Cheap Flights from Colombo to Chennai from $105

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Colombo to Chennai (CMB-MAA)?

  Based on Trip.com data, IndiGo offers one-way fares as low as $105 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CMB to MAA on Wed, Jun 24), while SriLankan Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $165 departing on Sun, May 24 and returning on Sun, May 31.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Colombo to Chennai?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Colombo to Chennai with the following airlines, including: SriLankan Airlines IndiGo Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long does it take to fly from Colombo (CMB) to Chennai (MAA) and what is the distance?

  It takes around 1 hour 22 minutes to fly from Colombo (CMB) to Chennai (MAA).

• When is the best time to book flights from Colombo to Chennai?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Colombo to Chennai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Colombo to Chennai?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 67 flight per week flying from Colombo to Chennai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: SriLankan Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UL127 (13:32) IndiGo: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- 6E1172 (03:39)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Colombo to Chennai?

  To find best deals on flights from Colombo to Chennai, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Jun 24, with one-way flights priced at just $105.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is IndiGo.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Chennai travel is around January.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from Colombo (CMB) to Chennai (MAA) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Colombo to Chennai is August, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Colombo to Chennai on?

  After crunching the numbers on our May flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Colombo to Chennai on May 20, 2026 with IndiGo, with prices starting at $105.

• Which airports can I fly to for Chennai from Colombo?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Chennai, with Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport (CMB-MAA) is by far the most common option on this route: Chennai International Airport (MAA).

• Is there any time difference between Colombo and Chennai?

  The time difference between Chennai and Colombo is 0h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Colombo to Chennai?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.