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Cheap flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from £85

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — CMB
7 Aug — 14 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in September or August, booked 18 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from Chennai to Colombo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chennai to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 July 2026.

Wed 15/719:40
MAA
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 20m
IndiGo
Fri 17/709:45
CMB
-
MAA
Nonstop1h 20m
IndiGo
Deal found 5/7£157
Mon 10/809:55
MAA
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 25m
SriLankan Airlines
Tue 11/813:35
CMB
-
MAA
Nonstop1h 25m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 7/7£159
Sun 27/909:55
MAA
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 25m
SriLankan Airlines
Wed 30/918:45
CMB
-
MAA
Nonstop1h 25m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 5/7£160
Fri 28/821:15
MAA
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 25m
SriLankan Airlines
Tue 8/913:35
CMB
-
MAA
Nonstop1h 25m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 4/7£162
Sat 22/814:55
MAA
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 20m
IndiGo
Wed 26/812:30
CMB
-
MAA
Nonstop1h 15m
IndiGo
Deal found 5/7£168
Tue 4/807:10
MAA
-
CMB
1 stop6h 50m
IndiGo
Sun 9/809:45
CMB
-
MAA
Nonstop1h 20m
IndiGo
Deal found 8/7£191
Fri 28/819:05
MAA
-
CMB
1 stop15h 25m
IndiGo
Tue 8/917:15
CMB
-
MAA
Nonstop1h 20m
IndiGo
Deal found 4/7£201
Fri 28/819:05
MAA
-
CMB
1 stop15h 25m
IndiGo
Sun 6/917:15
CMB
-
MAA
Nonstop1h 20m
IndiGo
Deal found 4/7£202
Wed 15/710:00
MAA
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 17/713:30
CMB
-
MAA
Nonstop1h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7£205
Sun 27/921:25
MAA
-
CMB
1 stop16h 35m
IndiGo
Wed 30/909:45
CMB
-
MAA
Nonstop1h 20m
IndiGo
Deal found 5/7£207

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chennai (MAA) to Colombo (CMB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 8 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£159

One-way from

£85

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£140

Good round-trip deal

£154 or less

Good one-way deal

£97 or less
SriLankan Airlines
  • SriLankan Airlines
  • 10/8-11/8
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 50m total
  • Chennai to Colombo
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SriLankan Airlines
  • SriLankan Airlines
  • 18/12
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 20m total
  • Chennai to Colombo
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Chennai to Colombo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 8 July 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

Thu 24/9

05:55-15:05

1 stop9h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 30/9

09:40-18:20

1 stop8h 40m

£351
Fastest return journey

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

Sun 20/9

05:55-15:05

1 stop9h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 20/10

16:05-22:35

1 stop6h 30m

£360

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

Sun 19/7

07:00-15:05

1 stop8h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 25/7

16:05-01:05

1 stop9h 00m

£400

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

Fri 11/12

06:15-15:00

1 stop8h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 18/12

16:00-01:00

1 stop9h 00m

£411

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

Sat 19/9

21:05-16:35

2 stops19h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 22/9

17:35-14:50

2 stops21h 15m

£1,034

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

Thu 17/12

21:10-16:20

2 stops19h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 8/1

11:15-11:05

3 stops23h 50m

£1,035

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

Tue 1/9

21:05-18:15

2 stops21h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 5/9

17:35-11:10

2 stops17h 35m

£1,035

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

Tue 18/8

18:00-18:15

2 stops24h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 21/8

17:35-15:05

2 stops21h 30m

£1,035

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

Fri 7/8

16:00-16:35

2 stops24h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 14/8

17:35-15:05

2 stops21h 30m

£1,036

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

Fri 4/9

21:05-16:35

2 stops19h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 8/9

17:35-14:50

2 stops21h 15m

£1,036

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should look to book at least 17 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £118). Flying from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in May is currently the most expensive (average of £165). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Chennai to Colombo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 8 July 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 13% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Colombo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Colombo. Reviews last updated 8 July 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, such as SriLankan Airlines,IndiGo, andAir India. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
85 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.6

Overall

6.8

Entertainment

6.2

Comfort

6.8

Boarding

6.7

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

CMB - SYD

It was ok. Not an excellent service for the cost paid
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
85 reviews
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
85 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.6

Overall

6.8

Entertainment

6.2

Comfort

6.8

Boarding

6.7

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

CMB - SYD

It was ok. Not an excellent service for the cost paid
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
575 reviews
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
85 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.6

Overall

6.8

Entertainment

6.2

Comfort

6.8

Boarding

6.7

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

CMB - SYD

It was ok. Not an excellent service for the cost paid
Air India
5.6
Fair
2,957 reviews
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
85 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.6

Overall

6.8

Entertainment

6.2

Comfort

6.8

Boarding

6.7

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

CMB - SYD

It was ok. Not an excellent service for the cost paid

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl, you will be flying from Chennai. Chennai (MAA) is just 10.2 mi from the center of the city. Chennai is the only Chennai airport and it handles 7 outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day. 3 airlines have flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Chennai on a regular basis.

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

    Departing from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport will take you 9h 10m. There are 401 mi between Chennai and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

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

    Currently priced at £75, Air India will fly you from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and back. In addition to Air India, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £104 and £124, respectively. You may be able to fly from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for 46% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    Before booking your flight to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Chennai, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: IndiGo (93%), SriLankan Airlines (87%), Air India( 87%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £78. While the most popular route (Chennai - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl) can be booked for £104 on average, our data indicates £176 when flying from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £118). Flying from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in May is currently the most expensive (average of £165). 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.

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Air IndiaCheapest£75Average£103FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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IndiGoCheapest£104Average£137FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest£124Average£156FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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