Question 1

How long does it take to travel from New Delhi to Colombo?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between New Delhi and Colombo takes around 3.6 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between New Delhi and Colombo?

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The flight distance between New Delhi and Colombo is 2398 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between New Delhi and Colombo?

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Several carriers operate flights between New Delhi and Colombo. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include SriLankan Airlines, Air India Limited.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from New Delhi?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as New Delhi and Mumbai, Bengaluru, Goa, London, Pune, Kolkata, Dubai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Melbourne, Bangkok, Varanasi, Patna, Denpasar, Lucknow, Sydney, Jaipur, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Phuket City.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Colombo?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Colombo and London, Taipei, Singapore, Sydney, Bangkok, Melbourne, Hong Kong, Manila, Perth, Chennai, Goa, Mumbai, Gold Coast, Hanoi, Brisbane, Kaohsiung, Toronto, Bengaluru, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang.

Question 6

What airports are near New Delhi?

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The main airport in New Delhi is Indira Gandhi International. It is also served by Indira Gandhi International, Jaipur International, Chandigarh International, Dehradun, Agra, Pantnagar.

Question 7

What airports are near Colombo?

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The main airport in Colombo is Bandaranaike International. It is also served by Sigiriya, Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala, Kotte Diyawanna Oya SPB.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between New Delhi and Colombo?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between New Delhi and Colombo thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between New Delhi and Colombo can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between New Delhi and Colombo?

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Currently, you can fly between New Delhi and Colombo with IndiGo Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Emirates, Air India Limited, Fly Dubai.

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between New Delhi and Colombo?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between New Delhi and Colombo, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 12

What flights operate between New Delhi and Colombo?

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Traveling between New Delhi and Colombo, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 13

How many airports are there near New Delhi?

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There are a number of airports in and around New Delhi. The main one is Indira Gandhi International and other nearby airports include Indira Gandhi International, Jaipur International, Chandigarh International, Dehradun, Agra, Pantnagar

Question 14

How many airports are there near Colombo?

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There are a number of airports in and around Colombo. The main one is Bandaranaike International and other nearby airports include Sigiriya, Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala, Kotte Diyawanna Oya SPB.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between New Delhi and Colombo depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from New Delhi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between New Delhi and Colombo arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Colombo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 17

What time do flights between New Delhi and Colombo depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from New Delhi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do flights between New Delhi and Colombo arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Colombo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£52
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£51
Cheapest round-trip	£205
Average round-trip	£225
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Airline	Mon 10.06	Tue 11.06	Wed 12.06	Thu 13.06	Fri 14.06	Sat 15.06	Sun 16.06
SriLankan Airlines	---	1	2	2	2	1	2
Air India Limited	1	1	1	1	1	---	1

Airline	Mon 17.06	Tue 18.06	Wed 19.06	Thu 20.06	Fri 21.06	Sat 22.06	Sun 23.06
SriLankan Airlines	---	2	2	2	2	2	2
Air India Limited	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

Airline	Mon 24.06	Tue 25.06	Wed 26.06	Thu 27.06	Fri 28.06	Sat 29.06	Sun 30.06
SriLankan Airlines	---	2	4	3	2	2	3
Air India Limited	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

Airline	Mon 01.07	Tue 02.07	Wed 03.07	Thu 04.07	Fri 05.07	Sat 06.07	Sun 07.07
SriLankan Airlines	3	2	2	2	2	2	2
Air India Limited	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

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IndiGo Airlines	IGO	6E	Yes	0 0
SriLankan Airlines	ALK	UL	Yes	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Emirates	UAE	EK	No	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
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