Delhi (DEL) to Colombo (CMB) flights

An economy award from Delhi (DEL) to Colombo (CMB) starts at 7,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on SriLankan Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $42.30. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Delhi (DEL) to Colombo (CMB): Air India, IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines. The two airports are 1,489 miles (2,396 km) apart. Air India is in Star Alliance and SriLankan Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 13 ways to fly it with one stop, through Hyderabad, Tiruchirappalli and Chennai and more.
How many miles DEL to CMB costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn SriLankan Airlines | 7,500 | $42.30β50 |
| British Airways ClubOn SriLankan Airlines | 11,000 | $42.30β230 |
| Iberia ClubOn SriLankan Airlines | 11,000 | $72.30β330 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn SriLankan Airlines | 11,000 | $22.30β200 |
| Finnair PlusOn SriLankan Airlines | 14,000 | $22.30β30 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air India | 14,500 | $42.30β470 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Air India | 15,000 | $50.30β98 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Air India | 15,000 | $102.30β470 |
| Etihad GuestOn SriLankan Airlines | 15,000 | $22.30β280 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Air India | 15,000 | $42.30β470 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn SriLankan Airlines | 15,000 | $22.30β30 |
| American AAdvantageOn SriLankan Airlines | 17,500 | $22.30β30 |
Business and first class prices, and 6 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from DEL to CMB
- Air IndiaStar Alliance Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it

- IndiGoNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 1 programWho books it

- SriLankan Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it

Book DEL to CMB with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Air India
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air India
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks SriLankan Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks SriLankan Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air India
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air India
- British Airways ClubBooks SriLankan Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks SriLankan Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Air India
- Finnair PlusBooks SriLankan Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks SriLankan Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks SriLankan Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Air India
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks SriLankan Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks SriLankan Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Air India
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Air India
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Air India
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Air India
- United MileagePlusBooks Air India
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks IndiGo
DEL to CMB with one stop
13 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Hyderabad (HYD)IndiGo the whole way

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- Via Tiruchirappalli (TRZ)IndiGo, then SriLankan Airlines


- Via Chennai (MAA)IndiGo the whole way




- Via Bengaluru (BLR)IndiGo the whole way

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- Via Madurai (IXM)IndiGo, then SriLankan Airlines


- Via Coimbatore (CJB)IndiGo and Air India, then SriLankan Airlines



- Via Kochi (COK)IndiGo, Air India and 1 more, then SriLankan Airlines




- Via Thiruvananthapuram (TRV)IndiGo and Air India, then SriLankan Airlines



- Via Mumbai (BOM)IndiGo and Air India the whole way

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- Via Ahmedabad (AMD)IndiGo, Air India and 2 more, then FitsAir and SriLankan Airlines

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- Via Kathmandu (KTM)IndiGo, Air India and 1 more, then SriLankan Airlines

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- Via Male (MLE)Air India, then Emirates, flydubai and 5 more


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- Via Dhaka (DAC)Biman Bangladesh Airlines, IndiGo and 1 more, then SriLankan Airlines and FitsAirBG


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DEL to CMB: common questions
How many miles does DEL to CMB cost?
In economy it starts at 7,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on SriLankan Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $42.30. Next cheapest: British Airways Club (11,000), Iberia Club (11,000) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (11,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from DEL to CMB?
Air India (Star Alliance), IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines (oneworld) fly nonstop from Delhi (DEL) to Colombo (CMB).
How far is Delhi from Colombo by plane?
Delhi (DEL) and Colombo (CMB) are 1,489 miles (2,396 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book DEL to CMB award flights?
21 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 13 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Delhi and Colombo?
The most direct connections are through Hyderabad (HYD), Tiruchirappalli (TRZ), Chennai (MAA), Bengaluru (BLR) and Madurai (IXM). On 4 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example IndiGo through Hyderabad.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.










