Delhi is a direct, under-4-hour route from Colombo, serving business travellers, tourists and connections across northern India.

Airlines flying Colombo to Delhi

  • SriLankan Airlines, IndiGo, and Air India — direct and one-stop options.

Fares, visa and connections

Indicative fares start around LKR 55,000 return, among the more affordable international routes from Colombo. Sri Lankan travellers need an Indian visa — an e-visa is available for many trip types, and we can advise. From Delhi you can connect on to Agra (Taj Mahal), the Himalayas, or domestic hubs across India.

Colombo to Delhi ticket prices & the cheapest time to fly

Delhi fares from Colombo start from around LKR 55,000 return and move with the season. Here's how to get the cheapest Delhi ticket:

  • Book 4–8 weeks ahead — that's when the lowest Delhi fares are usually released.
  • Skip the peaks — the dearest dates are the April (Avurudu) and December holidays; May–June and September–October are typically the cheapest months to fly.
  • Stay flexible by a day or two — mid-week departures often beat weekend prices.
  • Let us compare every airline — we quote all carriers on CMB → DEL, so you see the genuinely lowest price, not just the first result.

Tell us your dates and we'll reply with the cheapest available Delhi fare — usually the same working day.