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Chennai Intl. Airport to Colombo flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Chennai Intl. Airport to Colombo over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from €76 and round-trip from €183. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        MAA 8:55 PM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 10:15 PM
        Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Nov 15 | SriLankan Airlines
        CMB 7:25 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        MAA 8:45 AM
        Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Nov 19 | SriLankan Airlines
        €183 €263
        30% off
        30% off
        €263 €183
      • MAA 9:50 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 11:10 AM
        Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Nov 20 | SriLankan Airlines
        CMB 7:25 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        MAA 8:45 AM
        Colombo - Chennai | Fri, Nov 27 | SriLankan Airlines
        €183 €263
        30% off
        30% off
        €263 €183
      • MAA 8:55 PM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 10:15 PM
        Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Nov 22 | SriLankan Airlines
        CMB 7:25 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        MAA 8:45 AM
        Colombo - Chennai | Wed, Nov 25 | SriLankan Airlines
        €183 €263
        30% off
        30% off
        €263 €183
      • MAA 9:50 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 11:10 AM
        Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Nov 21 | SriLankan Airlines
        CMB 7:25 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        MAA 8:45 AM
        Colombo - Chennai | Fri, Nov 27 | SriLankan Airlines
        €183
        30% off
        €263 €183
      • MAA 9:50 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 11:10 AM
        Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Oct 31 | SriLankan Airlines
        CMB 6:35 PM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        MAA 7:55 PM
        Colombo - Chennai | Mon, Nov 2 | SriLankan Airlines
        €183
        30% off
        €263 €183
      • MAA 9:50 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 11:10 AM
        Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Nov 16 | SriLankan Airlines
        CMB 6:35 PM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        MAA 7:55 PM
        Colombo - Chennai | Fri, Nov 20 | SriLankan Airlines
        €184
        30% off
        €263 €184
      • MAA 9:50 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 11:10 AM
        Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Nov 2 | SriLankan Airlines
        CMB 7:25 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        MAA 8:45 AM
        Colombo - Chennai | Wed, Nov 4 | SriLankan Airlines
        €184
        30% off
        €263 €184
      • MAA 9:15 PM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        CMB 10:40 PM
        Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Oct 13 | SriLankan Airlines
        CMB 1:30 PM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        MAA 2:55 PM
        Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Oct 15 | SriLankan Airlines
        €184
        30% off
        €263 €184
      • MAA 9:55 AM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        CMB 11:20 AM
        Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Oct 16 | SriLankan Airlines
        CMB 6:45 PM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        MAA 8:10 PM
        Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Oct 18 | SriLankan Airlines
        €184
        30% off
        €263 €184
      • MAA 4:00 PM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 5:20 PM
        Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Nov 1 | SriLankan Airlines
        CMB 7:25 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        MAA 8:45 AM
        Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Nov 5 | SriLankan Airlines
        €184
        30% off
        €263 €184
      • MAA 8:55 PM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 10:15 PM
        Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Nov 17 | SriLankan Airlines
        CMB 7:25 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        MAA 8:45 AM
        Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Nov 21 | SriLankan Airlines
        €184
        30% off
        €263 €184
      • MAA 9:50 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 11:10 AM
        Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Nov 23 | SriLankan Airlines
        CMB 7:25 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        MAA 8:45 AM
        Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Nov 29 | SriLankan Airlines
        €184
        30% off
        €263 €184
      • MAA 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CMB 2:00 PM
        Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Oct 5 | Normal Airline
        CMB 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        MAA 4:00 PM
        Colombo - Chennai | Wed, Oct 7 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MAA 8:55 PM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 10:15 PM
        Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Oct 31 | IndiGo
        €76 €128
        41% off
        41% off
        €128 €76
      • MAA 8:55 PM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 10:15 PM
        Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Nov 1 | IndiGo
        €80 €128
        38% off
        38% off
        €128 €80
      • MAA 8:55 PM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 10:15 PM
        Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Oct 28 | IndiGo
        €80 €128
        38% off
        38% off
        €128 €80
      • MAA 2:55 PM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 4:15 PM
        Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Oct 27 | IndiGo
        €80
        38% off
        €128 €80
      • MAA 7:40 PM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 9:00 PM
        Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Oct 22 | IndiGo
        €80
        38% off
        €128 €80
      • MAA 2:55 PM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 4:15 PM
        Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Oct 21 | IndiGo
        €80
        38% off
        €128 €80
      • MAA 7:40 PM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 9:00 PM
        Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Oct 11 | IndiGo
        €80
        38% off
        €128 €80
      • MAA 2:55 PM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 4:15 PM
        Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Oct 20 | IndiGo
        €83
        35% off
        €128 €83
      • MAA 1:20 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 2:40 AM
        Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Oct 10 | IndiGo
        €83
        35% off
        €128 €83
      • MAA 1:20 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 2:40 AM
        Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Oct 6 | IndiGo
        €85
        34% off
        €128 €85
      • MAA 8:55 PM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 10:15 PM
        Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Oct 29 | IndiGo
        €87
        32% off
        €128 €87
      • MAA 12:40 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 2:00 AM
        Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Nov 16 | IndiGo
        €89
        30% off
        €128 €89
      • MAA 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CMB 2:00 PM
        Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Oct 5 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Chennai Intl. Airport to Colombo 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 Chennai Intl. Airport to Colombo

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

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

According to Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest month for one-way flights from Chennai Intl. Airport to Colombo is October, with an average price of €85. In contrast, the most expensive month is usually August, with an average price of €131.

