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	$137	IndiGo Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Nov 6 — Sun, Nov 9	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chennai to Colombo is currently $137
Cheapest one-way flight	$61	IndiGo Nonstop 2 hr Sun, Nov 2	The cheapest one-way flight from Chennai to Colombo is currently $61
Last-minute weekend getaway	$165	Air India Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Oct 23 — Mon, Oct 27	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chennai to Colombo is currently $165
Cheapest business class flights	$263	Air India Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Oct 23 — Mon, Oct 27	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chennai to Colombo is currently $263

Fastest flight	1 hr 20 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Chennai to Colombo takes 1 hr 20 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 June. The most expensive month to fly is typically January.

June Cheapest	Typical prices: $130–140
January Most expensive	Typical prices: $150–195

Popular airlines from Chennai to Colombo

IndiGo

Nonstop

from $137

Typical price: $135–190

21 weekly nonstop flights

MAA - CMB Every day

504 weekly connecting flights

MAA - CMB Every day
SriLankan

Nonstop

from $190

Typical price: $165–200

21 weekly nonstop flights

MAA - CMB Every day
Air India

Nonstop

from $179

Typical price: $140–230

7 weekly nonstop flights

MAA - CMB Every day

76 weekly connecting flights

MAA - CMB Every day
Etihad

30 weekly connecting flights

MAA - CMB Every day
Emirates

21 weekly connecting flights

MAA - CMB Every day
AirAsia

20 weekly connecting flights

MAA - CMB Every day

Popular airports near Chennai

Chennai International Airport (MAA)

Chennai India 44 min 9 mi
Tirupati International Airport (TIR)

Tirupati India 2 hr 55 min 62 mi
Puducherry Airport (PNY)

Puducherry India 3 hr 17 min 83 mi

Popular airports near Colombo

Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

Colombo Sri Lanka 40 min 17 mi
Koggala Air Force Base (KCT)

Koggala Sri Lanka 2 hr 17 min 71 mi
Weerawila Airport (WRZ)

Weerawila Sri Lanka 3 hr 38 min 105 mi
Sigiriya Airport (GIU)

Sigiriya Sri Lanka 3 hr 38 min 93 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chennai to Colombo

When are the cheapest days to fly from Chennai to Colombo?

The cheapest flights from Chennai to Colombo are usually in June. Typical ticket prices in June range from $130 to $140.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chennai to Colombo?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chennai to Colombo recently found on Google Flights was with IndiGo from $137. The cheapest one-way flight was with IndiGo from $61.

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

The cheapest IndiGo flight from Chennai to Colombo is $137, flying from Nov 6 to Nov 9.
The cheapest SriLankan flight from Chennai to Colombo is $190, flying from Oct 24 to Oct 26.
The cheapest Air India flight from Chennai to Colombo is $179, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 18.

What are the cheapest flights from Chennai to Colombo?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chennai to Colombo starts at $137 from Thu, Nov 6 to Sun, Nov 9. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $61 and departs on Sun, Nov 2.

How long does it take to fly from Chennai to Colombo?

1 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Chennai to Colombo.

When should you fly to Colombo, Sri Lanka?

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).

How do I find cheap dates to fly from Chennai to Colombo?

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 is the best airline to fly from Chennai to Colombo?

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 21 nonstop flights and 504 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 21 nonstop flights per week. SriLankan flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) .
Air India offers 7 nonstop flights and 76 connecting flights per week. Air India flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) .
Etihad offers 30 connecting flights per week. Etihad flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) .
Emirates offers 21 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) .
AirAsia offers 20 connecting flights per week. AirAsia 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.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chennai to Colombo?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chennai to Colombo recently found on Google Flights was with IndiGo from $137. The cheapest one-way flight was with IndiGo from $61.

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

The cheapest IndiGo flight from Chennai to Colombo is $137, flying from Nov 6 to Nov 9.
The cheapest SriLankan flight from Chennai to Colombo is $190, flying from Oct 24 to Oct 26.
The cheapest Air India flight from Chennai to Colombo is $179, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 18.

Which airlines have direct flights from Chennai to Colombo?

IndiGo, SriLankan and Air India fly direct from Chennai to Colombo.

There are 21 IndiGo direct flights from Chennai to Colombo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 SriLankan direct flights from Chennai to Colombo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Air India 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.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Chennai to Colombo?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chennai and Colombo at price $165 is offered by Air India from Thu, Oct 23 to Mon, Oct 27.

Which airlines have direct flights from Chennai to Colombo?

IndiGo, SriLankan and Air India fly direct from Chennai to Colombo.

There are 21 IndiGo direct flights from Chennai to Colombo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 SriLankan direct flights from Chennai to Colombo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Air India 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.

When are direct flights from Chennai to Colombo available?

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

What are the cheapest direct flights from Chennai to Colombo?

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Chennai and Colombo start at $137 from Thu, Nov 6 to Sun, Nov 9 with IndiGo.

How can I find nonstop flights from Chennai to Colombo?

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.

What are the cheapest business class flights from Chennai to Colombo?

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chennai and Colombo start at $263 from Thu, Oct 23 to Mon, Oct 27 with Air India.

What are the cheapest economy class flights from Chennai to Colombo?

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chennai and Colombo start at $137 from Thu, Nov 6 to Sun, Nov 9.

How can I book business class trips from Chennai to Colombo?

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.

Are there any last-minute deals from Chennai to Colombo next weekend?

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chennai and Colombo starts at $165 from Thu, Oct 23 to Mon, Oct 27 with Air India.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Chennai to Colombo?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chennai and Colombo at price $165 is offered by Air India from Thu, Oct 23 to Mon, Oct 27.

How can I find last-minute flight deals from Chennai to Colombo?

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.