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Cheap flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from ₹ 5,426

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 26/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — CMB
18 Aug — 25 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in June or July, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Chennai to Colombo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chennai (MAA) to Colombo (CMB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 13 August 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 12,252

One-way from

₹ 5,426

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

₹ 14,089

Good round-trip deal

₹ 12,609 or less

Good one-way deal

₹ 6,763 or less
IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 25/8-29/8
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 40m total
  • Chennai to Colombo
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IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 26/8
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 20m total
  • Chennai to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (₹ 105,260 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (₹ 18,483 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Chennai to Colombo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chennai to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 August 2025.

Wed 20/800:55MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 25mAir India
Sat 23/803:20CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 20mAir India
Deal found 13/8₹ 12,164
Mon 18/817:10MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Thu 21/803:30CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Deal found 11/8₹ 12,252
Fri 12/917:10MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Wed 17/903:30CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Deal found 11/8₹ 12,339
Mon 25/811:30MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Tue 26/803:30CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Deal found 11/8₹ 12,427
Mon 8/901:05MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 25mIndiGo
Fri 12/903:30CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Deal found 11/8₹ 12,514
Wed 10/911:30MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Sun 14/903:30CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Deal found 12/8₹ 12,602
Wed 17/917:10MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Wed 24/913:50CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Deal found 12/8₹ 12,777
Tue 2/900:55MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 25mAir India
Sat 6/903:20CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 20mAir India
Deal found 13/8₹ 12,864
Tue 19/811:30MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Thu 28/803:30CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Deal found 12/8₹ 12,952
Fri 29/817:10MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Wed 3/913:50CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Deal found 11/8₹ 13,039

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Chennai to Colombo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 13 August 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Chennai

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Colombo

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Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

Wed 27/8

17:10-18:30

Nonstop1h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 30/8

13:50-15:10

Nonstop1h 20m

₹ 12,252

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

Tue 9/9

01:05-02:30

Nonstop1h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 14/9

03:30-04:50

Nonstop1h 20m

₹ 12,252

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

Thu 25/9

01:05-02:30

Nonstop1h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 28/9

13:50-15:10

Nonstop1h 20m

₹ 12,252

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

Mon 25/8

01:05-02:30

Nonstop1h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 30/8

19:30-20:50

Nonstop1h 20m

₹ 12,252

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

Fri 12/9

17:10-18:30

Nonstop1h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 18/9

03:30-04:50

Nonstop1h 20m

₹ 12,252

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

Thu 25/9

11:30-12:50

Nonstop1h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 25/9

19:30-20:50

Nonstop1h 20m

₹ 12,252

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

Fri 5/9

01:05-02:30

Nonstop1h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 13/9

03:30-04:50

Nonstop1h 20m

₹ 12,252

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

Tue 9/9

17:10-18:30

Nonstop1h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 16/9

13:50-15:10

Nonstop1h 20m

₹ 12,252

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

Tue 9/9

01:05-02:30

Nonstop1h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 16/9

03:30-04:50

Nonstop1h 20m

₹ 12,252

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

Tue 26/8

11:30-12:50

Nonstop1h 20m

₹ 5,426

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Best time to book a flight from Chennai to Colombo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Colombo from Chennai with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Chennai to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

Booking 54 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of ₹ 204). Flying from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 265). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MAA to CMB?

Find hourly flight availability from Chennai to Colombo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 August 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 33% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Chennai to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 10 August 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Chennai to Colombo. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 13 August 2025.

The most flights from MAA to CMB are scheduled on a Tuesday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Share of one-stop return flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Mumbai (BOM) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 69% of one-stop itineraries from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Mumbai (BOM) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of ₹ 15,472.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Bengaluru (BLR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 5h 55m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Bengaluru (BLR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 13m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Colombo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Colombo. Reviews last updated 13 August 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with SriLankan Airlines, IndiGo, andAir India from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
75 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

6.8

Entertainment

6.2

Crew

7.5

Overall

6.8

Boarding

6.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

CMB - SYD

It was ok. Not an excellent service for the cost paid
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
75 reviews
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
75 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

6.8

Entertainment

6.2

Crew

7.5

Overall

6.8

Boarding

6.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

CMB - SYD

It was ok. Not an excellent service for the cost paid
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
479 reviews
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
75 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

6.8

Entertainment

6.2

Crew

7.5

Overall

6.8

Boarding

6.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

CMB - SYD

It was ok. Not an excellent service for the cost paid
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,930 reviews
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
75 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

6.8

Entertainment

6.2

Crew

7.5

Overall

6.8

Boarding

6.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

CMB - SYD

It was ok. Not an excellent service for the cost paid

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    Located just 16.5 km from the city centre, Chennai is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Chennai. Booking flights from Chennai (MAA) to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl should be relatively easy as there are 7 daily outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from 4 different airlines.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip?

    IndiGo, at ₹ 12,252, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.. This flight start at 12% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Before booking your flight to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Chennai, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Ethiopian Air (100%), Singapore Airlines (95%), IndiGo( 91%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    On average you can expect to pay ₹ 27,512 for a flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The cheapest flight overall is ₹ 5,463 while the most popular route, (Chennai - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl) is currently priced at ₹ 12,252.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chennai to Colombo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chennai to Colombo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chennai to Colombo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chennai to Colombo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chennai to Colombo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chennai to Colombo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of ₹ 204). Flying from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 265). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Chennai to Colombo

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Chennai to Colombo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 13 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FitsAirCheapest₹ 10,626Average₹ 14,490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 11,366Average₹ 13,137FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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IndiGoCheapest₹ 12,123Average₹ 13,649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest₹ 12,493Average₹ 14,827FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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