Q: Can I fly back to Chennai from Colombo?

Returning to Chennai from Colombo COVID-19 testing requirements Visitors from Colombo must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to Chennai. Quarantine requirements Visitors from Colombo are not required to quarantine after entering Chennai. Find deals

Question 1

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip?

Accepted Answer

SriLankan Airlines, at ₹ 12,580, 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 SpiceJet. These flights start at 7% lower than the current average price 3 months from now. Find deals

Question 2

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport one-way?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are Air India (₹ 5,494), SpiceJet (₹ 6,609), and IndiGo (₹ 6,768). Find deals

Question 3

Can I fly to Colombo from Chennai right now?

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Information is based on travel restrictions from Chennai to Colombo

Most visitors from Chennai need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Colombo.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Chennai must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 48 hours for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to Colombo.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Chennai are not required to quarantine after entering Colombo.

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Health Insurance - Travelers should have the mandatory COVID 19 Insurance of 12 USD with one month cover of 75,000 USD, regardless of vaccination status.

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Question 4

Can I fly back to Chennai from Colombo?

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Returning to Chennai from Colombo

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Colombo must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to Chennai.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Colombo are not required to quarantine after entering Chennai.

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Question 5

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Before booking your flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, check out the most popular airlines for this route: IndiGo, Air India or GoFirst.

Question 6

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

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On average you can expect to pay ₹ 10,120 for a flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The cheapest flight overall is ₹ 6,201 while the most popular route, (Chennai - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl) is currently priced at ₹ 12,501.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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: IndiGo (98%), Air India (93%), SriLankan Airlines( 84%).

Question 8

Can I find flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under ₹ 12,600 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are multiple flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under ₹ 12,600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on SriLankan Airlines for just ₹ 12,580, but on average you can expect to pay ₹ 13,536.

Question 9

Are there direct flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under ₹ 12,600 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport under ₹ 12,600. A good price for a direct flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is less than ₹ 13,536.

Question 10

Are there last-minute flights available from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under ₹ 12,500?

Accepted Answer

There are currently 20+ open flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport within the next 7 days for less than ₹ 12,500.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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 3 daily outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from 7 different airlines.

Question 12

Which airlines flying from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Accepted Answer

Some of our airline partners flying from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl have new flexible policies in place due to COVID-19. SriLankan Airlines, Air India, and SpiceJet are some of the carriers where you may find flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for airlines like SriLankan Airlines with this kind of flexibility.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Users have found that booking a flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport at least 26 days early can save you up to 7% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 26 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for as little as ₹ 13,695 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as ₹ 14,571 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

The best pricing can be found in the month of September. Prices to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Chennai average ₹ 13,536. You can even find prices in September for less than ₹ 13,536, as users have found deals to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from as low as ₹ 9,634. The month of November appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Chennai. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 8%.

Question 15

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (MAA - CMB)?

Accepted Answer

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport as you normally would.

Question 16

Accepted Answer

If you’re travelling from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, one of the more common airlines travelling that route is SriLankan Airlines. Flights on this route from SriLankan Airlines typically cost ₹ 171 RT, a price that is 7310% cheaper than the average Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight. The cheapest flight found was ₹ 140 RT. When travelling from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on SriLankan Airlines, the most popular airport to depart from is Chennai Airport and the most popular airport to arrive at is Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. When flying from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, SriLankan Airlines flights are 196% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Question 17

Accepted Answer

One of the most popular airlines travelling from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is Air India. Flights on this route from Air India typically cost ₹ 171 RT, a price that is 7681% more expensive than the average Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight. The cheapest flight found was ₹ 164 RT. The most popular departure airport in Chennai when flying to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is Chennai Airport. The most popular airport to fly into when visiting Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. When flying from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, Air India flights are 116% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Popular in	November	High demand for flights, 8% potential price rise
Cheapest in	September	Best time to find cheap flights, 22% potential price drop
Round-trip from	₹ 10,510	From Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
One-way from	₹ 7,564	One-way flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time	COVID-19 safety
GoFirst	Cheapest₹ 10,335	Average₹ 10,459	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time57%	COVID-19 safety	Search GoFirst flights
SpiceJet	Cheapest₹ 10,625	Average₹ 12,949	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%	COVID-19 safety	Search SpiceJet flights
IndiGo	Cheapest₹ 11,152	Average₹ 13,640	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	COVID-19 safety	Search IndiGo flights
SriLankan Airlines	Cheapest₹ 12,182	Average₹ 14,027	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	COVID-19 safety	Search SriLankan Airlines flights
Air India	Cheapest₹ 13,044	Average₹ 13,584	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	COVID-19 safety	Search Air India flights

18%of flight departures	Early morningMidnight to 6 am
17%of flight departures	Morning6 am to noon
13%of flight departures	AfternoonNoon to 6 pm
52%of flight departures	Evening6 pm to midnight

Sunday	4daily flights
Monday	3daily flights
Tuesday	3daily flights
Wednesday	5daily flights
Thursday	4daily flights
Friday	4daily flights
Saturday	2daily flights

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