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AI278 Flight Status

Based on Trip.com’s real-time data, the AI278 flight operated by Air India on Sep 21, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Colombo (CMB) to New Delhi (DEL). The flight is expected to depart at 17:05 and land at 20:13 .
Sun, Sep 20
Mon, Sep 21
Tue, Sep 22
CMB-DEL

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 18m early
Colombo(CMB)
17:29
Scheduled: 17:05, Sep 20
Bandaranaike International Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 45m
New Delhi(DEL)
20:32
Scheduled: 20:50, Sep 20
Indira Gandhi International Airport T3
Check-in Counter
--
Boarding Gate
10
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
10
CMB-DEL

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Colombo(CMB)
17:05
Scheduled: 17:05, Sep 21
Bandaranaike International Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 45m
New Delhi(DEL)
20:13
Scheduled: 20:50, Sep 21
Indira Gandhi International Airport T3
Check-in Counter
--
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
10
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CMB-DEL

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Colombo(CMB)
17:05
Scheduled: 17:05, Sep 22
Bandaranaike International Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 3h 45m
New Delhi(DEL)
20:50
Scheduled: 20:50, Sep 22
Indira Gandhi International Airport T3
Check-in Counter
--
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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Track the Previous Flight Status: Scheduled

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New Delhi (DEL) Colombo (CMB)
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AI278 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the AI278 flight flying from Colombo to New Delhi on 9/21/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A320-212. This aircraft has been in service for 8y, 6m. The aircraft is equipped with 140 seats.
flight status
Airbus A320-212
Punctuality (Departure)
50%
Punctuality (Arrival)
87%
Late on average
4 minutes
Age
8y, 6m
Seats
140
Distance
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Flight History for AI278

Trip.com historical records show that the last AI278 flight departed on Sun, Sep 20 from CMB at approximately 17:29. This flight is expected to arrrive in DEL at 20:32.
DateAirportAircraft TypeDepartureArrivalStatus
DepartureArrival
Wed, Sep 16Colombo (CMB)New Delhi (DEL)A20N19:1822:26Arrived
Thu, Sep 17Colombo (CMB)New Delhi (DEL)A20N17:2620:42Arrived
Fri, Sep 18Colombo (CMB)New Delhi (DEL)A20N17:2620:32Arrived
Sat, Sep 19Colombo (CMB)New Delhi (DEL)A20N17:5620:57Arrived
Sun, Sep 20Colombo (CMB)New Delhi (DEL)A20N17:2920:32Arrived
Mon, Sep 21Colombo (CMB)New Delhi (DEL)A20N17:0520:13Scheduled
Tue, Sep 22Colombo (CMB)New Delhi (DEL)A20N17:0520:50Scheduled

AI278 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of AI278 is 50% (Late on average 37 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 87% (Late on average 4 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
50%
Late on average 37 minutes
Early
0%
On time
50%
30 mins late
37%
60 mins late
7%
90 mins late
7%
Cancelled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
87%
Late on average 4 minutes
Early
53%
On time
33%
30 mins late
3%
60 mins late
7%
90 mins late
3%
Cancelled
0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight ai278?

    Flight ai278 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 17:05, arrival 20:50 (updated Sep 21, 2026).
  • Flight ai278 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 17:05, with arrival at 20:50. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight ai278 is scheduled to depart at 17:05. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 17:05, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Sep 21, 2026).
  • Flight ai278 is scheduled to arrive at 20:50. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 20:13. Status is Scheduled as of Sep 21, 2026.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight ai278 is expected at carousel 10 in terminal T3. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight ai278 is operated by Air India from Colombo (CMB) to New Delhi (DEL). Typical flight time is about 3 hours45 minutes; operating days may include Monday.
  • Track flight ai278 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.
  • If ai278 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Sep 21, 2026). Contact Air India or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight ai278 has not departed from Colombo (CMB) yet and is currently on schedule for 17:05.
  • Flight ai278 usually flies a Airbus A320-212 with seat layout 3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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Time on arrival: Colombo 20:50| New Delhi 20:50

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