:05-23:30

1 stop24h 25m

₹ 71,564

ColomboBengaluru

CMB - BLR

CMBBLR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 7/2

20:30-00:55

1 stop28h 25m

Bengaluru Intl

Tue 10/2

03:35-05:05

Nonstop1h 30m

₹ 73,676

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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 ₹ 23,767. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of April, then book flights to India from Colombo during October instead. Flights to India in October, while not as cheap as those in April, still average around ₹ 24,031.

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 ₹ 20,728. Flights from Colombo to India on a Saturday will generally be more expensive and average around ₹ 34,869. 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 ₹ 25,428. Flying to India in the morning is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights in the evening are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of ₹ 33,465.

What is the cheapest Colombo to India flight route?

Fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Chennai for the best Colombo - India flight prices

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 ₹ 25,586 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 ₹ 23,326 on momondo.

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

There are 2 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.

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Fastest flight time	0h 55m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in India	5 airports

The fastest flight from Colombo to India takes 0h 55m

Direct flights go from Colombo to India every day.

There are 5 airports near India: Bengaluru Intl (BLR), Chennai (MAA), Tiruchirappalli Civil (TRZ), Kochi (COK), Madurai (IXM)

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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 September 2025, there are 4 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.

Best airlines flying from Colombo to India

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
FitsAir	PriceFrom ₹ 9,012	Free Cancellation	Rating 0.0 0 reviews	Search FitsAir flights
Air India	PriceFrom ₹ 9,836	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,930 reviews	Search Air India flights
IndiGo	PriceFrom ₹ 11,619	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.9 484 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
SriLankan Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 11,745	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 75 reviews	Search SriLankan Airlines flights

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