Airline
Air India (AI)
Air India connects Colombo to Indian metros and onward long-haul routes.
Why travelers choose Air India
- •Network access through Indian metros into Europe/NA.
- •Baggage-inclusive tickets with meal service.
- •Upgrades and seat selection improving across fleet.
Fare families
Economy Saver
Includes baggage with standard change fees.
- •25–30kg checked baggage
- •Seat selection chargeable on lower brands
- •Changes allowed with fee; refunds per fare
Economy Flexi
Better seating and softer penalties.
- •30kg+ checked baggage on many routes
- •Standard seats included
- •Lower change fees; partial refunds
Business/First
Premium cabins with priority services.
- •40kg+ baggage with priority tags
- •Lounge access and higher mileage accrual
- •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.
Colombo (CMB) network
Air India operating flights touching CMB
Sample operating pattern; confirm exact days and times during booking.
From Colombo (CMB)
CMB → DXB
Flight AI 203 • Daily
CMB → SIN
Flight AI 468 • Daily
CMB → LHR
Flight AI 503 • Mon / Wed / Fri
To Colombo (CMB)
DXB → CMB
Flight AI 204 • Daily
SIN → CMB
Flight AI 469 • Daily
LHR → CMB
Flight AI 504 • Tue / Thu / Sat