Air India AI278 Flight Status : Live Tracking & Updates

International flight Air India AI278 takes off from Colombo (CMB) Sri Lanka to Delhi (DEL) India. It's operated by Air India. The plane leaves Bandaranaike International Airport at 17:05 25 May 2026 Asia/Colombo. The flight is expected to land at Indira Gandhi International Airport at 20:50 25 May 2026 Asia/Kolkata. The flight will last about 3 hours 45 minutes.

Current status of AI278 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 6 hours, 16 minutes

AI278 - AIC278 Air India (AI)
CMB Colombo Sri Lanka
Flight CMB to DEL
DEL Delhi India
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 6 hours, 16 minutes
Departure Bandaranaike International Airport
IATA: CMBICAO: VCBI
Scheduled 17:05 25 May 2026
None None
Arrival Indira Gandhi International Airport
IATA: DELICAO: VIDP
Scheduled 20:50 25 May 2026
Estimated 20:24 25 May 2026
3 None
AI278 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • 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: N/A
  • Seats: N/A
  • Freight capacity: N/A
  • Passenger classes: N/A
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A321
  • Callsign: AIC278
  • Departure Timezone: Asia/Colombo
  • Arrival Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
  • Current Time in Colombo: Monday 2026-05-25 10:49 AM
  • Current Time in Delhi: Monday 2026-05-25 10:49 AM

Air India AI278 Flight Statistics

Air India
Air India
FLIGHT NO AI278
AIRPLANE Airbus A321
ON TIME 4
DELAYED 0
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 4
DELAYED 0
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 4
DELAYED 0
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 4
DELAYED 0
CANCELLED 0
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

Air India AI278 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Thu 21 May
Scheduled Delayed by 50m
Colombo (CMB) 2026-05-21T17:05
Delhi (DEL) 2026-05-21T20:50
Tue 19 May
Scheduled
Colombo (CMB) 2026-05-19 17:05
Delhi (DEL) 2026-05-19 20:50
Sun 17 May
Arrived On time
Colombo (CMB) 2026-05-17T17:05
Delhi (DEL) 2026-05-17T20:50
2026-05-17T17:05
2026-05-17T20:34
Fri 15 May
Scheduled On time
Colombo (CMB) 2026-05-15T17:05
Delhi (DEL) 2026-05-15T20:50
Thu 14 May
Scheduled On time
Colombo (CMB) 2026-05-14T17:05
Delhi (DEL) 2026-05-14T20:50
Wed 13 May
Departed On time
Colombo (CMB) 2026-05-13T19:15
Delhi (DEL) 2026-05-13T23:00
2026-05-13T19:11
Tue 12 May
Scheduled On time
Colombo (CMB) 2026-05-12T17:05
Delhi (DEL) 2026-05-12T20:50
Mon 11 May
Scheduled On time
Colombo (CMB) 2026-05-11T17:05
Delhi (DEL) 2026-05-11T20:50
Sun 10 May
Scheduled On time
Colombo (CMB) 2026-05-10T17:05
Delhi (DEL) 2026-05-10T20:50
Sat 09 May
Scheduled
Colombo (CMB) 2026-05-09 17:05
Delhi (DEL) 2026-05-09 20:50

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Air India Flight AI278 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Air India AI278 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 AI278 flight?

The current status of flight Air India AI278 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Air India AI278 flight?

All Air India AI278 flights are operated using Airbus A321 aircraft.

When does the flight Air India AI278 arrive?

Flight Air India AI278 arrives at 20:50.

Which terminal the flight Air India AI278 is arriving at?

Flight Air India AI278 arrives in Indira Gandhi International Airport at Terminal 3.

How many Air India AI278 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight Air India AI278 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .