Find Cheap Flights from Chennai to Colombo (MAA - CMB)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chennai to Colombo and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$221	IndiGo Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chennai to Colombo is currently $221
Cheapest one-way flight	$104	IndiGo Nonstop 2 hr Wed, May 6	The cheapest one-way flight from Chennai to Colombo is currently $104
Last-minute weekend getaway	$227	SriLankan Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Sun, Apr 19	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chennai to Colombo is currently $227
Cheapest business class flights	$778	Air India 1 stop 18 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Sun, Apr 26	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chennai to Colombo is currently $778

Fastest flight	1 hr 15 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Chennai to Colombo takes 1 hr 15 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Colombo is typically May. The most expensive month to fly is typically January.

May Cheapest	Typical prices: $125–220
January Most expensive	Typical prices: $165–235

Popular airlines from Chennai to Colombo

IndiGo

Nonstop

from $221

Typical price: $125–200

27 weekly nonstop flights

MAA - CMB Every day

563 weekly connecting flights

MAA - CMB Every day
SriLankan

Nonstop

from $227

Typical price: $185–230

15 weekly nonstop flights

MAA - CMB Every day
Air India

from $386

Typical price: $130–435

86 weekly connecting flights

MAA - CMB Every day
Qatar Airways

21 weekly connecting flights

MAA - CMB Every day
AirAsia

21 weekly connecting flights

MAA - CMB Every day
Emirates

20 weekly connecting flights

MAA - CMB Every day

Popular airports near Chennai

Chennai International Airport (MAA)

Chennai India 45 min 9 mi
Tirupati International Airport (TIR)

Tirupati India 2 hr 59 min 62 mi
Puducherry Airport (PNY)

Puducherry India 3 hr 22 min 83 mi

Popular airports near Colombo

Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

Colombo Sri Lanka 41 min 17 mi
Koggala Air Force Base (KCT)

Koggala Sri Lanka 2 hr 18 min 71 mi
Weerawila Airport (WRZ)

Weerawila Sri Lanka 3 hr 38 min 105 mi
Castlereigh Reservoir Waterdrome (NUF)

Hatton Sri Lanka 4 hr 4 min 49 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chennai to Colombo

The cheapest flights from Chennai to Colombo are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $125 to $220.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chennai to Colombo recently found on Google Flights was with IndiGo from $221. The cheapest one-way flight was with IndiGo from $104.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest IndiGo flight from Chennai to Colombo is $221, flying from May 7 to May 10.
The cheapest SriLankan flight from Chennai to Colombo is $227, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest Air India flight from Chennai to Colombo is $386, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 27.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chennai to Colombo starts at $221 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $104 and departs on Wed, May 6.

1 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from Chennai to Colombo.

Many visitors arrive Dec–May. The city experiences two monsoon seasons, with the heaviest rains Apr–Jun and Sep–Dec. Local events include the Vesak Buddhist festival (May).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chennai to Colombo.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chennai to Colombo really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chennai to Colombo.

In terms of nonstop flights, IndiGo is the most popular. IndiGo offers 27 nonstop flights and 563 connecting flights per week. IndiGo flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chennai to Colombo are:

SriLankan offers 15 nonstop flights per week. SriLankan flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) .
Air India offers 86 connecting flights per week. Air India flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) .
Qatar Airways offers 21 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) .
AirAsia offers 21 connecting flights per week. AirAsia flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) .
Emirates offers 20 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chennai and Colombo.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chennai to Colombo recently found on Google Flights was with IndiGo from $221. The cheapest one-way flight was with IndiGo from $104.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest IndiGo flight from Chennai to Colombo is $221, flying from May 7 to May 10.
The cheapest SriLankan flight from Chennai to Colombo is $227, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest Air India flight from Chennai to Colombo is $386, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 27.

IndiGo and SriLankan fly direct from Chennai to Colombo.

There are 27 IndiGo direct flights from Chennai to Colombo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 15 SriLankan direct flights from Chennai to Colombo per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chennai and Colombo at price $227 is offered by SriLankan from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19.

IndiGo and SriLankan fly direct from Chennai to Colombo.

There are 27 IndiGo direct flights from Chennai to Colombo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 15 SriLankan direct flights from Chennai to Colombo per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Chennai to Colombo on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Chennai and Colombo start at $221 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with IndiGo.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chennai to Colombo, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chennai and Colombo start at $778 from Thu, Apr 23 to Sun, Apr 26 with Air India.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chennai and Colombo start at $221 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To book business class trips from Chennai to Colombo, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chennai and Colombo starts at $227 from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19 with SriLankan.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chennai and Colombo at price $227 is offered by SriLankan from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19.

To find last-minute flight deals from Chennai to Colombo, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.