Air India AI281 Flight Status
According to Trip.com latest record on status for Air India flight AI281 from New Delhi to Colombo (DEL-CMB): Flights for Jul 16, 2026 are scheduled, with the next departure slated for 12:40 from DEL and an expected arrival at 16:05 at CMB .
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Arrived
The flight arrived 11m late.
3h 25m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
11A
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
1
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
3h 25m
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
3h 25m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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AI281
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AI282
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Colombo (CMB) 
New Delhi (DEL)
New Delhi (DEL)Scheduled: 08:20
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AI281 Aircraft Specifications
According to Trip.com real-time data, the AI281 flight from New Delhi to Colombo on 7/15/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Airbus A321. This aircraft has been in service for 17y, 1m. The aircraft has Up to 192 seats.
Airbus A321
On-Time Departure
47%
On-Time Arrival
77%
Avg. Delay
19 minutes
Aircraft Age
17y, 1m
Total Seats
Up to 192
Flight Distance
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Economy
Business
Cabin Amenities
Meal included
Inflight entertainment is available
Wi-Fi is unavailable
No power outlets are available
Seat Information
76 cm
Legroom
43 cm
Seat width
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
Cabin Amenities
Meal included
Inflight entertainment is available
Wi-Fi is unavailable
Unknown
Seat Information
140 cm
More legroom than on 80% of flights
53 cm
Seat width better than on 20% of flights
120°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
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AI281 Flight History
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| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Fri, Jul 10 | New Delhi (DEL) | Colombo (CMB) | 321 | 13:07 | 16:15 | Arrived |
| Sat, Jul 11 | New Delhi (DEL) | Colombo (CMB) | 321 | 12:59 | 16:10 | Arrived |
| Sun, Jul 12 | New Delhi (DEL) | Colombo (CMB) | 321 | 13:03 | 16:10 | Arrived |
| Mon, Jul 13 | New Delhi (DEL) | Colombo (CMB) | 321 | 13:01 | 16:13 | Arrived |
| Tue, Jul 14 | New Delhi (DEL) | Colombo (CMB) | 321 | 13:05 | 16:16 | Arrived |
| Thu, Jul 16 | New Delhi (DEL) | Colombo (CMB) | 321 | 12:40 | 16:05 | Scheduled |
| Fri, Jul 17 | New Delhi (DEL) | Colombo (CMB) | 321 | 12:40 | 16:05 | Scheduled |
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AI281 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of AI281 is 47% (Late on average 35 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 77% (Late on average 19 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
47%
Late on average 35 minutes
Early
0%
On time
47%
30 mins late
47%
60 mins late
7%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
77%
Late on average 19 minutes
Early
7%
On time
70%
30 mins late
17%
60 mins late
7%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
0%
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