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Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from AED 464 and round-trip from AED 735. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      CMB 3:45 AM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      MAA 5:05 AM
      Colombo - Chennai | Mon, Nov 2 | IndiGo
      AED 464 AED 700
      34% off
      34% off
      AED 700 AED 464
    • CMB 3:45 AM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      MAA 5:05 AM
      Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Oct 25 | IndiGo
      AED 466 AED 700
      33% off
      33% off
      AED 700 AED 466
    • CMB 3:45 AM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      MAA 5:05 AM
      Colombo - Chennai | Mon, Oct 26 | IndiGo
      AED 467 AED 700
      33% off
      33% off
      AED 700 AED 467
    • CMB 3:45 AM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      MAA 5:05 AM
      Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Nov 1 | IndiGo
      AED 469
      33% off
      AED 700 AED 469
    • CMB 3:45 AM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      MAA 5:05 AM
      Colombo - Chennai | Fri, Oct 30 | IndiGo
      AED 470
      33% off
      AED 700 AED 470
    • CMB 7:25 AM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      MAA 8:45 AM
      Colombo - Chennai | Mon, Dec 21 | SriLankan Airlines
      AED 473
      32% off
      AED 700 AED 473
    • CMB 3:45 AM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      MAA 5:05 AM
      Colombo - Chennai | Wed, Oct 28 | IndiGo
      AED 479
      32% off
      AED 700 AED 479
    • CMB 7:55 AM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      MAA 9:05 AM
      Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Dec 3 | FitsAir
      AED 480
      59% off
      AED 1,180 AED 480
    • CMB 3:00 AM
      1h 25m
      Nonstop
      MAA 4:25 AM
      Colombo - Chennai | Mon, Nov 23 | IndiGo
      AED 481
      31% off
      AED 700 AED 481
    • CMB 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MAA 2:00 PM
      Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CMB 1:30 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      MAA 2:50 PM
      Colombo - Chennai | Fri, Nov 13 | SriLankan Airlines
      MAA 8:55 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      CMB 10:15 PM
      Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Nov 13 | SriLankan Airlines
      AED 735 AED 1,618
      55% off
      55% off
      AED 1,618 AED 735
    • CMB 7:25 AM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      MAA 8:45 AM
      Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Nov 1 | SriLankan Airlines
      MAA 8:55 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      CMB 10:15 PM
      Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Nov 6 | SriLankan Airlines
      AED 736 AED 1,618
      55% off
      55% off
      AED 1,618 AED 736
    • CMB 7:25 AM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      MAA 8:45 AM
      Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Oct 31 | SriLankan Airlines
      MAA 9:50 AM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      CMB 11:10 AM
      Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Nov 6 | SriLankan Airlines
      AED 736 AED 1,618
      55% off
      55% off
      AED 1,618 AED 736
    • CMB 7:25 AM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      MAA 8:45 AM
      Colombo - Chennai | Fri, Oct 30 | SriLankan Airlines
      MAA 9:50 AM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      CMB 11:10 AM
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Nov 3 | SriLankan Airlines
      AED 742
      54% off
      AED 1,618 AED 742
    • CMB 7:25 AM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      MAA 8:45 AM
      Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Nov 5 | SriLankan Airlines
      MAA 9:50 AM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      CMB 11:10 AM
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Nov 8 | SriLankan Airlines
      AED 742
      54% off
      AED 1,618 AED 742
    • CMB 6:35 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      MAA 7:55 PM
      Colombo - Chennai | Fri, Nov 6 | SriLankan Airlines
      MAA 8:55 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      CMB 10:15 PM
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Nov 11 | SriLankan Airlines
      AED 742
      54% off
      AED 1,618 AED 742
    • CMB 7:25 AM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      MAA 8:45 AM
      Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Dec 3 | SriLankan Airlines
      MAA 4:00 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      CMB 5:20 PM
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Dec 8 | SriLankan Airlines
      AED 744
      54% off
      AED 1,618 AED 744
    • CMB 7:25 AM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      MAA 8:45 AM
      Colombo - Chennai | Fri, Nov 20 | SriLankan Airlines
      MAA 8:55 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      CMB 10:15 PM
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Nov 25 | SriLankan Airlines
      AED 745
      54% off
      AED 1,618 AED 745
    • CMB 7:25 AM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      MAA 8:45 AM
      Colombo - Chennai | Tue, Dec 1 | SriLankan Airlines
      MAA 3:55 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      CMB 5:15 PM
      Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Dec 3 | SriLankan Airlines
      AED 751
      54% off
      AED 1,618 AED 751
    • CMB 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MAA 2:00 PM
      Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
      MAA 3:00 PM
      6h
      Nonstop
      CMB 4:00 PM
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CMB 7:55 AM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      MAA 9:05 AM
      Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Dec 3 | FitsAir
      AED 480 AED 2,112
      77% off
      77% off
      AED 2,112 AED 480
    • CMB 7:55 AM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      MAA 9:05 AM
      Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Dec 12 | FitsAir
      AED 481 AED 2,112
      77% off
      77% off
      AED 2,112 AED 481
    • CMB 7:55 AM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      MAA 9:05 AM
      Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Jan 2 | FitsAir
      AED 494 AED 2,112
      77% off
      77% off
      AED 2,112 AED 494
    • CMB 3:00 AM
      1h 25m
      Nonstop
      MAA 4:25 AM
      Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Oct 31 | IndiGo
      AED 517
      76% off
      AED 2,112 AED 517
    • CMB 9:10 AM
      1h 25m
      Nonstop
      MAA 10:35 AM
      Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Nov 22 | IndiGo
      AED 528
      75% off
      AED 2,112 AED 528
    • CMB 7:25 AM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      MAA 8:45 AM
      Colombo - Chennai | Wed, Oct 28 | SriLankan Airlines
      AED 533
      75% off
      AED 2,112 AED 533
    • CMB 9:10 AM
      1h 25m
      Nonstop
      MAA 10:35 AM
      Colombo - Chennai | Wed, Nov 4 | IndiGo
      AED 545
      74% off
      AED 2,112 AED 545
    • CMB 9:10 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      MAA 10:40 AM
      Colombo - Chennai | Fri, Nov 27 | IndiGo
      AED 549
      74% off
      AED 2,112 AED 549
    • CMB 7:25 AM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      MAA 8:45 AM
      Colombo - Chennai | Tue, Nov 24 | SriLankan Airlines
      AED 555
      74% off
      AED 2,112 AED 555
    • CMB 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MAA 2:00 PM
      Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CMB 3:45 AM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      MAA 5:05 AM
      Colombo - Chennai | Mon, Nov 2 | IndiGo
      AED 464 AED 700
      34% off
      34% off
      AED 700 AED 464
    • CMB 3:45 AM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      MAA 5:05 AM
      Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Oct 25 | IndiGo
      AED 466 AED 700
      33% off
      33% off
      AED 700 AED 466
    • CMB 3:45 AM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      MAA 5:05 AM
      Colombo - Chennai | Mon, Oct 26 | IndiGo
      AED 467 AED 700
      33% off
      33% off
      AED 700 AED 467
    • CMB 3:45 AM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      MAA 5:05 AM
      Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Nov 1 | IndiGo
      AED 469
      33% off
      AED 700 AED 469
    • CMB 3:45 AM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      MAA 5:05 AM
      Colombo - Chennai | Fri, Oct 30 | IndiGo
      AED 470
      33% off
      AED 700 AED 470
    • CMB 7:25 AM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      MAA 8:45 AM
      Colombo - Chennai | Mon, Dec 21 | SriLankan Airlines
      AED 473
      32% off
      AED 700 AED 473
    • CMB 3:45 AM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      MAA 5:05 AM
      Colombo - Chennai | Wed, Oct 28 | IndiGo
