Air India AI281 Flight Status Today

International flight Air India AI281 takes off from Delhi (DEL) India to Colombo (CMB) Sri Lanka. It's operated by Air India. The plane leaves Indira Gandhi International Airport at 12:20 18 January 2026 Asia/Kolkata. The flight is expected to land at Bandaranaike International Airport at 16:05 18 January 2026 Asia/Colombo. The flight will last about 3 hours 45 minutes.

Current status of AI281 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 6 hours, 3 minutes

AI281 - AIC281 Air India (AI)
DEL Delhi India
Flight DEL to CMB
CMB Colombo Sri Lanka
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 6 hours, 3 minutes
Departure Indira Gandhi International Airport
IATA: DELICAO: VIDP
Scheduled 12:20 18 January 2026
3 4
Arrival Bandaranaike International Airport
IATA: CMBICAO: VCBI
Scheduled 16:05 18 January 2026
Estimated 15:46 18 January 2026
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AI281 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: SQ 4943
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 45 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 2385 kms / 1482 miles
Airline
  • Air India
  • IATA: AI
  • ICAO: AIC
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 172
  • Freight capacity: 4.6 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A321
  • Callsign: AIC281
  • Departure Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
  • Arrival Timezone: Asia/Colombo
  • Current Time in Delhi: Sunday 2026-01-18 06:17 AM
  • Current Time in Colombo: Sunday 2026-01-18 06:17 AM

Air India AI281 Flight Statistics

Air India
Air India
FLIGHT NO AI281
AIRPLANE Airbus A321
ON TIME 12
DELAYED 2
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 26
DELAYED 4
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 31
DELAYED 12
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 31
DELAYED 12
CANCELLED 0
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

Air India AI281 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Fri 16 Jan
Arrived On time
Delhi (DEL) 2026-01-16T12:20
Colombo (CMB) 2026-01-16T16:05
2026-01-16T12:26
2026-01-16T15:56
Thu 15 Jan
Departed On time
Delhi (DEL) 2026-01-15T12:20
Colombo (CMB) 2026-01-15T16:05
2026-01-15T12:21
Sat 10 Jan
Scheduled On time
Delhi (DEL) 2026-01-10T12:20
Colombo (CMB) 2026-01-10T16:05
Fri 09 Jan
Scheduled On time
Delhi (DEL) 2026-01-09T12:20
Colombo (CMB) 2026-01-09T16:05
Wed 07 Jan
Scheduled Delayed by 1h 50m
Delhi (DEL) 2026-01-07T14:30
Colombo (CMB) 2026-01-07T18:15
Fri 02 Jan
Scheduled On time
Delhi (DEL) 2026-01-02T12:20
Colombo (CMB) 2026-01-02T16:05
Mon 29 Dec
Scheduled On time
Delhi (DEL) 2025-12-29T12:20
Colombo (CMB) 2025-12-29T16:05
Sat 27 Dec
Arrived On time
Delhi (DEL) 2025-12-27T12:20
Colombo (CMB) 2025-12-27T16:05
2025-12-27T12:16
2025-12-27T15:38
Sat 22 Nov
Arrived Delayed by 1h 9m
Delhi (DEL) 2025-11-22T12:20
Colombo (CMB) 2025-11-22T16:05
2025-11-22T13:41
2025-11-22T17:14
Fri 21 Nov
Scheduled On time
Delhi (DEL) 2025-11-21T12:20
Colombo (CMB) 2025-11-21T16:05

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Air India Flight AI281 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Air India AI281 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 3 hour(s) 45 minutes, with the flight distance of 2385 km (1482 miles).

What is the current status of Air India AI281 flight?

The current status of flight Air India AI281 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Air India AI281 flight?

All Air India AI281 flights are operated using Airbus A321 aircraft.

How many Air India AI281 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Air India AI281 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .