Cheap flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from ₹ 5,672
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 25/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — CMB
10 Dec — 17 Dec1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in June or July, booked 42 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 10 November 2025.
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 10 November 2025.
Wed 26/1100:40MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Sat 29/1103:00CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 30mIndiGo
Deal found 9/11₹ 12,407
Mon 8/1200:40MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Mon 15/1209:10CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 30mIndiGo
Deal found 8/11₹ 12,585
Mon 8/1219:40MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 25mIndiGo
Fri 12/1209:10CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 30mIndiGo
Deal found 9/11₹ 12,673
Sun 7/1200:40MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Wed 10/1203:00CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 30mIndiGo
Deal found 9/11₹ 12,762
Sun 14/1200:40MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Fri 19/1209:10CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 30mIndiGo
Deal found 9/11₹ 12,851
Tue 18/1100:40MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Sat 22/1103:00CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 30mIndiGo
Deal found 8/11₹ 12,939
Thu 11/1219:40MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 25mIndiGo
Sat 13/1203:00CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 30mIndiGo
Deal found 9/11₹ 13,028
Fri 28/1119:40MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 25mIndiGo
Mon 1/1203:00CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 30mIndiGo
Deal found 9/11₹ 13,116
Thu 11/1200:40MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Mon 15/1209:10CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 30mIndiGo
Deal found 10/11₹ 13,205
Thu 27/1105:55MAA - CMB
1 stop10h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/1103:00CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11₹ 13,294
Fri 28/1119:40MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 25mIndiGo
Tue 2/1203:00CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 30mIndiGo
Deal found 9/11₹ 13,560
Best flights from Chennai to Colombo
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Chennai to Colombo that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 10 November 2025.
Thu 11/1211:40MAA - CMB
1 stop27h 20mAir India
Sun 14/1208:20CMB - MAA
1 stop12h 40mAir India
Deal found 9/11₹ 12,851
Thu 11/1219:40MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 25mIndiGo
Sat 13/1203:00CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 30mIndiGo
Deal found 9/11₹ 13,028
Fri 9/120:55MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mSriLankan Airlines
Fri 16/113:35CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 20mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 9/11₹ 16,750
Fri 28/1119:40MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 25mIndiGo
Mon 1/1203:00CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 30mIndiGo
Deal found 9/11₹ 13,560
Sat 6/1200:40MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Sun 14/1209:10CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 30mIndiGo
Deal found 9/11₹ 14,357
Fri 13/207:15MAA - CMB
1 stop7h 45mAir India
Tue 17/216:00CMB - MAA
1 stop6h 50mAir India
Deal found 7/11₹ 17,016
Sat 31/100:40MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Thu 5/217:15CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 25mIndiGo
Deal found 10/11₹ 14,357
Thu 8/100:40MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Fri 16/109:10CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 30mIndiGo
Deal found 9/11₹ 14,534
Direct flights from Chennai to Colombo
Explore direct flight options from Chennai to Colombo based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 10 November 2025.
Wed 26/1100:40MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Sat 29/1103:00CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 30mIndiGo
Deal found 9/11₹ 12,407
Mon 8/1200:40MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Mon 15/1209:10CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 30mIndiGo
Deal found 8/11₹ 12,585
Mon 8/1219:40MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 25mIndiGo
Sat 13/1209:10CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 30mIndiGo
Deal found 9/11₹ 12,673
Sun 7/1200:40MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Thu 11/1209:10CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 30mIndiGo
Deal found 9/11₹ 12,762
Sun 14/1200:40MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Fri 19/1209:10CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 30mIndiGo
Deal found 9/11₹ 12,851
Wed 10/1200:40MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Sat 13/1203:00CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 30mIndiGo
Deal found 8/11₹ 12,939
Fri 28/1119:40MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 25mIndiGo
Mon 1/1203:00CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 30mIndiGo
Deal found 9/11₹ 13,116
Thu 11/1200:40MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Mon 15/1209:10CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 30mIndiGo
Deal found 10/11₹ 13,205
Fri 5/1200:40MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Sat 13/1212:30CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 25mIndiGo
Deal found 8/11₹ 13,560
Last-minute flights from Chennai to Colombo
Discover last-minute flight deals from Chennai to Colombo. Data last updated 10 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Tue 18/1100:40MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Sat 22/1103:00CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 30mIndiGo
Deal found 8/11₹ 12,939
Wed 26/1100:40MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Sat 29/1103:00CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 30mIndiGo
Deal found 9/11₹ 12,407
Thu 27/1105:55MAA - CMB
1 stop10h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/1103:00CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11₹ 13,294
Fri 28/1119:40MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 25mIndiGo
Tue 2/1209:10CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 30mIndiGo
Deal found 9/11₹ 13,116
Fri 28/1111:30MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 15mIndiGo
Wed 3/1209:10CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 30mIndiGo
Deal found 9/11₹ 13,560
Sun 7/1200:40MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Wed 10/1203:00CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 30mIndiGo
Deal found 9/11₹ 12,762
Mon 8/1200:40MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Mon 15/1209:10CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 30mIndiGo
Deal found 8/11₹ 12,585
Mon 8/1219:40MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 25mIndiGo
Fri 12/1209:10CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 30mIndiGo
Deal found 9/11₹ 12,673
Thu 11/1219:40MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 25mIndiGo
Sat 13/1203:00CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 30mIndiGo
Deal found 9/11₹ 13,028
Thu 11/1200:40MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Mon 15/1209:10CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 30mIndiGo
Deal found 10/11₹ 13,205
Sun 14/1200:40MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Fri 19/1209:10CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 30mIndiGo
Deal found 9/11₹ 12,851
One-way flights from Chennai to Colombo
Search for one-way flight options from Chennai to Colombo. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 10 November 2025.
