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$62+ Cheap flights from Chennai (MAA) to Bandaranaike Intl (CMB)

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MAA — CMB
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in June or July, booked 34 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$139
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One-way from

$62
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Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$155

Good round-trip deal

$166 or less

Good one-way deal

$66 or less
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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 September 11, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1012:55 amMAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 25mAir India
Sat 9/133:20 amCMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 20mAir India
Deal found 9/10$142
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Wed 10/85:10 pmMAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Wed 10/157:30 pmCMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Deal found 9/10$153
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Wed 9/105:10 pmMAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Tue 9/163:30 amCMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Deal found 9/10$157
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Thu 10/95:10 pmMAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Thu 10/161:50 pmCMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Deal found 9/11$158
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Sat 10/111:05 amMAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 25mIndiGo
Fri 10/177:30 pmCMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Deal found 9/11$160
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Thu 9/115:10 pmMAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Sat 9/133:30 amCMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Deal found 9/10$162
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Tue 10/712:55 amMAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 25mAir India
Tue 10/143:20 amCMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 20mAir India
Deal found 9/10$165
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Sat 10/1112:55 amMAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 25mAir India
Thu 10/163:20 amCMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 20mAir India
Deal found 9/11$166

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Customize 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 11, 2025.
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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Chennai

Fly to

Colombo

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Price

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

Thu 10/9

1:05 am-2:30 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 10/17

7:30 pm-8:50 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$153

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

Sun 10/12

5:10 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 10/17

7:30 pm-8:50 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$160

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

Sat 10/25

5:10 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 10/31

3:00 am-4:20 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$172

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

Sat 11/15

9:45 am-11:05 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 11/15

6:35 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$177

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

Wed 10/29

6:35 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 11/4

3:00 am-4:20 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$182

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

Fri 2/13

3:55 pm-5:15 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 2/17

1:35 pm-2:55 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$186

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

Tue 11/4

9:45 am-11:05 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 11/4

6:35 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$186

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

Tue 10/7

1:05 am-2:30 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 10/15

9:45 am-6:05 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$201

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

Mon 11/3

12:35 am-2:00 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 11/8

3:00 am-4:20 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$207

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

Fri 11/14

12:35 am-2:00 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 11/21

8:55 pm-10:15 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$207

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The best insider tips for Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights

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IndiGo

IndiGo's Super 6E offers wider seats, more legroom, and priority boarding for added comfort.


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


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Best time to book a flight from Chennai to Colombo

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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 round-trip flight from Chennai to Colombo. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is 34 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,028). Flying from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,732). 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 September 11, 2025.

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 in the morning could potentially save you up to 30% on airfare.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip 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 September 11, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines, 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.
IndiGo
6.9
Okay
484 reviews

Entertainment

5.7

Food

6.3

Boarding

6.9

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.9

Crew

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Darnie,Jul 2025

LKO - MAA

Whole concept of low cost in flying does not make sense. There are so many paid add ons that eventually the cost is the same as the full fare airline
IndiGo
6.9
Okay
484 reviews
IndiGo
6.9
Okay
484 reviews

Entertainment

5.7

Food

6.3

Boarding

6.9

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.9

Crew

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Darnie,Jul 2025

LKO - MAA

Whole concept of low cost in flying does not make sense. There are so many paid add ons that eventually the cost is the same as the full fare airline
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
75 reviews
IndiGo
6.9
Okay
484 reviews

Entertainment

5.7

Food

6.3

Boarding

6.9

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.9

Crew

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Darnie,Jul 2025

LKO - MAA

Whole concept of low cost in flying does not make sense. There are so many paid add ons that eventually the cost is the same as the full fare airline
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,930 reviews
IndiGo
6.9
Okay
484 reviews

Entertainment

5.7

Food

6.3

Boarding

6.9

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.9

Crew

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Darnie,Jul 2025

LKO - MAA

Whole concept of low cost in flying does not make sense. There are so many paid add ons that eventually the cost is the same as the full fare airline

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 6 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 1h 20m. IndiGo provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $186. Airlines will cover a distance of 401 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    Currently priced at $121, FitsAir will fly you from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and back. In addition to FitsAir, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air India and IndiGo - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $129 and $140, respectively. Users have found that FitsAir is 24% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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%), IndiGo (95%) and Singapore Airlines (87%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $191 for a flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $59 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,028). Flying from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,732). 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

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Chennai to Colombo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FitsAirCheapest$121Average$169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air IndiaCheapest$129Average$149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IndiGoCheapest$140Average$163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$147Average$172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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