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.

Question 1

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

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You can find direct flights on the following days: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Find deals

Question 2

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

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Per day, 7 flights depart from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on average.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 14% of flight departures
Morning (6am - Midday) - 14% of flight departures
Afternoon (Midday - 6pm) - 43% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 29% of flight departures Find deals

Question 3

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

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A quick flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport can take about 1h 15m. Air India provides one of the quickest options available for as low as ₹ 12,339. The distance between Chennai and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is about 650 km. All flights are typically direct. Find deals

Question 4

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

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Air India, at ₹ 12,339, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include SriLankan Airlines and IndiGo. Find deals

Question 5

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

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The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are IndiGo (₹ 4,889), SpiceJet (₹ 5,044), and Air India (₹ 6,208).

Question 6

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 must pay for COVID-19 local travel insurance at USD $12 with coverage of USD $75,000 for up to 1 month.

Electronic Travel Authorization - The Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is required for visa-exempt visitors entering Sri Lanka. It is an online application. If approved, you'll receive your eTA confirmation electronically. When you arrive in Sri Lanka, border crossing will ask for your passport and check their electronic records to ensure you have the proper visas. eTA is electronically linked to your passport and valid for up to 30 days. When you receive a new passport, you must apply for a new eTA.

Question 7

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.

Question 8

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

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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 9

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

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On average you can expect to pay ₹ 9,204 for a flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The cheapest flight overall is ₹ 4,529 while the most popular route, (Chennai - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl) is currently priced at ₹ 12,960.

Question 10

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

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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 (96%), Air India (94%), SriLankan Airlines( 77%).

Question 11

Can I find flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under ₹ 12,400 on Cheapflights?

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Yes, there are multiple flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under ₹ 12,400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Air India for just ₹ 12,339, but on average you can expect to pay ₹ 13,814.

Question 12

Are there direct flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under ₹ 12,400 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport under ₹ 12,400. A good price for a direct flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is less than ₹ 13,814.

Question 13

Are there last-minute flights available from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under ₹ 13,400?

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There are currently 20+ open flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport within the next 7 days for less than ₹ 13,400.

Question 14

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

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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 7 different airlines.

Question 15

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

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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 16

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

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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 ₹ 12,494 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 ₹ 13,814 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

Question 17

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

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The best pricing can be found in the month of April. Prices to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Chennai average ₹ 12,216. You can even find prices in April for less than ₹ 12,216, as users have found deals to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from as low as ₹ 10,089. 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%.

Question 18

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

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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 19

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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 ₹ 164 RT, a price that is 7524% more expensive than the average Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight. The cheapest flight found was ₹ 129 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 122% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Question 20

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If you’re travelling from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, one of the more common airlines travelling that route is IndiGo. Flights on this route from IndiGo typically cost ₹ 173 RT, a price that is 8164% cheaper than the average Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight. The cheapest flight found was ₹ 164 RT. When travelling from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on IndiGo, 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, IndiGo flights are 56% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

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	₹ 11,098	From Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
One-way from	₹ 5,277	One-way flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time	COVID-19 safety
SpiceJet	Cheapest₹ 9,310	Average₹ 11,642	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%	COVID-19 safety	Search SpiceJet flights
IndiGo	Cheapest₹ 9,988	Average₹ 12,733	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	COVID-19 safety	Search IndiGo flights
GoFirst	Cheapest₹ 10,073	Average₹ 10,218	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time57%	COVID-19 safety	Search GoFirst flights
SriLankan Airlines	Cheapest₹ 11,799	Average₹ 13,859	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	COVID-19 safety	Search SriLankan Airlines flights
Air India	Cheapest₹ 12,750	Average₹ 13,436	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	COVID-19 safety	Search Air India flights

7%of flight departures	Early morningMidnight to 6 am
14%of flight departures	Morning6 am to noon
17%of flight departures	AfternoonNoon to 6 pm
62%of flight departures	Evening6 pm to midnight

Sunday	6daily flights
Monday	6daily flights
Tuesday	4daily flights
Wednesday	6daily flights
Thursday	4daily flights
Friday	5daily flights
Saturday	8daily flights

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