Colombo to New Delhi (CMB–DEL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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CMB–DEL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. SriLankan Airlines and IndiGo lead the route. The flight covers 1,488 miles in approximately 3h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UL SriLankan Airlines Also: AI, AY, JL | 7 | 320 | 3h35 | – | Oneworld | AI, AY, JL |
| 6E IndiGo | 6 | 32N | 3h45 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
CMB: +0530 · DEL: IST
When it's 6:00 PM in Colombo, it's 6:00 PM in New Delhi.
Airport Express Metro from T3 to New Delhi Railway Station (18–20 min, ₹60) runs 5am–11:30pm. T1 (domestic departures) has a free shuttle to T3 for the metro. Prepaid taxi booths in arrivals offer fixed fares; the New Delhi railway area is ₹400–600.Ola and Uber are reliable from DEL and often cheaper than prepaid taxis. Delhi traffic is severe; plan 60–90 minutes for surface transport during peak hours even though the airport is only 15 km from Connaught Place. NH-48 expressway provides the main access road.
Semi-arid climate with extreme seasonal variation. Summers (April–June) are extremely hot (38–46°C). Heat affects ground crew capacity but flights operate normally. Monsoon season (July–September) brings heavy rain and severe thunderstorms that frequently cause delays and diversions. Dust storms (andhi) precede monsoon onset in May–June and reduce visibility to near zero within minutes.
Dense fog is the most disruptive winter condition. December and January bring persistent cold fog (5–10°C with near-zero visibility) that can shut down operations for hours each morning. Delhi is one of the foggiest major airports in Asia during this period. Autumn (October–November) and spring (February–March) are the most flight-stable windows.
CMB–DEL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CMB to DEL
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines. With 62 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CMB to DEL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CMB to DEL ranges from 3 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,488 miles (2,395 km). There are approximately 62 weekly flights outbound and 62 return, totaling 124 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via DAC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.