Best Time to Fly Delhi to Colombo | Month-by-Month Prices

Q: What is the cheapest month to fly Delhi to Colombo?

March is consistently the cheapest month, with fares from €266. April and May are also good value.

Q: What is peak season for Delhi to Colombo?

September is peak season when fares reach €318+. Book well ahead or consider travelling a month earlier or later.

Q: How much cheaper is March vs September?

Flying in March vs September saves approximately €52 per one-way ticket on average.

Q: What is the cheapest day to fly Delhi to Colombo?

Wednesdays offer the lowest fares. Avoid Fridays which are typically 20–35% more expensive.

Q: How far ahead should I book Delhi to Colombo?

5–7 weeks before departure is the sweet spot. Last-minute bookings (under 2 weeks) cost 30–60% more on this route.

The cheapest month to fly from Delhi to Colombo is March, with fares from €266. The most expensive period is September, when prices can reach €318+ — a difference of €52 per ticket. Booking on a Wednesday and travelling off-peak can save you significantly on the 2,395 km DEL–CMB sector.

Month-by-Month Price Breakdown: Delhi to Colombo

Based on 156 real fares found on this route over the last 12 months, showing the cheapest seen in each of 8 months. Updated 30 Aug 2026.

January

€276

Cheapest

February

€270

Cheapest

March

€266

Cheapest

July

€274

Cheapest

September

€318

Peak

October

€286

Cheapest

November

€277

Cheapest

December

€295

Price Comparison Table

Month	From price	vs cheapest	Verdict
January	€276	+€10	Best value
February	€270	+€4	Best value
March	€266	Cheapest	Best value
July	€274	+€8	Best value
September	€318	+€52	Expensive
October	€286	+€20	Average
November	€277	+€11	Good value
December	€295	+€29	Average

Day-of-Week Price Patterns

On the Delhi–Colombo route, Wednesdays are typically the cheapest day to fly, while Fridays are most expensive. Mid-week departures (Tuesday, Wednesday) save an average of 15–25% compared to weekend travel.

Best combination: Fly on a Wednesday in March booking 5–7 weeks ahead for the lowest possible fare on Delhi–Colombo.

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Airline	Code	Role	Aircraft
SriLankan Airlines	UL	Operates	Airbus Industrie A320
Air India	AI	Codeshare	Airbus Industrie A320
LADE	MJ	Codeshare	Airbus Industrie A320

Live fares Delhi to Colombo

Updated 30 Aug 2026

Departs	Booking site	Stops	Duration	From
Wed 3 Mar	Turna.com	Direct	7h 10m	€266
Tue 16 Feb	Kupi.com	Direct	7h 10m	€270
Thu 22 Jul	Kupi.com	Direct	7h 10m	€274
Sun 10 Jan	Turna.com	Direct	7h 10m	€276
Mon 23 Nov	Mytrip.com	Direct	7h 10m	€277
Sat 20 Feb	Kupi.com	Direct	7h 10m	€277
Sun 21 Feb	Kupi.com	Direct	7h 10m	€277
Mon 9 Nov	Mytrip.com	Direct	7h 10m	€278
Mon 22 Feb	Kupi.com	Direct	7h 10m	€279
Sun 24 Jan	Tickets.kz	Direct	7h 10m	€280

Real fares found on this route recently, cheapest first. Great-circle distance 2,395 km. Prices move daily - run a search for your own dates.

Best Time to Fly: Delhi → Colombo

Month-by-Month Price Breakdown: Delhi to Colombo

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