Air India AI281 Flight Status : Live Tracking & Updates

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 12:40 25 May 2026 Asia/Kolkata. The flight is expected to land at Bandaranaike International Airport at 16:05 25 May 2026 Asia/Colombo. The flight will last about 3 hours 25 minutes.

Current status of AI281 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 8 hours, 53 minutes

AI281 - AIC281 Air India (AI)
DEL Delhi India
Flight DEL to CMB
CMB Colombo Sri Lanka
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 8 hours, 53 minutes
Departure Indira Gandhi International Airport
IATA: DELICAO: VIDP
Scheduled 12:40 25 May 2026
3 8A
Arrival Bandaranaike International Airport
IATA: CMBICAO: VCBI
Scheduled 16:05 25 May 2026
None None
AI281 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: SQ 4943
  • Flight Duration: 3 hours 25 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: Monday 2026-05-25 03:47 AM
  • Current Time in Colombo: Monday 2026-05-25 03:47 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 22 May
Scheduled On time
Delhi (DEL) 2026-05-22T12:40
Colombo (CMB) 2026-05-22T16:05
Tue 19 May
Scheduled
Delhi (DEL) 2026-05-19 12:40
Colombo (CMB) 2026-05-19 16:05
Sun 17 May
Arrived On time
Delhi (DEL) 2026-05-17T12:40
Colombo (CMB) 2026-05-17T16:05
2026-05-17T12:40
2026-05-17T16:09
Sat 16 May
Departed Delayed by 30m
Delhi (DEL) 2026-05-16T12:40
Colombo (CMB) 2026-05-16T16:05
2026-05-16T12:56
Fri 15 May
Arrived Delayed by 25m
Delhi (DEL) 2026-05-15T12:40
Colombo (CMB) 2026-05-15T16:05
2026-05-15T12:57
2026-05-15T16:30
Wed 13 May
Departed On time
Delhi (DEL) 2026-05-13T14:40
Colombo (CMB) 2026-05-13T18:15
2026-05-13T14:48
Tue 12 May
Scheduled On time
Delhi (DEL) 2026-05-12T12:40
Colombo (CMB) 2026-05-12T16:05
Mon 11 May
Arrived Delayed by 21m
Delhi (DEL) 2026-05-11T12:40
Colombo (CMB) 2026-05-11T16:05
2026-05-11T12:44
2026-05-11T16:26
Sun 10 May
Scheduled On time
Delhi (DEL) 2026-05-10T12:40
Colombo (CMB) 2026-05-10T16:05
Sat 09 May
Scheduled On time
Delhi (DEL) 2026-05-09T12:40
Colombo (CMB) 2026-05-09T16:05

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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) 25 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 .