How often are flights from Chennai to Colombo delayed?

About 10% of weekly flights between Chennai and Colombo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 95 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.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Chennai to Colombo flights?

Over the last year, Air India have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday 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.

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

A quick flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport can take about 12h 45m. IndiGo provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $252. Airlines will cover a distance of 401 mi.

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

Currently priced at $126, 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 $140 and $147, respectively. Users have found that Air India is 22% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport one-way?

The cheapest airline one-way is Air India, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $62. However, be on the lookout for offers from IndiGo and FitsAir, as they are both options that can get you from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for a low price.

Weekly flight availability from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

The most flights from MAA to CMB are scheduled on a Wednesday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport ranges from 2.4 - 13.8 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport when rainfall is around 2.4 in.

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 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 80.6 F).

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

On average you can expect to pay $202 for a flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $75 while the most popular route, (Chennai - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl) is currently priced at $139.

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

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are Ethiopian Air (100%), Air India (92%) and Singapore Airlines (92%).

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

SriLankan Airlines, IndiGo and Air India are the most popular airlines when flying from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Chennai-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Chennai-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chennai-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Chennai-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chennai-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Chennai (MAA) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. You should not have trouble finding flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Chennai; the airport handles an average of 4 outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 4 airlines have flights from the Chennai airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. It is only a 10.2 mi journey to Chennai (MAA) from Chennai’s city center.

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 vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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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 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.

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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 diciembre 12, 2025.

dom. 12/149:45 amMAA - CMB

Nonstop1h 20mSriLankan Airlines

vie. 12/197:20 amCMB - MAA

Nonstop1h 20mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$194

jue. 12/1812:40 amMAA - CMB

Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo

vie. 12/199:10 amCMB - MAA

Nonstop1h 30mIndiGo

Deal found 12/11

$206

vie. 12/128:55 pmMAA - CMB

Nonstop1h 20mSriLankan Airlines

mar. 12/167:20 amCMB - MAA

Nonstop1h 20mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$227

dom. 12/1411:15 amMAA - CMB

1 stop8h 40mIndiGo

vie. 12/1912:30 pmCMB - MAA

Nonstop1h 25mIndiGo

Deal found 12/10

$242

vie. 12/128:55 pmMAA - CMB

Nonstop1h 20mMultiple Airlines

lun. 12/159:10 amCMB - MAA

Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$251

vie. 12/127:05 pmMAA - CMB

1 stop24h 50mIndiGo

lun. 12/155:15 pmCMB - MAA

Nonstop1h 25mIndiGo

Deal found 12/11

$255

jue. 12/252:55 pmMAA - CMB

Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo

dom. 1/45:15 pmCMB - MAA

Nonstop1h 25mIndiGo

Deal found 12/11

$284

jue. 12/252:55 pmMAA - CMB

Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo

jue. 1/13:00 amCMB - MAA

Nonstop1h 30mIndiGo

Deal found 12/11

$293

Best flights from Chennai to Colombo
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Chennai to Colombo that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated diciembre 12, 2025.

dom. 1/1112:40 amMAA - CMB

Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo

jue. 1/1512:30 pmCMB - MAA

Nonstop1h 25mIndiGo

Deal found 12/11

$199

jue. 1/84:30 pmMAA - CMB

1 stop6h 10mMultiple Airlines

jue. 1/155:55 pmCMB - MAA

2 stops17h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$358

lun. 1/126:00 pmMAA - CMB

2 stops13h 20mAir India

jue. 1/154:00 pmCMB - MAA

1 stop6h 50mAir India

Deal found 12/11

$359

mar. 1/67:40 pmMAA - CMB

Nonstop1h 25mIndiGo

jue. 1/82:40 pmCMB - MAA

1 stop8h 05mIndiGo

Deal found 12/11

$249

mar. 1/207:10 amMAA - CMB

1 stop12h 45mIndiGo

sáb. 1/243:00 amCMB - MAA

Nonstop1h 30mIndiGo

Deal found 12/10

$300

jue. 1/86:00 pmMAA - CMB

2 stops13h 20mAir India

jue. 1/154:00 pmCMB - MAA

1 stop6h 50mAir India

Deal found 12/11

$376

jue. 12/256:15 amMAA - CMB

1 stop7h 25mIndiGo

dom. 1/45:15 pmCMB - MAA

Nonstop1h 25mIndiGo

Deal found 12/11

$352

mar. 5/127:15 amMAA - CMB

1 stop7h 45mAir India

sáb. 5/168:00 amCMB - MAA

2 stops12h 10mAir India

Deal found 12/11

$393

vie. 1/166:00 pmMAA - CMB

2 stops13h 20mAir India

lun. 1/194:00 pmCMB - MAA

1 stop9h 00mAir India

Deal found 12/10

$395

Last-minute flights from Chennai to Colombo
Discover last-minute flight deals from Chennai to Colombo. Data last updated diciembre 12, 2025 and is based on user searches.