€131
€108
€85
€62
    Cheapest
  • €122
    Sep
  • €85
    Oct
  • €86
    Nov
  • €100
    Dec
  • €92
    Jan
  • €94
    Feb
  • €91
    Mar
  • €109
    Apr
  • €109
    May
  • €97
    Jun
  • €116
    Jul
  • €131
    Aug

What’s the cheapest month to book a round-trip flight from Chennai Intl. Airport to Colombo?

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

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, October is usually the cheapest month to find flights from Chennai Intl. Airport to Colombo, with an average price of €161. In contrast, December is typically the most expensive month, with average fares reaching €207.

€207
€184
€161
€138
    Cheapest
  • €196
    Sep
  • €161
    Oct
  • €171
    Nov
  • €207
    Dec
  • €181
    Jan
  • €200
    Feb
  • €182
    Mar
  • €183
    Apr
  • €189
    May
  • €203
    Jun
  • €191
    Jul
  • €197
    Aug

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Chennai Intl. Airport to Colombo 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 Chennai Intl. Airport to Colombo is Tuesday, with average fares usually lower than on other days. Avoid flying on Wednesday, as ticket prices are typically highest that day.

€107
€101
€95
€89
  • €100
    Mon
  • €95
    Tue
  • €107
    Wed
  • €98
    Thu
  • €103
    Fri
  • €106
    Sat
  • €103
    Sun

Which airlines are the most popular for Chennai Intl. Airport to Colombo flights?

See which airlines fly from Chennai Intl. Airport to Colombo. Find the airline that best meets your travel needs by comparing prices and treat yourself to an enjoyable journey.
IndiGo logo IndiGo
SriLankan Airlines logo SriLankan Airlines

Flight Schedule from Chennai Intl. Airport to Colombo

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

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. 6E1171

    Chennai Intl. Airport

    1:20 AM

    MAA

    1h 20m

    2:40 AM

    CMB

    S M T W T F S
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  2. 6E1173

    Chennai Intl. Airport

    7:40 PM

    MAA

    1h 20m

    9:00 PM

    CMB

    S M T W T F S
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  3. 6E1179

    Chennai Intl. Airport

    2:55 PM

    MAA

    1h 20m

    4:15 PM

    CMB

    S M - W T F S
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  4. 6E1175

    Chennai Intl. Airport

    10:10 AM

    MAA

    1h 20m

    11:30 AM

    CMB

    S M T W T F S
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  5. UL124

    Chennai Intl. Airport

    9:15 PM

    MAA

    1h 25m

    10:40 PM

    CMB

    S M T W T F S
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What to know about flights from Chennai Intl. Airport to Colombo?

Cheapest round-trip ticket price €182
Cheapest one-way flight price €74
Off-season for travel October
Peak season for travel January

FAQs for Chennai Intl. Airport to Colombo Flights

  • When is peak season for travel to Colombo?

    ؜The peak travel time for visiting Colombo is October. During this time, flights from Chennai Intl. Airport to Colombo are the most expensive. Cheap tickets can still be booked on Trip.com.
  • Flights from Chennai Intl. Airport (MAA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) take around 1 hour 20 minutes.
  • IndiGo is a very popular airline operating an average of 2896 flights per month.
  • The earliest flight departs from Chennai Intl. Airport (MAA) at 09:45 and arrives in Colombo (CMB) at 11:05.
  • The latest flight departs from Chennai Intl. Airport (MAA) at 21:15 and arrives in Colombo (CMB) at 22:40.
    • The distance from Bandaranaike International Airport to downtown is about 29 km. It takes about 40 minutes by taxi.
  • Yes. IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines operate direct flights from Chennai Intl. Airport to Colombo. The average flight time is approximately 1 hour 3 minutes, with about 5 flights per week. Actual schedules may vary by season.
  • The cheapest one-way flight from Chennai Intl. Airport to Colombo currently starts from €76, with round-trip fares from €183. The lowest fare is offered by IndiGo departing on Sat, Oct 31; prices are subject to availability.
  • Yes. The average flight time from Chennai Intl. Airport to Colombo is about 1 hour 3 minutes. Actual flight time may vary due to routing, weather, and air traffic.
  • Currently, multiple airlines offer flights from Chennai Intl. Airport to Colombo, including: SriLankan Airlines IndiGo Air India The selected airlines are based on Trip.com user booking data from the past 90 days.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Chennai Intl. Airport to Colombo is €194, and the average round-trip fare is €364. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Flights from Chennai Intl. Airport to Colombo are usually cheapest in October, with an average one-way fare of about €194. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • The earliest flight from Chennai Intl. Airport to Colombo departs at 01:20, and the latest one departs at 21:15. There are approximately 7 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before your trip.
  • Flights from Chennai Intl. Airport to Colombo usually arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport. Bandaranaike International Airport is the most convenient option for this route.
  • IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Chennai Intl. Airport to Colombo. Basic fares start from €76. Before comparing final prices, watch out for baggage, seat selection, and payment surcharges.

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