Cheap Flights from Chennai to Colombo from ₹ 5,025

How to find the cheapest flight from
Chennai (MAA) to Colombo (CMB)

All the information you need to plan the best MAA to CMB flight in 2021: compare Chennai to Colombo flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Colombo.

MAA - CMB Price	₹ 143 - ₹ 186
CMB Temperature	27 - 28 °C
CMB Precipitation	60 - 350 mm

Popular in September High demand for flights, 15% potential price rise
Cheapest in April Best time to find cheap flights, 9% potential price drop
Round-trip from ₹ 10,725 From Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
One-way from ₹ 5,025 One-way flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Popular in

September

High demand for flights, 15% potential price rise

Cheapest in

April

Best time to find cheap flights, 9% potential price drop

Round-trip from

₹ 10,725

From Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

One-way from

₹ 5,025

One-way flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.

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

Users have found that booking a flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport at least 43 days early can save you up to 17% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 43 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 ₹ 12,075 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 ₹ 13,350 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

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

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.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of April. Prices to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Chennai average ₹ 11,806. You can even find prices in April for less than ₹ 11,806, as users have found deals to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from as low as ₹ 9,750. The month of September 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 18%.

Cheap flights from Chennai to Colombo in October, November 2021

The best prices found for MAA to CMB flights in October, November

2 Nov - 9 Nov

₹ 9,750pp

MAA

Chennai

GoFirst

Direct

CMB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CMB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

GoFirst

Direct

MAA

Chennai

2 Nov - 9 Nov

₹ 9,825pp

MAA

Chennai

GoFirst

Direct

CMB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CMB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

GoFirst

Direct

MAA

Chennai

8 Nov - 12 Nov

₹ 11,400pp

MAA

Chennai

GoFirst

Direct

CMB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CMB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

GoFirst

Direct

MAA

Chennai

Chennai to Colombo 2021 flight deals

Cheap flights to Colombo from Chennai found for this year

2 Nov - 9 Nov

₹ 9,750pp

MAA

Chennai

GoFirst

Direct

CMB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CMB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

GoFirst

Direct

MAA

Chennai

2 Dec - 6 Dec

₹ 9,825pp

MAA

Chennai

GoFirst

Direct

CMB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CMB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

GoFirst

Direct

MAA

Chennai

31 Dec - 28 Jan

₹ 10,050pp

MAA

Chennai

GoFirst

Direct

CMB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CMB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

GoFirst

Direct

MAA

Chennai

Direct flights to Colombo from Chennai

Save time with Chennai to Colombo direct flight deals

2 Nov - 9 Nov

₹ 9,750pp

MAA

Chennai

GoFirst

Direct

CMB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CMB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

GoFirst

Direct

MAA

Chennai

2 Dec - 6 Dec

₹ 9,825pp

MAA

Chennai

GoFirst

Direct

CMB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CMB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

GoFirst

Direct

MAA

Chennai

31 Dec - 28 Jan

₹ 10,050pp

MAA

Chennai

GoFirst

Direct

CMB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CMB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

GoFirst

Direct

MAA

Chennai

Last-minute flights from Chennai to Colombo

Late deals on return flights to Colombo from Chennai, departing today and this week

26 Oct - 28 Oct

₹ 13,425pp

MAA

Chennai

Air India

Direct

CMB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CMB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Air India

Direct

MAA

Chennai

26 Oct - 5 Nov

₹ 13,575pp

MAA

Chennai

Air India

Direct

CMB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CMB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Air India

Direct

MAA

Chennai

29 Oct - 5 Nov

₹ 13,650pp

MAA

Chennai

SriLankan Airlines

Direct

CMB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CMB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SriLankan Airlines

Direct

MAA

Chennai

One-way flights to Colombo from Chennai

The cheapest one-way flights from Chennai to Colombo

06:25 - 07:50

IndiGo

Direct

1h 25m

MAA - CMB

₹ 5,025

Booking.com

05:30 - 07:10

GoFirst

Direct

1h 40m

MAA - CMB

₹ 5,100

lastminute.com

19:40 - 21:15

Air India

Direct

1h 35m

MAA - CMB

₹ 6,525

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Flight FAQs

From Chennai to Colombo

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 0 daily outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from 5 different airlines.

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

Some of our airline partners flying from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl have new flexible policies in place due to COVID-19. SriLankan Airlines, IndiGo, 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.

