Cheap flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from £137
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 20/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — CMB
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in June or July, booked 31 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday 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 28 January 2026.
Mon 20/409:55
MAA
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 25m
SriLankan Airlines
Sat 25/407:25
CMB
-
MAA
Nonstop1h 25m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 27/1£137
Mon 2/1115:55
MAA
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 20m
SriLankan Airlines
Fri 20/1113:35
CMB
-
MAA
Nonstop1h 20m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 27/1£143
Fri 6/1115:55
MAA
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 20m
SriLankan Airlines
Sat 21/1113:35
CMB
-
MAA
Nonstop1h 20m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 27/1£162
Mon 20/414:55
MAA
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 20m
IndiGo
Sat 25/411:30
CMB
-
MAA
1 stop9h 35m
IndiGo
Deal found 27/1£167
Sun 1/1100:40
MAA
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/1118:35
CMB
-
MAA
Nonstop1h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1£172
Thu 5/1115:55
MAA
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 20m
SriLankan Airlines
Fri 20/1118:35
CMB
-
MAA
Nonstop1h 20m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 27/1£183
Mon 20/421:10
MAA
-
CMB
1 stop17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 25/411:30
CMB
-
MAA
1 stop8h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1£192
Wed 28/100:40
MAA
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 20m
IndiGo
Sat 31/109:10
CMB
-
MAA
Nonstop1h 30m
IndiGo
Deal found 27/1£194
Tue 3/1120:55
MAA
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 20m
SriLankan Airlines
Fri 20/1113:35
CMB
-
MAA
Nonstop1h 20m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 27/1£194
Tue 3/1100:40
MAA
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 20m
IndiGo
Thu 19/1120:55
CMB
-
MAA
1 stop21h 00m
IndiGo
Deal found 27/1£243
Best flights from Chennai to Colombo
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Chennai to Colombo that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 28 January 2026.
Tue 7/418:00
MAA
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CMB
2 stops13h 00m
Air India
Tue 14/416:00
CMB
-
MAA
1 stop9h 00m
Air India
Deal found 26/1£269
Wed 11/309:50
MAA
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CMB
1 stop8h 25m
Air India
Tue 17/316:00
CMB
-
MAA
1 stop9h 00m
Air India
Deal found 27/1£333
Mon 23/218:00
MAA
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CMB
2 stops13h 20m
Air India
Mon 2/308:20
CMB
-
MAA
2 stops11h 50m
Air India
Deal found 27/1£348
Wed 1/420:40
MAA
-
CMB
1 stop10h 20m
Air India
Sat 4/408:00
CMB
-
MAA
2 stops12h 10m
Air India
Deal found 26/1£376
Tue 7/418:00
MAA
-
CMB
2 stops13h 00m
Air India
Sun 12/408:00
CMB
-
MAA
2 stops11h 10m
Air India
Deal found 26/1£387
Fri 27/306:15
MAA
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CMB
1 stop8h 45m
Air India
Fri 3/408:00
CMB
-
MAA
1 stop11h 10m
Air India
Deal found 27/1£393
Direct flights from Chennai to Colombo
Explore direct flight options from Chennai to Colombo based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 28 January 2026.
Mon 20/409:55
MAA
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 25m
SriLankan Airlines
Sat 25/407:25
CMB
-
MAA
Nonstop1h 25m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 27/1£137
Last-minute flights from Chennai to Colombo
Discover last-minute flight deals from Chennai to Colombo. Data last updated 28 January 2026 and is based on user searches.
Wed 28/100:40
MAA
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CMB
Nonstop1h 20m
IndiGo
Sat 31/109:10
CMB
-
MAA
Nonstop1h 30m
IndiGo
Deal found 27/1£194
Thu 29/115:55
MAA
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 20m
SriLankan Airlines
Sat 31/107:20
CMB
-
MAA
Nonstop1h 20m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 27/1£202
Thu 29/106:15
MAA
-
CMB
1 stop8h 45m
Air India
Sat 31/116:00
CMB
-
MAA
2 stops15h 15m
Air India
Deal found 27/1£249
Thu 29/122:30
MAA
-
CMB
2 stops21h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 31/114:40
CMB
-
MAA
1 stop15h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1£264
Mon 2/218:00
MAA
-
CMB
2 stops13h 20m
Air India
Mon 9/217:05
CMB
-
MAA
1 stop11h 50m
Air India
Deal found 26/1£296
Mon 23/218:00
MAA
-
CMB
2 stops13h 20m
Air India
Mon 2/308:20
CMB
-
MAA
2 stops11h 50m
Air India
Deal found 27/1£348
One-way flights from Chennai to Colombo
Search for one-way flight options from Chennai to Colombo. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 28 January 2026.
