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Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Chennai Intl. Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Chennai Intl. Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from €110 and round-trip from €172. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        CMB 7:25 AM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        MAA 8:50 AM
        Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Oct 1 | SriLankan Airlines
        MAA 9:15 PM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        CMB 10:40 PM
        Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Oct 8 | SriLankan Airlines
        €172 €266
        35% off
        35% off
        €266 €172
      • CMB 1:30 PM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        MAA 2:55 PM
        Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Sep 20 | SriLankan Airlines
        MAA 9:15 PM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        CMB 10:40 PM
        Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Sep 28 | SriLankan Airlines
        €172 €266
        35% off
        35% off
        €266 €172
      • CMB 7:25 AM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        MAA 8:50 AM
        Colombo - Chennai | Wed, Sep 30 | SriLankan Airlines
        MAA 9:15 PM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        CMB 10:40 PM
        Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Oct 2 | SriLankan Airlines
        €172 €266
        35% off
        35% off
        €266 €172
      • CMB 6:45 PM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        MAA 8:10 PM
        Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Oct 10 | SriLankan Airlines
        MAA 4:00 PM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        CMB 5:25 PM
        Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Oct 13 | SriLankan Airlines
        €172
        35% off
        €266 €172
      • CMB 7:25 AM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        MAA 8:50 AM
        Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Sep 27 | SriLankan Airlines
        MAA 9:55 AM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        CMB 11:20 AM
        Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Oct 4 | SriLankan Airlines
        €173
        35% off
        €266 €173
      • CMB 7:25 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        MAA 8:45 AM
        Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Oct 25 | SriLankan Airlines
        MAA 8:55 PM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 10:15 PM
        Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Oct 30 | SriLankan Airlines
        €175
        34% off
        €266 €175
      • CMB 1:35 PM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        MAA 3:00 PM
        Colombo - Chennai | Tue, Sep 8 | SriLankan Airlines
        MAA 9:15 PM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        CMB 10:40 PM
        Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Sep 15 | SriLankan Airlines
        €176
        34% off
        €266 €176
      • CMB 7:25 AM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        MAA 8:50 AM
        Colombo - Chennai | Tue, Oct 6 | SriLankan Airlines
        MAA 4:00 PM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        CMB 5:25 PM
        Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Oct 13 | SriLankan Airlines
        €177
        33% off
        €266 €177
      • CMB 1:30 PM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        MAA 2:55 PM
        Colombo - Chennai | Fri, Oct 2 | SriLankan Airlines
        MAA 9:15 PM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        CMB 10:40 PM
        Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Oct 7 | SriLankan Airlines
        €177
        33% off
        €266 €177
      • CMB 7:25 AM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        MAA 8:50 AM
        Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Oct 22 | SriLankan Airlines
        MAA 8:55 PM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 10:15 PM
        Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Oct 26 | SriLankan Airlines
        €177
        33% off
        €266 €177
      • CMB 1:30 PM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        MAA 2:55 PM
        Colombo - Chennai | Mon, Oct 5 | SriLankan Airlines
        MAA 9:55 AM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        CMB 11:20 AM
        Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Oct 10 | SriLankan Airlines
        €180
        32% off
        €266 €180
      • CMB 7:25 AM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        MAA 8:50 AM
        Colombo - Chennai | Wed, Sep 2 | SriLankan Airlines
        MAA 9:55 AM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        CMB 11:20 AM
        Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Sep 9 | SriLankan Airlines
        €210
        21% off
        €266 €210
      • CMB 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MAA 2:00 PM
        Colombo - Chennai | Mon, Aug 31 | Normal Airline
        MAA 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        CMB 4:00 PM
        Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Sep 2 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CMB 9:45 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        MAA 11:05 AM
        Colombo - Chennai | Mon, Sep 28 | IndiGo
        €110 €145
        24% off
        24% off
        €145 €110
      • CMB 5:15 PM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        MAA 6:35 PM
        Colombo - Chennai | Mon, Sep 21 | IndiGo
        €111 €145
        23% off
        23% off
        €145 €111
      • CMB 5:15 PM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        MAA 6:35 PM
        Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Sep 13 | IndiGo
        €111 €145
        23% off
        23% off
        €145 €111
      • CMB 6:45 PM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        MAA 8:10 PM
        Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Oct 4 | SriLankan Airlines
        €111
        23% off
        €145 €111
      • CMB 5:15 PM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        MAA 6:35 PM
        Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Sep 10 | IndiGo
        €111
        23% off
        €145 €111
      • CMB 12:30 PM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        MAA 1:45 PM
        Colombo - Chennai | Wed, Sep 23 | IndiGo
        €111
        23% off
        €145 €111
      • CMB 5:15 PM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        MAA 6:35 PM
        Colombo - Chennai | Tue, Sep 22 | IndiGo
        €111
        23% off
        €145 €111
      • CMB 12:30 PM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        MAA 1:45 PM
        Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Sep 19 | IndiGo
        €111
        23% off
        €145 €111
      • CMB 9:45 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        MAA 11:05 AM
        Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Sep 5 | IndiGo
        €111
        23% off
        €145 €111
      • CMB 12:30 PM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        MAA 1:45 PM
        Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Sep 26 | IndiGo
        €113
        22% off
        €145 €113
      • CMB 1:30 PM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        MAA 2:55 PM
        Colombo - Chennai | Mon, Sep 28 | SriLankan Airlines
        €114
        21% off
        €145 €114
      • CMB 6:45 PM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        MAA 8:10 PM
        Colombo - Chennai | Tue, Oct 20 | SriLankan Airlines
        €114
        21% off
        €145 €114
      • CMB 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MAA 2:00 PM
        Colombo - Chennai | Mon, Aug 31 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Chennai Intl. Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Chennai Intl. Airport

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Chennai Intl. Airport?

