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Cheap flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from £71

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 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — CMB
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in April or September, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Friday

Cheap 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 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£107

One-way from

£71

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£118

Good round-trip deal

£110 or less

Good one-way deal

£116 or less
SriLankan Airlines
  • SriLankan Airlines
  • 17/5-20/5
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 50m total
  • Chennai to Colombo
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IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 9/9
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 25m total
  • Chennai to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£4 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£2 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 30 April 2025.

Fri 2/520:20MAA - CMB
2 stops24h 35mIndiGo
Tue 6/503:30CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Deal found 29/4£219
Fri 2/514:35MAA - CMB
1 stop6h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/509:40CMB - MAA
3 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£250
Sat 17/515:45MAA - CMB
1 stop23h 15mAir India
Tue 20/517:05CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 20mAir India
Deal found 29/4£361
Thu 8/511:45MAA - CMB
1 stop11h 10mMalaysia Airlines
Wed 21/500:05CMB - MAA
1 stop10h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 28/4£2,308
Sat 3/501:30MAA - CMB
1 stop22h 20mCathay Pacific
Mon 12/501:10CMB - MAA
1 stop23h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/4£2,758
Mon 5/523:15MAA - CMB
1 stop24h 20mSingapore Airlines
Sun 18/500:50CMB - MAA
1 stop21h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 28/4£2,850

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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 30 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Chennai

Fly to

Colombo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

Sat 17/5

15:45-15:00

1 stop23h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 20/5

17:05-18:25

Nonstop1h 20m

£361

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

Fri 16/5

01:05-02:30

Nonstop1h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 19/5

02:55-08:05

1 stop29h 10m

£545

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

Sat 10/5

11:45-22:55

1 stop11h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 21/5

00:05-10:45

1 stop10h 40m

£2,308

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

Tue 9/9

01:05-02:30

Nonstop1h 25m

£71

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

Wed 10/9

11:45-15:00

1 stop27h 15m

£86

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

Wed 10/9

20:00-15:00

3 stops19h 00m

£126

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Chennai to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

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 60 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £829). Flying from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,274). 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 30 April 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 33% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 30 April 2025.

The most flights from MAA to CMB are scheduled on a Wednesday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Rainfall in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport ranges from 60.0 - 350.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 350.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

Temperature in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

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 30 April 2025.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
254 reviews
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Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
254 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
254 reviews
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Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
73 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
254 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
474 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
254 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,899 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
254 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

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. 4 airlines have flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Chennai on a regular basis.

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

    Currently priced at £107, SriLankan Airlines will fly you from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and back. In addition to SriLankan Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from IndiGo and Air India - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £124 and £135, respectively. You may be able to fly from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for 14% 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: Ethiopian Air (97%), Air India (97%), Singapore Airlines( 96%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £55. While the most popular route (Chennai - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl) can be booked for £104 on average our data indicates £135 when flying from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Chennai to Colombo?

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

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £829). Flying from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,274). 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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FitsAirCheapest£88Average£124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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