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Chennai International Airport to Colombo flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Chennai International Airport to Colombo over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from BRL 438 and round-trip from BRL 1,061. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        MAA 9:50 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 11:10 AM
        Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Oct 31 | SriLankan Airlines
        CMB 7:25 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        MAA 8:45 AM
        Colombo - Chennai | Wed, Nov 4 | SriLankan Airlines
        BRL 1,061 BRL 1,540
        31% off
        31% off
        BRL 1,540 BRL 1,061
      • MAA 9:50 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 11:10 AM
        Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Nov 5 | SriLankan Airlines
        CMB 1:30 PM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        MAA 2:50 PM
        Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Nov 8 | SriLankan Airlines
        BRL 1,067 BRL 1,540
        31% off
        31% off
        BRL 1,540 BRL 1,067
      • MAA 8:55 PM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 10:15 PM
        Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Oct 29 | SriLankan Airlines
        CMB 7:25 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        MAA 8:45 AM
        Colombo - Chennai | Tue, Nov 3 | SriLankan Airlines
        BRL 1,073 BRL 1,540
        30% off
        30% off
        BRL 1,540 BRL 1,073
      • MAA 9:50 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 11:10 AM
        Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Nov 23 | SriLankan Airlines
        CMB 7:25 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        MAA 8:45 AM
        Colombo - Chennai | Mon, Nov 30 | SriLankan Airlines
        BRL 1,074
        30% off
        BRL 1,540 BRL 1,074
      • MAA 9:50 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 11:10 AM
        Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Nov 26 | SriLankan Airlines
        CMB 7:25 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        MAA 8:45 AM
        Colombo - Chennai | Tue, Dec 1 | SriLankan Airlines
        BRL 1,074
        30% off
        BRL 1,540 BRL 1,074
      • MAA 3:55 PM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 5:15 PM
        Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Nov 30 | SriLankan Airlines
        CMB 6:35 PM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        MAA 7:55 PM
        Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Dec 5 | SriLankan Airlines
        BRL 1,075
        30% off
        BRL 1,540 BRL 1,075
      • MAA 8:55 PM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 10:15 PM
        Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Nov 20 | SriLankan Airlines
        CMB 1:40 PM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        MAA 3:00 PM
        Colombo - Chennai | Wed, Nov 25 | SriLankan Airlines
        BRL 1,077
        30% off
        BRL 1,540 BRL 1,077
      • MAA 8:55 PM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 10:15 PM
        Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Nov 22 | SriLankan Airlines
        CMB 6:35 PM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        MAA 7:55 PM
        Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Nov 28 | SriLankan Airlines
        BRL 1,077
        30% off
        BRL 1,540 BRL 1,077
      • MAA 8:55 PM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 10:15 PM
        Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Nov 15 | SriLankan Airlines
        CMB 7:25 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        MAA 8:45 AM
        Colombo - Chennai | Wed, Nov 18 | SriLankan Airlines
        BRL 1,077
        30% off
        BRL 1,540 BRL 1,077
      • MAA 4:00 PM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 5:20 PM
        Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Nov 7 | SriLankan Airlines
        CMB 6:35 PM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        MAA 7:55 PM
        Colombo - Chennai | Wed, Nov 11 | SriLankan Airlines
        BRL 1,077
        30% off
        BRL 1,540 BRL 1,077
      • MAA 9:55 AM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        CMB 11:20 AM
        Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Oct 16 | SriLankan Airlines
        CMB 7:25 AM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        MAA 8:50 AM
        Colombo - Chennai | Tue, Oct 20 | SriLankan Airlines
        BRL 1,077
        30% off
        BRL 1,540 BRL 1,077
      • MAA 9:55 AM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        CMB 11:20 AM
        Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Oct 15 | SriLankan Airlines
        CMB 7:25 AM
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        MAA 8:50 AM
        Colombo - Chennai | Mon, Oct 19 | SriLankan Airlines
        BRL 1,078
        30% off
        BRL 1,540 BRL 1,078
      • MAA 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CMB 2:00 PM
        Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Oct 5 | Normal Airline
        CMB 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        MAA 4:00 PM
        Colombo - Chennai | Wed, Oct 7 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MAA 10:10 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 11:30 AM
        Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Oct 8 | IndiGo
        BRL 438 BRL 765
        43% off
        43% off
        BRL 765 BRL 438
      • MAA 10:10 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 11:30 AM
        Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Oct 10 | IndiGo
        BRL 466 BRL 765
        39% off
        39% off
        BRL 765 BRL 466
      • MAA 2:55 PM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 4:15 PM
        Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Nov 3 | IndiGo
        BRL 466 BRL 765
        39% off
        39% off
        BRL 765 BRL 466
      • MAA 2:55 PM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 4:15 PM
        Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Oct 27 | IndiGo
        BRL 466
        39% off
        BRL 765 BRL 466
      • MAA 1:20 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 2:40 AM
        Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Oct 20 | IndiGo
        BRL 509
        33% off
        BRL 765 BRL 509
      • MAA 12:40 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 2:00 AM
        Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Nov 2 | IndiGo
        BRL 509
        33% off
        BRL 765 BRL 509
      • MAA 1:20 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 2:40 AM
        Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Oct 13 | IndiGo
        BRL 511
        33% off
        BRL 765 BRL 511
      • MAA 1:20 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 2:40 AM
        Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Oct 12 | IndiGo
        BRL 514
        33% off
        BRL 765 BRL 514
      • MAA 2:55 PM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 4:15 PM
        Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Nov 6 | IndiGo
        BRL 527
        31% off
        BRL 765 BRL 527
      • MAA 10:10 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 11:30 AM
        Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Nov 5 | IndiGo
        BRL 527
        31% off
        BRL 765 BRL 527
      • MAA 1:20 AM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 2:40 AM
        Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Oct 18 | IndiGo
        BRL 531
        31% off
        BRL 765 BRL 531
      • MAA 7:40 PM
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 9:00 PM
        Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Oct 11 | IndiGo
        BRL 535
        30% off
        BRL 765 BRL 535
      • MAA 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CMB 2:00 PM
        Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Oct 5 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from Chennai International Airport to Colombo are based on average airline prices for the next 3 months, according to Trip.com’s latest data.

