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 29 December 2025 Asia/Kolkata. The flight is expected to land at Bandaranaike International Airport at 16:05 29 December 2025 Asia/Colombo. The flight will last about 3 hours 45 minutes.

Current status of AI281 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 11 hours, 21 minutes

AI281 - AIC281 Air India (AI)
DEL Delhi India
Flight DEL to CMB
CMB Colombo Sri Lanka
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 11 hours, 21 minutes
Departure Indira Gandhi International Airport
IATA: DELICAO: VIDP
Scheduled 12:20 29 December 2025
3 12A
Arrival Bandaranaike International Airport
IATA: CMBICAO: VCBI
Scheduled 16:05 29 December 2025
None None
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 A320
  • Callsign: AIC281
  • Departure Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
  • Arrival Timezone: Asia/Colombo
  • Current Time in Delhi: Monday 2025-12-29 00:59 AM
  • Current Time in Colombo: Monday 2025-12-29 00:59 AM

Air India AI281 Flight Statistics

Air India
Air India
FLIGHT NO AI281
AIRPLANE Airbus A320
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
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
Tue 18 Nov
Departed On time
Delhi (DEL) 2025-11-18T12:20
Colombo (CMB) 2025-11-18T16:05
2025-11-18T12:20
Tue 11 Nov
Arrived On time
Delhi (DEL) 2025-11-11T12:20
Colombo (CMB) 2025-11-11T16:05
2025-11-11T12:24
2025-11-11T16:01
Fri 07 Nov
Arrived On time
Delhi (DEL) 2025-11-07T12:20
Colombo (CMB) 2025-11-07T16:05
2025-11-07T12:20
2025-11-07T16:10
Wed 22 Oct
Scheduled On time
Delhi (DEL) 2025-10-22T14:30
Colombo (CMB) 2025-10-22T18:15
Mon 20 Oct
Scheduled On time
Delhi (DEL) 2025-10-20T12:15
Colombo (CMB) 2025-10-20T16:05
Fri 10 Oct
Arrived On time
Delhi (DEL) 2025-10-10T12:15
Colombo (CMB) 2025-10-10T16:05
2025-10-10T12:10
2025-10-10T15:48
Mon 29 Sep
Scheduled On time
Delhi (DEL) 2025-09-29T12:15
Colombo (CMB) 2025-09-29T16:05

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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 A320 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 .