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The things to know before you go.Cheapest flight found | ₹ 9,314 |
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Cheapest month to fly | May |
Average flight time | 3 hrs, 35 mins |
Most popular airline | SriLankan Airlines |
Average flights per week | 34 |
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What you need to know before flying from New Delhi to Colombo?
Airport information
Departure
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
New Udaan Bhavan, Opp. T3 IGI Airport, New Delhi – 110037, India
Arrival
Colombo Bandaranaike Airport (CMB)
Canada Friendship Rd, Katunayake 11450, Sri Lanka
Ratmalana, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
Colombo has direct flights from 9-10 Indian cities, and connecting flights from many others. See list here.
Getting to New Delhi airport
- Delhi Airport is located on the Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway 20 km to the south of the city centre.
- Travellers can take the metro (Orange line to T3), prepaid and metered cabs, and hired rickshaws.
Travelling from Colombo
- Colombo Ratmalana Airport lies 17 km south of the Fort Area and Bandaranayke Airport lies 32 km north.
- Travellers can take taxis and buses from the airports to the city.
- Travellers can also rent cars. See here and here.
Facilities at New Delhi and Colombo airports
- Indira Gandhi International Airport has both international and domestic terminals, free Wi-Fi for 45 minutes, premium loungescurrency exchange and forex services, cafés and restaurants, duty-free shops, etc.
- Colombo’s airports have free Wi-Fi, lounges, forex and currency exchange services, 24-hr cafés and food counters, duty-free shops, medical assistance, etc.
- Valid Passport
- Valid Visa
- Return flight tickets (sometimes asked by the immigration depending on your visa type)
Tips on how to make the best out of your flight journey from New Delhi to Colombo
The average flight time from New Delhi to Colombo Bandaranaike is 3h 35min, via direct flights. A trip to Colombo is a great idea for a within-budget international trip. Explore the other best features and places of interest in Sri Lanka.
Weather in Colombo
July to September and November to February are the best times to visit the coastal Colombo. The temperatures are between 4 and 29 degrees Celsius, the rains are lesser, and the season is dry and great for outdoor activities.
Exchange rate
1 Indian Rupee (INR) equals 2.14 Sri Lankan Rupees (LKR). See more here.
Cost of living in Colombo
Rides from Bandaranayke Airport to the city centre cost LKR 110 in a bus and 2,500-3,000 in a taxi, while a 3 km ride in the local autorickshaw called the tuk-tuk costs LKR 150-200. Budget meals (breakfast/lunch/dinner) cost an average of LKR 250-1,500. The famous and popular street dish Kottu Roti costs around LKR 200-350, while a 0.7L bottle of beer costs LKR 240-370.
Mode of payments accepted in Colombo
Sri Lanka is still largely a cash-accepting economy, so cash will work at all places. Travellers can exchange currency anywhere in the city (avoid the airport since rates are lower). Credit cards are accepted at all big hotels.
Best places for your first meal in Colombo
Colombo delicacies include Kottu Roti, Gotu Kola Sambol, Wambatu Moju, Polos, Parippu, Kukul Mas Curry, Fish ambul thiyal, etc. Travellers can head to areas in and around Colombo 07, Colombo 06 and the Fort area for the best restaurants in Colombo.
Documents required to travel from Delhi to Colombo
Passengers travelling from Delhi to Colombo must carry all the documents listed below
Major airlines that operate from Delhi to Colombo
Jet Airways flights to Colombo, Air India flights to Colombo, SriLankan Airlines flights to Colombo
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