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

Which month has the lowest one-way flight fares from Chennai International Airport to Colombo?

The data is based on the average one-way flight prices on Trip.com for flights from Chennai International Airport to 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 Chennai International Airport to , the best time to book is in October, with an average price of BRL 495. Try to avoid August, when prices are highest, averaging around BRL 770.

BRL 770
BRL 633
BRL 495
BRL 358
    Cheapest
  • BRL 716
    Sep
  • BRL 495
    Oct
  • BRL 506
    Nov
  • BRL 583
    Dec
  • BRL 540
    Jan
  • BRL 550
    Feb
  • BRL 534
    Mar
  • BRL 641
    Apr
  • BRL 640
    May
  • BRL 568
    Jun
  • BRL 679
    Jul
  • BRL 770
    Aug

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

The data is based on the average round-trip flight prices on Trip.com for flights from Chennai International Airport to 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 Chennai International Airport to , with an average price of BRL 946. In contrast, December is typically the most expensive month, with average prices reaching BRL 1,217.

BRL 1,217
BRL 1,082
BRL 946
BRL 811
    Cheapest
  • BRL 1,153
    Sep
  • BRL 946
    Oct
  • BRL 1,002
    Nov
  • BRL 1,217
    Dec
  • BRL 1,059
    Jan
  • BRL 1,174
    Feb
  • BRL 1,069
    Mar
  • BRL 1,076
    Apr
  • BRL 1,107
    May
  • BRL 1,190
    Jun
  • BRL 1,122
    Jul
  • BRL 1,154
    Aug

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

The data is based on the average flight prices on Trip.com from Chennai International Airport to 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 Chennai International Airport to is usually Tuesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. Try to avoid departing on Wednesday, as prices are usually the highest on that day.

BRL 628
BRL 594
BRL 559
BRL 525
  • BRL 586
    Mon
  • BRL 559
    Tue
  • BRL 628
    Wed
  • BRL 576
    Thu
  • BRL 604
    Fri
  • BRL 619
    Sat
  • BRL 605
    Sun

Which airlines are the most popular for Chennai International Airport to Colombo flights?

See which airlines fly from Chennai International Airport to Colombo. Find the airline that best meets your travel needs by comparing prices and treat yourself to an enjoyable journey.
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Flight Schedule from Chennai International Airport to Colombo

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

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. 6E1171

    Chennai International Airport

    1:20 AM

    MAA

    1h 20m

    2:40 AM

    CMB

    S M T W T F S
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  2. 6E1173

    Chennai International Airport

    7:40 PM

    MAA

    1h 20m

    9:00 PM

    CMB

    S M T W T F S
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  3. 6E1179

    Chennai International Airport

    2:55 PM

    MAA

    1h 20m

    4:15 PM

    CMB

    S M - W T F S
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  4. 6E1175

    Chennai International Airport

    10:10 AM

    MAA

    1h 20m

    11:30 AM

    CMB

    S M T W T F S
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  5. UL124

    Chennai International Airport

    9:15 PM

    MAA

    1h 25m

    10:40 PM

    CMB

    S M T W T F S
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What to know about flights from Chennai International Airport to Colombo?

Cheapest round-trip ticket price BRL 1,068
Cheapest one-way flight price BRL 431
Off-season for travel October
Peak season for travel January

FAQs for Chennai International Airport to Colombo Flights

  • When is peak season for travel to Colombo?

    ؜The peak travel time for visiting Colombo is October. During this time, flights from Chennai International Airport to Colombo are the most expensive. Cheap tickets can still be booked on Trip.com.
  • Flights from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) take around 1 hour 20 minutes.
  • IndiGo is a very popular airline operating an average of 2896 flights per month.
    • The distance from Bandaranaike International Airport to downtown is about 29 km. It takes about 40 minutes by taxi.
  • Yes. IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines operate direct flights from Chennai International Airport to Colombo. The average flight time is approximately 1 hour 3 minutes, with about 5 flights per week. Actual schedules may vary by season.
  • The cheapest one-way flight from Chennai International Airport to Colombo currently starts from BRL 438, with round-trip fares from BRL 1,061. The lowest fare is offered by IndiGo departing on Thu, Oct 8; prices are subject to availability.
  • Yes. The average flight time from Chennai International Airport to Colombo is about 1 hour 3 minutes. Actual flight time may vary due to routing, weather, and air traffic.
  • Currently, multiple airlines offer flights from Chennai International Airport to Colombo, including: SriLankan Airlines IndiGo Air India The selected airlines are based on Trip.com user booking data from the past 90 days.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Chennai International Airport to Colombo is BRL 1,136, and the average round-trip fare is BRL 2,139. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Flights from Chennai International Airport to Colombo are usually cheapest in October, with an average one-way fare of about BRL 1,136. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • The earliest flight from Chennai International Airport to Colombo departs at 01:20, and the latest one departs at 21:15. There are approximately 7 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before your trip.
  • Flights from Chennai International Airport to Colombo usually arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport. Bandaranaike International Airport is the most convenient option for this route.
  • IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Chennai International Airport to Colombo. Basic fares start from BRL 438. Before comparing final prices, watch out for baggage, seat selection, and payment surcharges.

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