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Chennai Intl. Airport in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Chennai Intl. Airport, the best time to buy is in August, with an average price of €97. You’ll want to avoid May, when the average price can reach as high as €132.

€132
€115
€97
€80
  • €97
    Aug
  • €99
    Sep
  • €111
    Oct
  • €109
    Nov
  • €113
    Dec
  • €121
    Jan
  • €124
    Feb
  • €124
    Mar
  • €124
    Apr
  • €132
    May
  • €116
    Jun
  • €128
    Jul

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Chennai Intl. Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Chennai Intl. Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, September is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Chennai Intl. Airport, with an average price of €124. In contrast, February is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching €220.

€220
€172
€124
€76
    Cheapest
  • €128
    Aug
  • €124
    Sep
  • €157
    Oct
  • €168
    Nov
  • €185
    Dec
  • €209
    Jan
  • €220
    Feb
  • €167
    Mar
  • €192
    Apr
  • €196
    May
  • €186
    Jun
  • €184
    Jul

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Chennai Intl. Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Chennai Intl. Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Chennai Intl. Airport is Tuesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Sunday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

€126
€121
€115
€110
  • €120
    Mon
  • €115
    Tue
  • €122
    Wed
  • €120
    Thu
  • €117
    Fri
  • €119
    Sat
  • €126
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Chennai Intl. Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Chennai Intl. Airport is IndiGo (from €104) among 8 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

IndiGo
From €104
SriLankan Airlines
From €108
Air India
From €151
Air Arabia
From €299
FitsAir
From €363
Singapore Airlines
From €471
Thai Airways
From €524
Etihad Airways
From €1,535

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What is the flight schedule from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Chennai Intl. Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Colombo to Chennai and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. UL123

    Bandaranaike Intl. Airport

    6:45 PM

    CMB

    1h 25m

    8:10 PM

    MAA

    S M T W T F S
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  2. UL127

    Bandaranaike Intl. Airport

    1:35 PM

    CMB

    1h 25m

    3:00 PM

    MAA

    S M T W T F S
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  3. 6E1172

    Bandaranaike Intl. Airport

    3:45 AM

    CMB

    1h 20m

    5:05 AM

    MAA

    - M T W T F -
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  4. UL121

    Bandaranaike Intl. Airport

    7:25 AM

    CMB

    1h 25m

    8:50 AM

    MAA

    S M T W T F S
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  5. 6E1180

    Bandaranaike Intl. Airport

    12:30 PM

    CMB

    1h 15m

    1:45 PM

    MAA

    S M T W T F S
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  6. 6E1176

    Bandaranaike Intl. Airport

    5:15 PM

    CMB

    1h 20m

    6:35 PM

    MAA

    S M - W T F S
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  7. 6E1174

    Bandaranaike Intl. Airport

    9:45 AM

    CMB

    1h 20m

    11:05 AM

    MAA

    S M T W T F S
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About Bandaranaike Intl. Airport and Chennai Intl. Airport

Learn about Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) and Chennai Intl. Airport (MAA) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 647.28 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price €110
Cheapest return ticket price €172

FAQs for Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Chennai Intl. Airport Flights

  • How long is a flight from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Chennai Intl. Airport?

    It takes around 1 hour 22 minutes to fly from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (cmb) to Chennai Intl. Airport (maa).
  • There are around 7 daily flights from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) to Chennai Intl. Airport (MAA).
  • Tickets cost around €149 in November, making it the cheapest month to book. Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) to Chennai Intl. Airport (MAA) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) to Chennai Intl. Airport (MAA) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around €154 in September, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) at 07:20 and arrives in Chennai Intl. Airport (MAA) at 08:40.
  • The latest flight departs from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) at 18:35 and arrives in Chennai Intl. Airport (MAA) at 19:55.
    • The distance from Chennai International Airport to downtown is about 12 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to Chennai Intl. Airport (MAA) is Tirupati International Airport. The distance is around 98 km.
  • IndiGo is a very popular airline operating an average of 2329 flights per month.
  • The earliest flight from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Chennai Intl. Airport departs at 07:25, and the last departs at 18:45, with about 10 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Chennai Intl. Airport takes about 1 hour 8 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • Yes. IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines, Air India and Korean Air operate direct flights from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Chennai Intl. Airport, with an average flight time of 1 hour 8 minutes, and around 12 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.

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