vie. 12/128:55 pmMAA - CMB

Nonstop1h 20mSriLankan Airlines

mar. 12/167:20 amCMB - MAA

Nonstop1h 20mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$227

dom. 12/149:45 amMAA - CMB

Nonstop1h 20mSriLankan Airlines

vie. 12/197:20 amCMB - MAA

Nonstop1h 20mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$194

dom. 12/1411:15 amMAA - CMB

1 stop8h 40mIndiGo

vie. 12/1912:30 pmCMB - MAA

Nonstop1h 25mIndiGo

Deal found 12/10

$242

jue. 12/1812:40 amMAA - CMB

Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo

vie. 12/199:10 amCMB - MAA

Nonstop1h 30mIndiGo

Deal found 12/11

$206

mar. 1/67:40 pmMAA - CMB

Nonstop1h 25mIndiGo

jue. 1/812:30 pmCMB - MAA

Nonstop1h 25mIndiGo

Deal found 12/11

$212

jue. 1/87:40 pmMAA - CMB

Nonstop1h 25mIndiGo

jue. 1/223:00 amCMB - MAA

Nonstop1h 30mIndiGo

Deal found 12/11

$180

jue. 1/811:15 amMAA - CMB

1 stop8h 40mIndiGo

jue. 1/1512:30 pmCMB - MAA

Nonstop1h 25mIndiGo

Deal found 12/11

$211

vie. 1/99:45 amMAA - CMB

Nonstop1h 20mSriLankan Airlines

dom. 1/187:20 amCMB - MAA

Nonstop1h 20mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$189

dom. 1/1112:40 amMAA - CMB

Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo

jue. 1/1512:30 pmCMB - MAA

Nonstop1h 25mIndiGo

Deal found 12/11

$199

mar. 1/208:55 pmMAA - CMB

Nonstop1h 20mSriLankan Airlines

dom. 1/251:35 pmCMB - MAA

Nonstop1h 20mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$216

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 diciembre 12, 2025.

jue. 1/2912:40 amMAA - CMB

Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo

Deal found 12/10

$77

jue. 1/811:30 amMAA - CMB

Nonstop1h 15mIndiGo

Deal found 12/11

$89

jue. 1/88:55 pmMAA - CMB

Nonstop1h 20mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$94

jue. 12/182:55 pmMAA - CMB

Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo

Deal found 12/11

$101

vie. 12/197:40 pmMAA - CMB

Nonstop1h 25mIndiGo

Deal found 12/11

$103

sáb. 12/207:40 pmMAA - CMB

Nonstop1h 25mIndiGo

Deal found 12/11

$143

jue. 1/86:05 amMAA - CMB

1 stop11h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$168

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Most accurate provider	Mytrip 3 stars
Most trusted provider	Mytrip 3 stars
Round-trip from	$180 (Booking.com)
One-way from	$77 (Booking.com)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	June
Average price	$193
Good round-trip deal	$184 or less
Good one-way deal	$88 or less

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ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

dom. 1/11

12:40 am-2:00 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

jue. 1/15

12:30 pm-1:55 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$199

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

mar. 1/6

7:40 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

jue. 1/8

2:40 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$249

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

mar. 1/20

7:10 am-7:55 pm

1 stop12h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

sáb. 1/24

3:00 am-4:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$300

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

jue. 12/25

6:15 am-1:40 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

dom. 1/4

5:15 pm-6:40 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$352

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

jue. 1/8

4:30 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

jue. 1/15

5:55 pm-11:50 am

2 stops17h 55m

$358

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

lun. 1/12

6:00 pm-7:20 am

2 stops13h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

jue. 1/15

4:00 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$359

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

jue. 1/8

6:00 pm-7:20 am

2 stops13h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

jue. 1/15

4:00 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$376

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

mar. 5/12

7:15 am-3:00 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

sáb. 5/16

8:00 am-8:10 pm

2 stops12h 10m

$393

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

vie. 1/16

6:00 pm-7:20 am

2 stops13h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

lun. 1/19

4:00 pm-1:00 am

1 stop9h 00m

$395

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

jue. 1/29

12:40 am-2:00 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$77

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Compare providers for flights from Chennai to Colombo

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chennai to Colombo in December.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Trip.com	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Mytrip	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
oojo	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
OneTravel	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Gotogate	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chennai-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Chennai-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chennai-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chennai-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chennai-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

The best time to book flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is 42 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.

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 $117). Flying from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $152). 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?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 35% on airfare.

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IndiGo

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Air India offers hot meals in all classes, even on shorter flights, enhancing your travel experience.

Air India's free seat selection is available in most cases, adding value to your booking.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

Read reviews from past customers who have flown SriLankan Airlines, IndiGo, and Air India from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

SriLankan Airlines

6.9

Okay

76 reviews

Reviews

1 / 1

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

CMB - SYD

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

SriLankan Airlines

6.9

Okay

76 reviews

SriLankan Airlines

6.9

Okay

76 reviews

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

507 reviews

SriLankan Airlines

6.9

Okay

76 reviews

Reviews

1 / 1

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

CMB - SYD

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

Air India

5.5

Fair

2,947 reviews

SriLankan Airlines

6.9

Okay

76 reviews

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

What airport do you fly from for flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?
Chennai (MAA) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. You should not have trouble finding flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Chennai; the airport handles an average of 4 outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 4 airlines have flights from the Chennai airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. It is only a 10.2 mi journey to Chennai (MAA) from Chennai’s city center.
How long is the flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
A quick flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport can take about 12h 45m. IndiGo provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $252. Airlines will cover a distance of 401 mi.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip?
Currently priced at $126, 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 $140 and $147, respectively. Users have found that Air India is 22% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Air India, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $62. However, be on the lookout for offers from IndiGo and FitsAir, as they are both options that can get you from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for a low price.
What are the most reliable airlines from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are Ethiopian Air (100%), Air India (92%) and Singapore Airlines (92%).
What are the cheapest flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
On average you can expect to pay $202 for a flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $75 while the most popular route, (Chennai - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl) is currently priced at $139.
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 vacation 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $117). Flying from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $152). 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Chennai to Colombo

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air India	Cheapest$126	Average$146	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
IndiGo	Cheapest$140	Average$162	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%
SriLankan Airlines	Cheapest$147	Average$173	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%
FitsAir	Cheapest$165	Average$170	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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$77+ Cheap flights from Chennai (MAA) to Bandaranaike Intl (CMB)

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 1/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in June or July, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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