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Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport flight

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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CMB 13:30
        1h 25m
        Direct
        MAA 14:55
        Colombo - Chennai | Mon, May 4 | Srilankan Airlines
        MAA 21:15
        1h 25m
        Direct
        CMB 22:40
        Chennai - Colombo | Mon, May 11 | Srilankan Airlines
        INR 15,242 INR 22,404
        32% off
        32% off
        INR 22,404 INR 15,242
      • CMB 07:25
        1h 25m
        Direct
        MAA 08:50
        Colombo - Chennai | Sat, May 23 | Srilankan Airlines
        MAA 09:55
        1h 25m
        Direct
        CMB 11:20
        Chennai - Colombo | Sat, May 30 | Srilankan Airlines
        INR 15,242 INR 22,404
        32% off
        32% off
        INR 22,404 INR 15,242
      • CMB 13:30
        1h 25m
        Direct
        MAA 14:55
        Colombo - Chennai | Fri, May 8 | Srilankan Airlines
        MAA 21:15
        1h 25m
        Direct
        CMB 22:40
        Chennai - Colombo | Thu, May 14 | Srilankan Airlines
        INR 15,282 INR 22,404
        32% off
        32% off
        INR 22,404 INR 15,282
      • CMB 13:30
        1h 25m
        Direct
        MAA 14:55
        Colombo - Chennai | Fri, May 1 | Srilankan Airlines
        MAA 15:55
        1h 25m
        Direct
        CMB 17:20
        Chennai - Colombo | Thu, May 7 | Srilankan Airlines
        INR 15,296
        32% off
        INR 22,404 INR 15,296
      • CMB 07:25
        1h 25m
        Direct
        MAA 08:50
        Colombo - Chennai | Wed, May 6 | Srilankan Airlines
        MAA 09:55
        1h 25m
        Direct
        CMB 11:20
        Chennai - Colombo | Tue, May 12 | Srilankan Airlines
        INR 15,296
        32% off
        INR 22,404 INR 15,296
      • CMB 13:35
        1h 25m
        Direct
        MAA 15:00
        Colombo - Chennai | Tue, May 5 | Srilankan Airlines
        MAA 16:00
        1h 25m
        Direct
        CMB 17:25
        Chennai - Colombo | Tue, May 12 | Srilankan Airlines
        INR 15,296
        32% off
        INR 22,404 INR 15,296
      • CMB 13:35
        1h 25m
        Direct
        MAA 15:00
        Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Apr 25 | Srilankan Airlines
        MAA 21:15
        1h 25m
        Direct
        CMB 22:40
        Chennai - Colombo | Sat, May 2 | Srilankan Airlines
        INR 15,310
        32% off
        INR 22,404 INR 15,310
      • CMB 18:45
        1h 25m
        Direct
        MAA 20:10
        Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Jun 4 | Srilankan Airlines
        MAA 21:15
        1h 25m
        Direct
        CMB 22:40
        Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Jun 10 | Srilankan Airlines
        INR 15,310
        32% off
        INR 22,404 INR 15,310
      • CMB 03:00
        1h 20m
        Direct
        MAA 04:20
        Colombo - Chennai | Wed, May 6 | IndiGo
        MAA 10:10
        1h 20m
        Direct
        CMB 11:30
        Chennai - Colombo | Tue, May 12 | IndiGo
        INR 15,323
        32% off
        INR 22,404 INR 15,323
      • CMB 18:45
        1h 25m
        Direct
        MAA 20:10
        Colombo - Chennai | Wed, May 13 | Srilankan Airlines
        MAA 15:55
        1h 25m
        Direct
        CMB 17:20
        Chennai - Colombo | Wed, May 20 | Srilankan Airlines
        INR 19,491
        13% off
        INR 22,404 INR 19,491
      • CMB 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MAA Invalid Date
        Colombo - Chennai | Mon, Apr 20 | Normal Airline
        MAA 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        CMB 16:00
        Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Apr 22 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CMB 17:15
        1h 20m
        Direct
        MAA 18:35
        Colombo - Chennai | Sun, May 31 | IndiGo
        INR 9,698 INR 12,479
        22% off
        22% off
        INR 12,479 INR 9,698
      • CMB 17:15
        1h 20m
        Direct
        MAA 18:35
        Colombo - Chennai | Tue, Jun 2 | IndiGo
        INR 9,698 INR 12,479
        22% off
        22% off
        INR 12,479 INR 9,698
      • CMB 09:45
        1h 20m
        Direct
        MAA 11:05
        Colombo - Chennai | Fri, Apr 24 | IndiGo
        INR 9,821 INR 12,479
        21% off
        21% off
        INR 12,479 INR 9,821
      • CMB 12:30
        1h 15m
        Direct
        MAA 13:45
        Colombo - Chennai | Sat, May 23 | IndiGo
        INR 10,066
        19% off
        INR 12,479 INR 10,066
      • CMB 17:15
        1h 20m
        Direct
        MAA 18:35
        Colombo - Chennai | Mon, Apr 20 | IndiGo
        INR 10,093
        19% off
        INR 12,479 INR 10,093
      • CMB 17:15
        1h 20m
        Direct
        MAA 18:35
        Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Jun 4 | IndiGo
        INR 10,093
        19% off
        INR 12,479 INR 10,093
      • CMB 12:30
        1h 15m
        Direct
        MAA 13:45
        Colombo - Chennai | Wed, Jun 17 | IndiGo
        INR 10,148
        19% off
        INR 12,479 INR 10,148
      • CMB 09:45
        1h 20m
        Direct
        MAA 11:05
        Colombo - Chennai | Tue, Apr 21 | IndiGo
        INR 10,515
        16% off
        INR 12,479 INR 10,515
      • CMB 03:45
        1h 20m
        Direct
        MAA 05:05
        Colombo - Chennai | Fri, Jun 5 | IndiGo
        INR 10,583
        15% off
        INR 12,479 INR 10,583
      • CMB 17:15
        1h 20m
        Direct
        MAA 18:35
        Colombo - Chennai | Sat, May 30 | IndiGo
        INR 10,856
        13% off
        INR 12,479 INR 10,856
      • CMB 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MAA Invalid Date
        Colombo - Chennai | Mon, Apr 20 | Normal Airline
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Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport?

