Q: Can I fly back to Chennai from Sri Lanka?

Returning to Chennai from Sri Lanka COVID-19 testing requirements Visitors from Sri Lanka are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Chennai. Quarantine requirements Visitors from Sri Lanka are not required to quarantine after entering Chennai. Find deals

Question 1

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chennai to Sri Lanka one-way?

Accepted Answer

For one-way options, check prices for SriLankan Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as ₹ 6,207. Users have also found prices from ₹ 6,288 and ₹ 7,187 on Air India and IndiGo, respectively. Find deals

Question 2

Can I fly to Sri Lanka from Chennai right now?

Accepted Answer

Information is based on travel restrictions from Chennai to Sri Lanka

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

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 Sri Lanka.

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

Documents
Health Insurance - COVID-19 travel insurance is no longer mandatory for all visitors. However, it is important to ensure you take out comprehensive travel insurance before you travel.

Electronic Travel Authorization - All visitors are advised to apply online for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to enter Sri Lanka.

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Question 3

Can I fly back to Chennai from Sri Lanka?

Accepted Answer

Returning to Chennai from Sri Lanka

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Sri Lanka are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Chennai.

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

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Question 4

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chennai to Sri Lanka?

Accepted Answer

Before booking your flight from Chennai to Sri Lanka, check out the most popular airlines for this route: IndiGo, Air India or GoFirst. Find deals

Question 5

What are the cheapest flights from Chennai to Sri Lanka?

Accepted Answer

On average you can expect to pay ₹ 10,185 for a flight from Chennai to Sri Lanka. The cheapest flight overall is ₹ 6,319 while the most popular route, (Chennai - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl) is currently priced at ₹ 12,740.

Question 6

What are the most reliable airlines from Chennai to Sri Lanka?

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Before booking your flight to Sri Lanka from Chennai, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Turkish Airlines (100%), IndiGo (96%), Air India( 93%).

Question 7

Can I find flights from Chennai to Sri Lanka for under ₹ 12,500 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are multiple flights from Chennai to Sri Lanka for under ₹ 12,500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on SriLankan Airlines for just ₹ 12,413, but on average you can expect to pay ₹ 13,557.

Question 8

Are there direct flights from Chennai to Sri Lanka for under ₹ 12,500 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from Chennai to Sri Lanka under ₹ 12,500. A good price for a direct flight from Chennai to Sri Lanka is less than ₹ 13,557.

Question 9

Are there last-minute flights available from Chennai to Sri Lanka for under ₹ 12,500?

Accepted Answer

There are currently 20+ open flights from Chennai to Sri Lanka within the next 7 days for less than ₹ 12,500.

Question 10

Which airlines flying from Chennai to Sri Lanka have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Accepted Answer

Some of the carriers operating flights from Chennai to Sri Lanka that may be offering flexible cancellation policies are SriLankan Airlines, Air India, and SpiceJet. Our site will let you filter for all airlines offering greater flexibility due to COVID-19.

Question 11

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chennai to Sri Lanka?

Accepted Answer

To save up to 4% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 26 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Chennai to Sri Lanka from ₹ 14,047 1-2 weeks out and tickets from ₹ 14,537 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

Question 12

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Sri Lanka?

Accepted Answer

Flights from Chennai to Sri Lanka lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Chennai to Sri Lanka in January, with the cheapest ticket starting at ₹ 10,780.

Question 13

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chennai to Sri Lanka (MAA - LK)?

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 Sri Lanka as you normally would.

Question 14

What airport do you fly from for flights from Chennai to Sri Lanka?

Accepted Answer

Most people fly from Chennai (MAA) if they book a flight from Chennai to Sri Lanka. Chennai is conveniently located just 16.5 km from Chennai’s city centre.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time	COVID-19 safety
GoFirst	Cheapest₹ 10,768	Average₹ 12,652	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time57%	COVID-19 safety	Search GoFirst flights
SpiceJet	Cheapest₹ 11,057	Average₹ 13,406	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%	COVID-19 safety	Search SpiceJet flights
IndiGo	Cheapest₹ 11,464	Average₹ 14,955	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	COVID-19 safety	Search IndiGo flights
SriLankan Airlines	Cheapest₹ 12,548	Average₹ 15,553	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	COVID-19 safety	Search SriLankan Airlines flights
Air India	Cheapest₹ 13,343	Average₹ 13,808	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	COVID-19 safety	Search Air India flights

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47%of flight departures	Morning6 am to noon
7%of flight departures	AfternoonNoon to 6 pm
38%of flight departures	Evening6 pm to midnight

Cheap flights from Chennai to Sri Lanka

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chennai to Sri Lanka?

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Sri Lanka?

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chennai to Sri Lanka (MAA - LK)?