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Book flight tickets from Chennai to Colombo starting at ₹ 4,968

Discover our range of affordable one-way and round-trip flights from Chennai to Colombo and kick-start your next adventure today!

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Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Find the best time to fly from Chennai to Colombo

Explore the best time to buy affordable tickets to Colombo with our price trend chart, which predicts how flight prices will change in the coming weeks from previous data.

Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Airlines Flying from Chennai to Colombo

We have a range of prices from different airlines providing flights from Chennai to Colombo. Check below for the journey which best suits your travel needs.

IndiGo
From ₹ 4,968
A.P.G. Distribution System
From ₹ 6,029
FitsAir
From ₹ 6,180
Air India
From ₹ 6,624
SriLankan Airlines
From ₹ 6,728
FlexFlight
From ₹ 7,125
Hahn Air
From ₹ 8,524
Emirates
From ₹ 41,793
Malaysia Airlines
From ₹ 64,288
Thai Airways
From ₹ 84,718

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Alternative Routes from Chennai to Colombo

There are various non-direct routes from Chennai to Colombo which could be cheaper and faster! Check out these alternative options to see if they could work for your trip.

  • Cheapest
    FitsAir
    MAA
    14:30
    1h 20m
    Nonstop
    CMB
    15:50
    Chennai International Airport - Bandaranaike International Airport
    Mon, Dec 30FitsAir
    ₹ 6,180
  • FitsAir
    MAA
    14:30
    1h 20m
    Nonstop
    CMB
    15:50
    Chennai International Airport - Bandaranaike International Airport
    Mon, Dec 30FitsAir
    ₹ 6,180
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FAQ

  • When are flight tickets from Chennai (MAA) to Colombo (CMB) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Chennai to Colombo based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
  • How much do flights from Chennai (MAA) to Colombo (CMB) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around ₹ 49,209.
  • How long does it take to fly from Chennai (MAA) to Colombo (CMB) and what is the distance?

    It takes around 1 hour 19 minutes to fly from Chennai (MAA) to Colombo (CMB).
  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Colombo?

    • The distance from Bandaranaike International Airport to downtown is about 29 km. It takes about 40 minutes by taxi.
  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chennai (MAA) to Colombo (CMB)?

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Flight Information from Chennai to Colombo

Cheapest nonstop flight price₹ 4,967
Cheapest round-trip ticket price₹ 9,783
Off-season for travelDecember
Peak season for travelMarch
Flight distance674.94 km
Average flight time1 hour 19 minutes
Popular airlineIndiGo