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average one-way fares by month from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport are usually in July, with an average price of INR 9,919. February sees the highest fares, around INR 13,161.

INR 13,161
INR 11,540
INR 9,919
INR 8,298
    Cheapest
  • INR 10,929
    Apr
  • INR 10,781
    May
  • INR 10,604
    Jun
  • INR 9,919
    Jul
  • INR 11,369
    Aug
  • INR 10,467
    Sep
  • INR 11,731
    Oct
  • INR 11,562
    Nov
  • INR 11,923
    Dec
  • INR 12,818
    Jan
  • INR 13,161
    Feb
  • INR 13,142
    Mar

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport?

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average round-trip fares by month from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest round‑trip flights from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport are usually in September, with an average price of INR 13,102. February sees the highest fares, around INR 23,341.

INR 23,341
INR 18,222
INR 13,102
INR 7,983
    Cheapest
  • INR 15,048
    Apr
  • INR 14,569
    May
  • INR 13,783
    Jun
  • INR 13,607
    Jul
  • INR 14,081
    Aug
  • INR 13,102
    Sep
  • INR 16,580
    Oct
  • INR 17,752
    Nov
  • INR 19,592
    Dec
  • INR 22,160
    Jan
  • INR 23,341
    Feb
  • INR 17,722
    Mar

Which day of the week has the cheapest flights from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport?

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average fares by each day of the week from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport is Friday, with average prices lower than other days. Try to avoid departing on Sunday, as fares are typically the highest.

INR 12,300
INR 11,835
INR 11,369
INR 10,904
    Cheapest
  • INR 12,027
    Mon
  • INR 11,540
    Tue
  • INR 12,098
    Wed
  • INR 11,619
    Thu
  • INR 11,369
    Fri
  • INR 11,583
    Sat
  • INR 12,300
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport

See which airlines fly from Colombo to Chennai. Find the airline that best meets your travel needs by comparing prices and treat yourself to an enjoyable journey.

IndiGo
From INR 9,698
Srilankan Airlines
From INR 11,060
Air India
From INR 15,936
Air Arabia
From INR 34,923
Singapore Airlines
From INR 47,644
Malaysia Airlines
From INR 76,451
Etihad Airways
From INR 133,357
Ethiopian Airlines
From INR 193,558
Thai Airways
From INR 228,167

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Flight Schedule from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport

Check the schedule for flights from Colombo to Chennai and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. 6E1180

    Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport

    12:30

    CMB

    1h 15m

    13:45

    MAA

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  2. 6E1176

    Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport

    17:15

    CMB

    1h 20m

    18:35

    MAA

    S M - W T F S
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  3. 6E1174

    Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport

    09:45

    CMB

    1h 20m

    11:05

    MAA

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  4. 6E1172

    Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport

    03:45

    CMB

    1h 20m

    05:05

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  5. UL123

    Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport

    18:45

    CMB

    1h 25m

    20:10

    MAA

    S M T W T F S
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  6. UL127

    Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport

    13:30

    CMB

    1h 25m

    14:55

    MAA

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Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport Flights Info

Flight distance647.28km
Cheapest one-way ticket priceINR 9,698
Cheapest return ticket priceINR 15,242

FAQs for Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport Flights

  • How long is a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)?

    It takes around 1 hour 21 minutes to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (cmb) to Chennai International Airport (maa).
  • There are around 7 daily flights from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA).
  • Tickets cost around INR 13,090 in June, making it the cheapest month to book. Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around INR 13,185 in April, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) at 07:20 and arrives in Chennai International Airport (MAA) at 08:40.
  • The latest flight departs from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) at 18:35 and arrives in Chennai International Airport (MAA) at 19:55.
    • The distance from Chennai International Airport to downtown is about 12km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Chennai International Airport (MAA) is Tirupati International Airport. The distance is around 98km.
  • IndiGo is a very popular airline operating an average of 2329 flights per month.

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