      AED 479
      32% off
      AED 700 AED 479
    • CMB 7:55 AM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      MAA 9:05 AM
      Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Dec 3 | FitsAir
      AED 480
      59% off
      AED 1,180 AED 480
    • CMB 3:00 AM
      1h 25m
      Nonstop
      MAA 4:25 AM
      Colombo - Chennai | Mon, Nov 23 | IndiGo
      AED 481
      31% off
      AED 700 AED 481
    • CMB 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MAA 2:00 PM
      Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CMB 9:10 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      MAA 10:40 AM
      Colombo - Chennai | Fri, Oct 30 | IndiGo
      AED 517 AED 2,455
      79% off
      79% off
      AED 2,455 AED 517
    • CMB 9:10 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      MAA 10:40 AM
      Colombo - Chennai | Wed, Oct 28 | IndiGo
      AED 524 AED 2,455
      79% off
      79% off
      AED 2,455 AED 524
    • CMB 7:25 AM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      MAA 8:45 AM
      Colombo - Chennai | Wed, Oct 28 | SriLankan Airlines
      AED 533 AED 2,455
      78% off
      78% off
      AED 2,455 AED 533
    • CMB 3:00 AM
      1h 25m
      Nonstop
      MAA 4:25 AM
      Colombo - Chennai | Mon, Oct 26 | IndiGo
      AED 537
      78% off
      AED 2,455 AED 537
    • CMB 1:30 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      MAA 2:50 PM
      Colombo - Chennai | Mon, Oct 26 | SriLankan Airlines
      AED 547
      78% off
      AED 2,455 AED 547
    • CMB 6:35 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      MAA 7:55 PM
      Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Oct 29 | SriLankan Airlines
      AED 551
      78% off
      AED 2,455 AED 551
    • CMB 9:10 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      MAA 10:40 AM
      Colombo - Chennai | Tue, Oct 27 | IndiGo
      AED 557
      77% off
      AED 2,455 AED 557
    • CMB 5:15 PM
      1h 25m
      Nonstop
      MAA 6:40 PM
      Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Oct 29 | IndiGo
      AED 557
      77% off
      AED 2,455 AED 557
    • CMB 6:35 PM
      1h 20m
      Nonstop
      MAA 7:55 PM
      Colombo - Chennai | Fri, Oct 30 | SriLankan Airlines
      AED 647
      74% off
      AED 2,455 AED 647
    • CMB 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MAA 2:00 PM
      Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • CMB 7:55 AM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      MAA 9:05 AM
      Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Dec 3 | FitsAir
      AED 480 AED 1,180
      59% off
      59% off
      AED 1,180 AED 480
    • CMB 7:55 AM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      MAA 9:05 AM
      Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Dec 12 | FitsAir
      AED 481 AED 1,180
      59% off
      59% off
      AED 1,180 AED 481
    • CMB 7:55 AM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      MAA 9:05 AM
      Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Jan 2 | FitsAir
      AED 494 AED 1,180
      57% off
      57% off
      AED 1,180 AED 494
    • CMB 7:55 AM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      MAA 9:05 AM
      Colombo - Chennai | Tue, Jan 5 | FitsAir
      AED 699
      44% off
      AED 1,239 AED 699
    • CMB 7:55 AM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      MAA 9:05 AM
      Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Dec 10 | FitsAir
      AED 714
      42% off
      AED 1,239 AED 714
    • CMB 7:55 AM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      MAA 9:05 AM
      Colombo - Chennai | Tue, Dec 1 | FitsAir
      AED 824
      33% off
      AED 1,239 AED 824
    • CMB 7:55 AM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      MAA 9:05 AM
      Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Nov 28 | FitsAir
      AED 826
      30% off
      AED 1,180 AED 826
    • CMB 7:55 AM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      MAA 9:05 AM
      Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Jan 16 | FitsAir
      AED 830
      33% off
      AED 1,239 AED 830
    • CMB 7:55 AM
      1h 10m
      Nonstop
      MAA 9:05 AM
      Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Jan 14 | FitsAir
      AED 850
      31% off
      AED 1,239 AED 850
    • CMB 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MAA 2:00 PM
      Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Colombo to Chennai are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport

Which month has the lowest one-way flight price from Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport?

The data is based on the average one-way flight prices on Trip.com for flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport across different months over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for low one-way flight fares from Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport, the best time to book is in October, with an average price of AED 448. Try to avoid August, when prices are highest, averaging around AED 638.

AED 638
AED 543
AED 448
AED 353
  • AED 448
    Oct
  • AED 468
    Nov
  • AED 482
    Dec
  • AED 518
    Jan
  • AED 532
    Feb
  • AED 531
    Mar
  • AED 530
    Apr
  • AED 565
    May
  • AED 497
    Jun
  • AED 546
    Jul
  • AED 638
    Aug
  • AED 534
    Sep

Which month is the cheapest for round-trip flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport?

The data is based on the average round-trip flight prices on Trip.com for flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport across different months over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, October is usually the cheapest month to find flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport, with an average price of AED 688. In contrast, August is typically the most expensive month, with average prices reaching AED 997.

AED 997
AED 843
AED 688
AED 534
  • AED 688
    Oct
  • AED 718
    Nov
  • AED 792
    Dec
  • AED 896
    Jan
  • AED 944
    Feb
  • AED 717
    Mar
  • AED 822
    Apr
  • AED 838
    May
  • AED 796
    Jun
  • AED 787
    Jul
  • AED 997
    Aug
  • AED 880
    Sep

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport?

The data is based on the average flight prices on Trip.com from Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport across different days of the week over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport is usually Tuesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. Try to avoid departing on Sunday, as prices are usually the highest on that day.

AED 554
AED 526
AED 497
AED 469
  • AED 529
    Mon
  • AED 497
    Tue
  • AED 535
    Wed
  • AED 526
    Thu
  • AED 513
    Fri
  • AED 540
    Sat
  • AED 554
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport is IndiGo (from AED 430) among 6 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

IndiGo
From AED 430
SriLankan Airlines
From AED 475
Air India
From AED 704
FitsAir
From AED 1,182
Emirates
From AED 1,826
Etihad Airways
From AED 2,568

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What is the flight schedule from Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Colombo to Chennai and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. UL121

    Bandaranaike International Airport

    7:25 AM

    CMB

    1h 25m

    8:50 AM

    MAA

    S M T W T F S
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  2. UL127

    Bandaranaike International Airport

    1:30 PM

    CMB

    1h 25m

    2:55 PM

    MAA

    S - T W T - S
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  3. UL123

    Bandaranaike International Airport

    6:45 PM

    CMB

    1h 25m

    8:10 PM

    MAA

    S M T W T F S
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  4. 6E1180

    Bandaranaike International Airport

    12:30 PM

    CMB

    1h 15m

    1:45 PM

    MAA

    S M T W T F S
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  5. 6E1174

    Bandaranaike International Airport

    9:45 AM

    CMB

    1h 20m

    11:05 AM

    MAA

    S M T W T F S
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  6. 6E1176

    Bandaranaike International Airport

    5:15 PM

    CMB

    1h 20m

    6:35 PM

    MAA

    S M - W T F S
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  7. 6E1172

    Bandaranaike International Airport

    3:00 AM

    CMB

    1h 25m

    4:25 AM

    MAA

    S M T W T F S
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About Bandaranaike International Airport and Chennai International Airport

Learn about Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Chennai International Airport (MAA) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 647.28 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price AED 464
Cheapest return ticket price AED 735

FAQs for Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport?

    Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport takes about 1 hour 6 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 7 daily flights from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA).
  • The earliest flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport departs at 03:45, and the last departs at 18:45, with about 7 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around AED 830 in January, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Chennai International Airport to downtown is about 12 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to Chennai International Airport (MAA) is Tirupati International Airport. The distance is around 98 km.
  • IndiGo is a very popular airline operating an average of 2329 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport currently start from AED 464, and round-trip fares start from AED 735. The current lowest fare is a IndiGo flight departing on Mon, Nov 2; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines operate direct flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport, with an average flight time of 1 hour 5 minutes, and around 47 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport is AED 1,109. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport, with one-way fares starting from AED 464. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport operates around 48 weekly flights, mainly by IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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