Delhi to Colombo by private jet.
One-way charter from ₹11.4L on a midsize jet. Prices below are estimated from great-circle distance and current hourly rates.
- Distance
- 1,293 nm
- Flight time
- 3h 14m
- One way
- ₹11.4L
- Aircraft
- Midsize jet
Flying Delhi to Colombo.
Delhi to Colombo is 1,293 nautical miles (2,395 km), about 3h 14m in a midsize jet. One-way charter from ₹11.4L.
Most private flights on this route leave from Indira Gandhi International (GA terminal) (DEL) and arrive at Bandaranaike International (CMB). As an international trip, you clear customs and immigration at the first airport of entry; we confirm passports, visas and permits when you book.
The right aircraft depends on passengers and bags. A turboprop takes about 4h 55m. A light jet takes about 3h 23m. A midsize jet takes about 3h 14m.
Prices are for the whole aircraft and exclude GST. Return trips on the same day cost less per leg than two one-way charters, because the aircraft does not reposition empty.
Flight time and estimated price.
GST shown separately.
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Examples only, subject to availability. The exact aircraft depends on which operators have one free on your dates.
Beechcraft King Air 20021 on the Indian charter list
Beechcraft King Air C9014 on the Indian charter list
Pilatus PC-127 on the Indian charter list
Cessna Citation CJ29 on the Indian charter list
Beechcraft Premier I9 on the Indian charter list
Pilatus PC-245 on the Indian charter list
Hawker 800XP10 on the Indian charter list
Cessna Citation XLS9 on the Indian charter list
Hawker 900XP7 on the Indian charter listDepart and arrive privately.
About 16 km from the city centre. Private flights use the general aviation terminal, India's first, opened in September 2020.
Central Delhi airfield for government, VIP and helicopter movements; charter jets use Indira Gandhi International.
Bandaranaike International at Katunayake, about 32 km north of Colombo.
Delhi to Colombo: permits, airports and entry.
- Indira Gandhi International is run by Delhi International Airport Limited, a GMR-led company with the Airports Authority of India holding 26%. India's first general aviation terminal was commissioned here in September 2020.
- The airport has four near-parallel runways and handled about 78.7 million passengers in 2025-26.
- Bandaranaike International, the main gateway, is about 32 km north of Colombo. Ratmalana, about 15 km south of the centre, now accepts international corporate jet and charter flights.
- Sri Lanka gives Indian passport holders a visa on arrival. Rules on stay, fees, hotel bookings and return tickets vary, so every passenger's documents are checked when you book.
Sources:Wikipedia: Indira Gandhi International AirportWikipedia: Ratmalana International AirportBusiness Today, 4 Jul 2026: destinations Indians can visit without a prior visa
On the day.
You choose the departure time. Arrive 30 minutes before take-off; your car can often drive to the aircraft.
Most clients choose a midsize jet for this trip. Larger groups or more luggage need a bigger cabin.
Customs and immigration are handled at the private terminal where available.
Flown by DGCA-licensed NSOP operators, named on your quote.
Empty legs on and near this route.
Aircraft often fly empty to reach their next trip. Those legs sell for less than a full charter, for the whole aircraft.
Other priced trips.
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Delhi to Colombo questions
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Ask a specialistWhich Delhi airport do private jets use?+
Indira Gandhi International (DEL), from its general aviation terminal, the first in India, commissioned in September 2020.
Do Indians need a visa for Sri Lanka?+
Sri Lanka gives Indian passport holders a visa on arrival. Conditions vary, so we check every passenger's documents when you book.
How long is the flight from Delhi to Colombo?+
About 3h 14m in a midsize jet, depending on winds, aircraft and routing.
How much is a private jet from Delhi to Colombo?+
One-way charter from ₹11.4L, before GST. Return trips and overnights change the price.
How many passengers can fly?+
Light jets seat up to 8, super-midsize up to 10 and heavy jets up to 19, depending on the cabin.
Are there empty legs on this route?+
Often. Check the empty-legs page or set an alert for this route.
Keep planning.
Delhi to Colombo, on your schedule.
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