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.

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 Sun, with 18% of flights per week taking off on this day.

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 37% 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.

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

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

11:30 - 12:50MAA-CMB

1h 20mdirect

₹ 11,829IndiGo

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Wed, 24 Sep - Fri, 26 Sep

03:30 - 04:50CMB-MAA

1h 20mdirect

17:10 - 18:30MAA-CMB

1h 20mdirect

₹ 12,359IndiGo

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Tue, 30 Sep - Mon, 6 Oct

03:20 - 04:40CMB-MAA

1h 20mdirect

00:55 - 02:20MAA-CMB

1h 25mdirect

₹ 14,919Air India

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Tue, 30 Sep - Sat, 4 Oct

03:20 - 04:40CMB-MAA

1h 20mdirect

00:55 - 02:20MAA-CMB

1h 25mdirect

₹ 15,007Air India

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Tue, 30 Sep - Sat, 4 Oct

07:20 - 08:40CMB-MAA

1h 20mdirect

15:55 - 17:15MAA-CMB

1h 20mdirect

₹ 15,448SriLankan Airlines

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Tue, 28 Oct - Tue, 4 Nov

13:35 - 14:55CMB-MAA

1h 20mdirect

15:55 - 17:15MAA-CMB

1h 20mdirect

₹ 15,537SriLankan Airlines

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Thu, 6 Nov - Sun, 9 Nov

07:35 - 09:00CMB-BLR

1h 25mdirect

14:15 - 02:20BLR-CMB

12h 05m1 stop

₹ 20,215

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Fri, 3 Oct - Mon, 6 Oct

01:10 - 02:35CMB-BLR

1h 25mdirect

09:25 - 19:55BLR-CMB

10h 30m1 stop

₹ 20,745

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Mon, 27 Oct - Tue, 4 Nov

00:45 - 00:30CMB-TRZ

23h 45m1 stop

01:30 - 23:30TRZ-CMB

22h 00m1 stop

₹ 65,324Singapore Airlines

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Fri, 14 Nov - Tue, 25 Nov

00:45 - 00:30CMB-TRZ

23h 45m1 stop

01:30 - 23:30TRZ-CMB

22h 00m1 stop

₹ 65,413Singapore Airlines

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Fri, 14 Nov - Tue, 25 Nov

Air India flights from Colombo to India

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Air India

30 Sept

CMB03:20Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

1h 20m

MAA04:40Chennai

4 Oct

MAA00:55Chennai

1h 25m

CMB02:20Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

₹ 14,919

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Air India

30 Sept

CMB03:20Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

1h 20m

MAA04:40Chennai

4 Oct

MAA00:55Chennai

1h 25m

CMB02:20Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

₹ 15,007

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Air India

1 Oct

CMB03:20Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

1h 20m

MAA04:40Chennai

7 Oct

MAA00:55Chennai

1h 25m

CMB02:20Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

₹ 15,184

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SriLankan Airlines

18 Sept

CMB13:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

1h 25m

MAA14:55Chennai

21 Sept

MAA09:55Chennai

1h 25m

CMB11:20Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

₹ 12,270

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SriLankan Airlines

18 Sept

CMB13:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

1h 25m

MAA14:55Chennai

23 Sept

MAA15:55Chennai

1h 25m

CMB17:20Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

₹ 12,712

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SriLankan Airlines

28 Oct

CMB07:20Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

1h 20m

MAA08:40Chennai

4 Nov

MAA15:55Chennai

1h 20m

CMB17:15Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

₹ 15,448

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ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 24/9

19:30-20:50

Nonstop1h 20m

Chennai

Fri 26/9

11:30-12:50

Nonstop1h 20m

₹ 11,829

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 30/9

03:30-04:50

Nonstop1h 20m

Chennai

Mon 6/10

17:10-18:30

Nonstop1h 20m

₹ 12,359

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 30/9

03:20-04:40

Nonstop1h 20m

Chennai

Sat 4/10

00:55-02:20

Nonstop1h 25m

₹ 14,919

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 30/9

03:20-04:40

Nonstop1h 20m

Chennai

Sat 4/10

00:55-02:20

Nonstop1h 25m

₹ 15,007

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 28/10

07:20-08:40

Nonstop1h 20m

Chennai

Tue 4/11

15:55-17:15

Nonstop1h 20m

₹ 15,448

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 6/11

13:35-14:55

Nonstop1h 20m

Chennai

Sun 9/11

15:55-17:15

Nonstop1h 20m

₹ 15,537

ColomboBengaluru

CMB - BLR

CMBBLR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 3/10

07:35-09:00

Nonstop1h 25m

Bengaluru Intl

Mon 6/10

14:15-02:20

1 stop12h 05m

₹ 20,215

ColomboBengaluru

CMB - BLR

CMBBLR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 27/10

01:10-02:35

Nonstop1h 25m

Bengaluru Intl

Tue 4/11

09:25-19:55

1 stop10h 30m

₹ 20,745

ColomboTiruchirappalli

CMB - TRZ

CMBTRZ

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 14/11

00:45-00:30

1 stop23h 45m

Tiruchirappalli Civil

Tue 25/11

01:30-23:30

1 stop22h 00m

₹ 65,324

ColomboTiruchirappalli

CMB - TRZ

CMBTRZ

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 14/11

00:45-00:30

1 stop23h 45m

Tiruchirappalli Civil

Tue 25/11

01:30-23:30

1 stop22h 00m

₹ 65,413

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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 ₹ 23,835. 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 ₹ 24,099.

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 ₹ 20,787. Flights from Colombo to India on a Saturday will generally be more expensive and average around ₹ 34,969. 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 ₹ 25,527. 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 ₹ 33,561.

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 ₹ 25,740 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 ₹ 23,746 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	4 airports

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

Direct flights go from Colombo to India every day.

There are 4 airports near India: 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 ₹ 9,038	Free Cancellation	Rating 0.0 0 reviews	Search FitsAir flights
Air India	PriceFrom ₹ 9,864	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,930 reviews	Search Air India flights
IndiGo	PriceFrom ₹ 11,652	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.9 484 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
SriLankan Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 11,779	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 75 reviews	Search SriLankan Airlines flights

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