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Cheap flights from Chennai to Sri Lanka from ₹ 5,392

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 15/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — CMB
7 Jul — 14 Jul1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Chennai to Sri Lanka

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chennai to Sri Lanka flight deals. Data was last updated 2 July 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 11,725

One-way from

₹ 5,392

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

₹ 14,122

Good round-trip deal

₹ 12,060 or less

Good one-way deal

₹ 6,784 or less
Air India
  • Air India
  • 15/7-22/7
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 45m total
  • Chennai to Sri Lanka
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Air India
  • Air India
  • 15/7
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 25m total
  • Chennai to Sri Lanka
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (₹ 84,733 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (₹ 17,115 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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Cheapest flights from Chennai to Sri Lanka
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chennai to Sri Lanka. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 July 2025.

Tue 8/700:55MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 25mAir India
Tue 15/703:20CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 20mAir India
Deal found 30/6₹ 11,297
Wed 16/717:10MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Tue 22/703:30CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Deal found 2/7₹ 11,897
Sat 23/821:15MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 25mSriLankan Airlines
Tue 26/807:25CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 25mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 1/7₹ 12,752
Wed 2/701:05MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/703:20CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7₹ 14,892

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Chennai to Sri Lanka 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 2 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chennai to Sri Lanka that are best for you.

Fly from

Chennai

Fly to

Sri Lanka

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

Tue 15/7

00:55-02:20

Nonstop1h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 22/7

03:20-04:40

Nonstop1h 20m

₹ 11,725

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

Wed 16/7

17:10-18:30

Nonstop1h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 22/7

03:30-04:50

Nonstop1h 20m

₹ 11,897

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

Sat 23/8

21:15-22:40

Nonstop1h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 26/8

07:25-08:50

Nonstop1h 25m

₹ 12,752

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

Tue 15/7

00:55-02:20

Nonstop1h 25m

₹ 5,392

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

Wed 9/7

01:05-02:30

Nonstop1h 25m

₹ 5,649

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

Wed 13/8

21:15-22:40

Nonstop1h 25m

₹ 6,505

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

Sun 21/9

13:35-23:10

1 stop9h 35m

₹ 9,671

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Deals found on 30/6

Best time to book a flight from Chennai to Sri Lanka

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sri Lanka from Chennai with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chennai to Sri Lanka

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chennai to Sri Lanka?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Sri Lanka (average of ₹ 204). Flying from Chennai to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 265). 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 LK?

Find hourly flight availability from Chennai to Sri Lanka. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 2 July 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Chennai to Sri Lanka in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 10% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Chennai to Sri Lanka. Price data was last updated on 29 June 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Chennai to Sri Lanka flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Chennai to Sri Lanka

Explore weekly flight availability from Chennai to Sri Lanka. 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 2 July 2025.

The most flights from MAA to LK0 are scheduled on a Tuesday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sri Lanka

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sri Lanka. 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 Sri Lanka. Reviews last updated 2 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with SriLankan Airlines, IndiGo, andAir India from Chennai to Sri Lanka by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
74 reviews
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Crew

7.5

Boarding

6.6

Food

7.0

Overall

6.8

Comfort

6.7

Entertainment

6.2

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

CMB - SYD

It was ok. Not an excellent service for the cost paid
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
74 reviews
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
74 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.5

Boarding

6.6

Food

7.0

Overall

6.8

Comfort

6.7

Entertainment

6.2

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

CMB - SYD

It was ok. Not an excellent service for the cost paid
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
478 reviews
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
74 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.5

Boarding

6.6

Food

7.0

Overall

6.8

Comfort

6.7

Entertainment

6.2

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

CMB - SYD

It was ok. Not an excellent service for the cost paid
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,924 reviews
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
74 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.5

Boarding

6.6

Food

7.0

Overall

6.8

Comfort

6.7

Entertainment

6.2

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

CMB - SYD

It was ok. Not an excellent service for the cost paid

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chennai to Sri Lanka. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    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.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Air India. According to our data, you can fly for as low as ₹ 5,392. Users have also found prices from ₹ 5,649 and ₹ 6,505 on IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines, respectively.

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

    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: Corendon Airlines (100%), Ethiopian Air (100%), Air India( 98%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chennai to Sri Lanka?

    On average you can expect to pay ₹ 56,534 for a flight from Chennai to Sri Lanka. The cheapest flight overall is ₹ 5,374 while the most popular route, (Chennai - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl) is currently priced at ₹ 11,297.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chennai to Sri Lanka that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chennai to Sri Lanka flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chennai to Sri Lanka?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chennai to Sri Lanka.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chennai to Sri Lanka?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chennai to Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Sri Lanka (average of ₹ 204). Flying from Chennai to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 265). 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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Top 5 airlines flying from Chennai to Sri Lanka

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Chennai to Sri Lanka. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 2 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FitsAirCheapest₹ 10,400Average₹ 14,260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 11,157Average₹ 13,088FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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IndiGoCheapest₹ 11,752Average₹ 14,100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Alliance AirCheapest₹ 12,005Average₹ 15,055FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest₹ 12,297Average₹ 14,496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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