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Airline

Air India (AI)

Air India connects Colombo to Indian metros and onward long-haul routes. CMB passengers book AI for baggage-inclusive fares, meal service, and access to Europe and North America through Indian hubs. Inbound travelers value the airline’s improving punctuality and the ability to change tickets through Colombo offices with clear fee tables. Loyalty earning, advance seat selection, and premium-cabin upgrade options keep Air India relevant for Colombo outbound reservations and return tickets requiring network depth.

Why travelers choose Air India

  • β€’Network access through Indian metros into Europe/NA.
  • β€’Baggage-inclusive tickets with meal service.
  • β€’Upgrades and seat selection improving across fleet.

Fare families

Economy Saver

Includes baggage with standard change fees.

  • β€’25–30kg checked baggage
  • β€’Seat selection chargeable on lower brands
  • β€’Changes allowed with fee; refunds per fare

Economy Flexi

Better seating and softer penalties.

  • β€’30kg+ checked baggage on many routes
  • β€’Standard seats included
  • β€’Lower change fees; partial refunds

Business/First

Premium cabins with priority services.

  • β€’40kg+ baggage with priority tags
  • β€’Lounge access and higher mileage accrual
  • β€’Flexible changes with modest penalties

Key policies

Baggage allowance

Economy often 25–30kg from CMB; Premium Economy/Business higher. Piece rules apply on some long-haul routes.

Change policy

Most fares permit date changes with fees; premium brands more flexible. Refunds follow published fare rules; no-shows incur penalties.

Check-in

Online check-in opens 48h before departure (24h for select routes). Airport counters close about 60 minutes prior.

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Colombo network

Air India operating flights touching CMB

Sample operating pattern; confirm exact days and times during booking.

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From Colombo (CMB)

CMB β†’ DXB

Flight AI 203 β€’ Daily

4h 15m
08:55 β†’ 12:10 Nonstop, morning departure

CMB β†’ SIN

Flight AI 468 β€’ Daily

4h 30m
10:45 β†’ 17:45 Nonstop, widebody

CMB β†’ LHR

Flight AI 503 β€’ Mon / Wed / Fri

11h 15m
13:10 β†’ 20:25 1 stop via hub

To Colombo (CMB)

DXB β†’ CMB

Flight AI 204 β€’ Daily

4h 15m
14:20 β†’ 20:35 Nonstop, evening arrival

SIN β†’ CMB

Flight AI 469 β€’ Daily

3h 40m
19:20 β†’ 21:00 Nonstop, premium-heavy

LHR β†’ CMB

Flight AI 504 β€’ Tue / Thu / Sat

10h 45m
21:55 β†’ 12:40+1 1 stop via hub