Tue 25/1119:40MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 25mIndiGo
Deal found 8/11₹ 5,672
Sun 7/1219:40MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 25mIndiGo
Deal found 8/11₹ 6,026
Tue 9/1200:40MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Deal found 9/11₹ 6,292
Wed 26/1116:25MAA - CMB
1 stop23h 40mAir India
Deal found 8/11₹ 6,470
Tue 25/1121:10MAA - CMB
1 stop11h 30mAir India
Deal found 9/11₹ 6,558
Wed 26/1100:40MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Deal found 8/11₹ 6,647
Tue 25/1100:40MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Deal found 8/11₹ 6,736
Sat 22/1100:40MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Deal found 8/11₹ 6,824
Tue 3/318:00MAA - CMB
1 stop14h 40mAir India
Deal found 8/11₹ 7,001
Sat 29/1118:00MAA - CMB
1 stop21h 00mAir India
Deal found 8/11₹ 7,179
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 10 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that are best for you.
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Chennai
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Colombo
Route
Depart
Return
Price
ChennaiColombo
MAA - CMB
MAACMB
Chennai
Thu 11/12
11:40-15:00
1 stop27h 20m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sun 14/12
08:20-21:00
1 stop12h 40m
₹ 12,851
ChennaiColombo
MAA - CMB
MAACMB
Chennai
Thu 11/12
19:40-21:05
Nonstop1h 25m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sat 13/12
03:00-04:30
Nonstop1h 30m
₹ 13,028
ChennaiColombo
MAA - CMB
MAACMB
Chennai
Fri 28/11
19:40-21:05
Nonstop1h 25m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Mon 1/12
03:00-04:30
Nonstop1h 30m
₹ 13,560
ChennaiColombo
MAA - CMB
MAACMB
Chennai
Sat 6/12
00:40-02:00
Nonstop1h 20m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sun 14/12
09:10-10:40
Nonstop1h 30m
₹ 14,357
ChennaiColombo
MAA - CMB
MAACMB
Chennai
Sat 31/1
00:40-02:00
Nonstop1h 20m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Thu 5/2
17:15-18:40
Nonstop1h 25m
₹ 14,357
ChennaiColombo
MAA - CMB
MAACMB
Chennai
Thu 8/1
00:40-02:00
Nonstop1h 20m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Fri 16/1
09:10-10:40
Nonstop1h 30m
₹ 14,534
ChennaiColombo
MAA - CMB
MAACMB
Chennai
Fri 9/1
20:55-22:15
Nonstop1h 20m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Fri 16/1
13:35-14:55
Nonstop1h 20m
₹ 16,750
ChennaiColombo
MAA - CMB
MAACMB
Chennai
Fri 13/2
07:15-15:00
1 stop7h 45m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Tue 17/2
16:00-22:50
1 stop6h 50m
₹ 17,016
ChennaiColombo
MAA - CMB
MAACMB
Chennai
Tue 25/11
19:40-21:05
Nonstop1h 25m
₹ 5,672
ChennaiColombo
MAA - CMB
MAACMB
Chennai
Mon 8/12
19:40-21:05
Nonstop1h 25m
₹ 5,672
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Best time to book a flight from Chennai to Colombo
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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 7 November 2025.
Booking 42 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of ₹ 10,458). Flying from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 13,560). 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 10 November 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 18% 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 2 November 2025.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday at midday 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 10 November 2025.
The most flights from MAA to CMB are scheduled on a Friday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).
How often are flights from Chennai to Colombo delayed?
About 9% of weekly flights between Chennai and Colombo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 100 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Chennai to Colombo flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Chennai to Colombo flights?
Over the past year, Corendon Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with no flights being classified as delayed.
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 65% of one-stop itineraries from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on Cheapflights.
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.
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 10 November 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.
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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 5 daily outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from 4 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
A quick flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport can take about 1h 25m. Air India provides one of the quickest options available for as low as ₹ 13,028. The distance between Chennai and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is about 645 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip?
FitsAir, at ₹ 11,190, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air India and IndiGo. These flights start at 21% 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%), IndiGo (93%), Air India( 93%).
What are the cheapest flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
On average you can expect to pay ₹ 12,764 for a flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The cheapest flight overall is ₹ 5,543 while the most popular route, (Chennai - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl) is currently priced at ₹ 9,483.
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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of ₹ 10,458). Flying from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 13,560). 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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