Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai flights typically cost between £107 and £121 in September. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £100 on IndiGo (4 Sept-7 Sept).

Question 1

How much does it cost for a return flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai flights typically cost between £107 and £121 in September.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £100 on IndiGo (4 Sept-7 Sept).

Question 2

How long is the flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai?

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For as low as £100, IndiGo can have you in Chennai from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in 1h 20m. Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Chennai are separated by a distance of 401 mi. All flights are typically direct.

Question 3

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai round-trip?

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According to our current data, FitsAir (£95), IndiGo (£97), and Air India (£102) offers the cheapest pricing from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai. You may be able to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai for 17% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 4

How far ahead should I book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai?

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The best time to book flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai is 72 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Question 5

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai?

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Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai (average of £620). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,013). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 6

What is the cheapest day to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 7

Weekly flight availability from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai

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The most flights from CMB to MAA are scheduled on a Thursday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 10.0 - 330.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 330.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 33.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

Question 10

What are the cheapest flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai?

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The cheapest flight price from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai is £69. On average you can expect to pay £108. The most popular route, (Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - Chennai), can usually be booked for £135.

Question 11

What are the most reliable airlines from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai?

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Consider IndiGo (89%), Ethiopian Air (89%) or Singapore Airlines (88%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai.

Question 12

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Before booking your flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai check out the most popular airlines for this route: IndiGo, FitsAir or Air India.

Question 13

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai?

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Tuesday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Chennai.

Question 14

How far in advance should I book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai?

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When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 23 days in advance, which can save you up to 4% on flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 23 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at £109. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from £115.

Question 15

What is the cheapest month to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai?

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June can be a great time to fly to Chennai from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport with a flight ticket averaging about £115. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of June for as cheap as £95. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of January.

Question 16

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CMB to MAA?

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A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 26% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Question 17

What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

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Most people fly into Chennai (MAA) if they book a flight to Chennai from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. On average, Chennai has 6 inbound flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day from 4 airlines. Chennai is conveniently located just 10.2 mi from Chennai’s city center.

Question 18

Can I find deals for flights from Colombo to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Colombo to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 19

How can I find direct flights from Colombo to Chennai?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Colombo to Chennai.

Question 20

Can I find deals for business class flights from Colombo to Chennai?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Colombo to Chennai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 21

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Colombo to Chennai?

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Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Colombo to Chennai via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Question 22

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Colombo to Chennai?

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Colombo to Chennai by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Question 23

Can Cheapflights find flights from Colombo to Chennai with no change fees?

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Certainly. Search results for flights to Chennai from Colombo shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

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One-way from	£91
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	June
Average price	£116
Good round-trip deal	£102 or less
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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
FitsAir	Cheapest£95	Average£110	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search FitsAir flights
IndiGo	Cheapest£97	Average£110	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search IndiGo flights
Air India	Cheapest£102	Average£112	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air India flights
SriLankan Airlines	Cheapest£112	Average£132	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search SriLankan Airlines flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Chennai are usually found in June or July, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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