Can I find flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under ₹ 9,800 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under ₹ 9,800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on GoFirst for just ₹ 9,750, but on average you can expect to pay ₹ 11,700.

Are there direct flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under ₹ 9,800 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport under ₹ 9,800. A good price for a direct flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is less than ₹ 12,000.

Are there last-minute flights available from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under ₹ 13,500?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport within the next 7 days for less than ₹ 13,500.

What days are direct flights available from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

You can find direct flights on the following days: Friday.

How many flights depart from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on average per day?

Per day, 1 flight departs from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on average.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 100% of flight departures

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 20m. GoFirst provides one of the quickest options available for as low as ₹ 9,750. The distance between Chennai and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is about 650 km. All flights are typically direct.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport return?

GoFirst, at ₹ 9,750, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include IndiGo and Air India. These flights start at 17% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

For one-way options, check prices for GoFirst. According to our data, you can fly for as low as ₹ 4,200. Users have also found prices from ₹ 4,575 and ₹ 5,775 on GoFirst and IndiGo, respectively.

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

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

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

On average you can expect to pay ₹ 8,624 for a flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The cheapest flight overall is ₹ 3,286 while the most popular route, (Chennai - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl) is currently priced at ₹ 9,750.

COVID Restrictions

View COVID Travel Restrictions for Colombo, Sri Lanka

Do I need a COVID test to fly to Colombo from Chennai?

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) test taken 72 hours before departing to Colombo.

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

Documents
Health Declaration Form - Travelers are required to complete a health declaration form before arriving in Sri Lanka.

Do I need a test to 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.

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Destination information for Colombo

Things to know before you go - useful duration and weather info for your trip from Chennai to Colombo.

₹ 1 = Rs 2.65

1h 27m

30.0 °C

303.0 mm

Airports servicing Chennai

Chennai (MAA)

Airports servicing Colombo

Colombo (CMB)

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air India	₹ 8,262	₹ 13,054	No cancel fee	N/A	Search Air India flights
IndiGo	₹ 9,101	₹ 11,029	No cancel fee	80%	Search IndiGo flights
SpiceJet	₹ 9,405	₹ 11,830	No cancel fee	65%	Search SpiceJet flights
SriLankan Airlines	₹ 10,314	₹ 15,155	No cancel fee	68%	Search SriLankan Airlines flights

Hourly flight availability from Chennai to Colombo

See what time of day planes typically take off from Chennai towards Colombo.

Morning 6 AM to midday	50% of flight departures
Evening 6 PM to midnight	33% of flight departures
Early morning Midnight to 6 AM	17% of flight departures
Afternoon Midday to 6 PM	0% of flight departures

Midnight

6 AM

Noon

6 PM

Weekly flight availability

from Chennai to Colombo

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Chennai to Colombo.

Sunday

1 daily flight

Monday

1 daily flight

Tuesday

1 daily flight

Wednesday

2 daily flights

Thursday

1 daily flight

Friday

0 flights

Saturday

0 flights

Cheap flights from Chennai to Colombo

How to find the cheapest flight from Chennai (MAA) to Colombo (CMB)

All the information you need to plan the best MAA to CMB flight in 2021: compare Chennai to Colombo flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Colombo.

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

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

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

Cheap flights from Chennai to Colombo in October, November 2021

The best prices found for MAA to CMB flights in October, November

Chennai to Colombo 2021 flight deals

Cheap flights to Colombo from Chennai found for this year

Direct flights to Colombo from Chennai

Save time with Chennai to Colombo direct flight deals

Last-minute flights from Chennai to Colombo

Late deals on return flights to Colombo from Chennai, departing today and this week

One-way flights to Colombo from Chennai

The cheapest one-way flights from Chennai to Colombo

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about <span class="emphasized">Chennai</span> to <span class="emphasized">Colombo</span> flights.

Flight FAQs

From Chennai to Colombo

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

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

Can I find flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under ₹ 9,800 on Cheapflights?

Are there direct flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under ₹ 9,800 on Cheapflights?

Are there last-minute flights available from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under ₹ 13,500?

What days are direct flights available from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

How many flights depart from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on average per day?

How long is the flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport return?

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

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

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

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COVID Restrictions

Do I need a COVID test to fly to Colombo from Chennai?

Do I need a test to fly back to Chennai from Colombo?

Destination information for Colombo

Things to know before you go - useful duration and weather info for your trip from Chennai to Colombo.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users travelling from Chennai to Colombo choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.

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Hourly flight availability from Chennai to Colombo

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