Fri 19/606:00
MAA
-
CMB
2 stops9h 00m
Air India
Deal found 26/1£141
Thu 19/306:15
MAA
-
CMB
1 stop8h 45m
Air India
Deal found 27/1£147
Tue 3/218:00
MAA
-
CMB
2 stops13h 20m
Air India
Deal found 26/1£160
Sat 21/215:45
MAA
-
CMB
2 stops15h 35m
Air India
Deal found 27/1£175
Fri 13/318:00
MAA
-
CMB
2 stops13h 20m
Air India
Deal found 27/1£211
Wed 6/506:15
MAA
-
CMB
2 stops12h 00m
Air India
Deal found 27/1£212
Sun 15/218:00
MAA
-
CMB
2 stops13h 20m
Air India
Deal found 26/1£407
Find flight deals from Chennai to Colombo
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 28 January 2026.
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 28 January 2026.
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Return
Price
ChennaiColombo
MAA - CMB
MAACMB
Chennai
Tue 7/4
18:00-07:00
2 stops13h 00m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Tue 14/4
16:00-01:00
1 stop9h 00m
£269
ChennaiColombo
MAA - CMB
MAACMB
Chennai
Wed 11/3
09:50-18:15
1 stop8h 25m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Tue 17/3
16:00-01:00
1 stop9h 00m
£333
ChennaiColombo
MAA - CMB
MAACMB
Chennai
Mon 23/2
18:00-07:20
2 stops13h 20m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Mon 2/3
08:20-20:10
2 stops11h 50m
£348
ChennaiColombo
MAA - CMB
MAACMB
Chennai
Wed 1/4
20:40-07:00
1 stop10h 20m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sat 4/4
08:00-20:10
2 stops12h 10m
£376
ChennaiColombo
MAA - CMB
MAACMB
Chennai
Tue 7/4
18:00-07:00
2 stops13h 00m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sun 12/4
08:00-19:10
2 stops11h 10m
£387
ChennaiColombo
MAA - CMB
MAACMB
Chennai
Fri 27/3
06:15-15:00
1 stop8h 45m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Fri 3/4
08:00-19:10
1 stop11h 10m
£393
ChennaiColombo
MAA - CMB
MAACMB
Chennai
Fri 19/6
06:00-15:00
2 stops9h 00m
£141
ChennaiColombo
MAA - CMB
MAACMB
Chennai
Thu 19/3
06:15-15:00
1 stop8h 45m
£147
ChennaiColombo
MAA - CMB
MAACMB
Chennai
Tue 3/2
18:00-07:20
2 stops13h 20m
£160
ChennaiColombo
MAA - CMB
MAACMB
Chennai
Sun 22/2
18:00-07:20
2 stops13h 20m
£175
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Chennai to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 23 January 2026.
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 31 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £86). Flying from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of £111). 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 28 January 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 in the afternoon.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Weekly flight availability from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport
Explore weekly flight availability from Chennai to Colombo. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 28 January 2026.
The most flights from MAA to CMB are scheduled on a Tuesday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).
How often are flights from Chennai to Colombo delayed?
About 11% of weekly flights between Chennai and Colombo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 97 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Chennai to Colombo flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Chennai to Colombo flights?
Over the past year, Air India have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.
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 28 January 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.
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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 4 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 13h. 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 £81, 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 £101 and £114, respectively. You may be able to fly from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for 31% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport one-way?
£39 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air India. You may also be able to find cheap deals on IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines, with prices starting from £46 and £54, respectively.
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 (78%), Korean Air (78%), SriLankan Airlines( 57%).
What are the cheapest flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £51. While the most popular route (Chennai - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl) can be booked for £101 on average, our data indicates £112 when flying from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.
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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £86). Flying from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of £111). 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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