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Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from S$ 167 and round-trip from S$ 256. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      CMB 07:55
      1h 10m
      Direct
      MAA 09:05
      Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Dec 3 | FitsAir
      S$ 167 S$ 412
      59% off
      59% off
      S$ 412 S$ 167
    • CMB 12:30
      1h 25m
      Direct
      MAA 13:55
      Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Nov 12 | IndiGo
      S$ 168 S$ 260
      35% off
      35% off
      S$ 260 S$ 168
    • CMB 07:25
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 08:45
      Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Nov 12 | Srilankan Airlines
      S$ 168 S$ 260
      35% off
      35% off
      S$ 260 S$ 168
    • CMB 07:55
      1h 10m
      Direct
      MAA 09:05
      Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Dec 12 | FitsAir
      S$ 168
      59% off
      S$ 412 S$ 168
    • CMB 07:55
      1h 10m
      Direct
      MAA 09:05
      Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Jan 2 | FitsAir
      S$ 172
      57% off
      S$ 412 S$ 172
    • CMB 13:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 15:00
      Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Dec 5 | Srilankan Airlines
      S$ 173
      33% off
      S$ 260 S$ 173
    • CMB 13:30
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 14:50
      Colombo - Chennai | Fri, Nov 13 | Srilankan Airlines
      S$ 174
      33% off
      S$ 260 S$ 174
    • CMB 18:35
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 19:55
      Colombo - Chennai | Wed, Nov 4 | Srilankan Airlines
      S$ 175
      33% off
      S$ 260 S$ 175
    • CMB 18:35
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 19:55
      Colombo - Chennai | Tue, Nov 3 | Srilankan Airlines
      S$ 175
      33% off
      S$ 260 S$ 175
    • CMB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MAA 14:00
      Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CMB 13:30
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 14:50
      Colombo - Chennai | Mon, Nov 16 | Srilankan Airlines
      MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Nov 16 | Srilankan Airlines
      S$ 256 S$ 506
      49% off
      49% off
      S$ 506 S$ 256
    • CMB 13:30
      1h 25m
      Direct
      MAA 14:55
      Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Oct 25 | Srilankan Airlines
      MAA 09:50
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 11:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Nov 1 | Srilankan Airlines
      S$ 256 S$ 506
      49% off
      49% off
      S$ 506 S$ 256
    • CMB 07:25
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 08:45
      Colombo - Chennai | Wed, Nov 4 | Srilankan Airlines
      MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Nov 9 | Srilankan Airlines
      S$ 256 S$ 506
      49% off
      49% off
      S$ 506 S$ 256
    • CMB 07:25
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 08:45
      Colombo - Chennai | Tue, Nov 3 | Srilankan Airlines
      MAA 09:50
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 11:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Nov 9 | Srilankan Airlines
      S$ 256
      49% off
      S$ 506 S$ 256
    • CMB 07:25
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 08:45
      Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Nov 21 | Srilankan Airlines
      MAA 16:00
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:20
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Nov 24 | Srilankan Airlines
      S$ 256
      49% off
      S$ 506 S$ 256
    • CMB 07:25
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 08:45
      Colombo - Chennai | Mon, Nov 2 | Srilankan Airlines
      MAA 09:50
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 11:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Nov 6 | Srilankan Airlines
      S$ 258
      49% off
      S$ 506 S$ 258
    • CMB 07:25
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 08:45
      Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Nov 8 | Srilankan Airlines
      MAA 09:50
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 11:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Nov 11 | Srilankan Airlines
      S$ 258
      49% off
      S$ 506 S$ 258
    • CMB 18:35
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 19:55
      Colombo - Chennai | Mon, Nov 9 | Srilankan Airlines
      MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Nov 14 | Srilankan Airlines
      S$ 259
      49% off
      S$ 506 S$ 259
    • CMB 07:25
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 08:45
      Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Dec 6 | Srilankan Airlines
      MAA 16:00
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:20
      Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Dec 11 | Srilankan Airlines
      S$ 259
      49% off
      S$ 506 S$ 259
    • CMB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MAA 14:00
      Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
      MAA 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      CMB 16:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CMB 07:55
      1h 10m
      Direct
      MAA 09:05
      Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Dec 3 | FitsAir
      S$ 167 S$ 412
      59% off
      59% off
      S$ 412 S$ 167
    • CMB 12:30
      1h 25m
      Direct
      MAA 13:55
      Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Nov 12 | IndiGo
      S$ 168 S$ 260
      35% off
      35% off
      S$ 260 S$ 168
    • CMB 07:25
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 08:45
      Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Nov 12 | Srilankan Airlines
      S$ 168 S$ 260
      35% off
      35% off
      S$ 260 S$ 168
    • CMB 07:55
      1h 10m
      Direct
      MAA 09:05
      Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Dec 12 | FitsAir
      S$ 168
      59% off
      S$ 412 S$ 168
    • CMB 07:55
      1h 10m
      Direct
      MAA 09:05
      Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Jan 2 | FitsAir
      S$ 172
      57% off
      S$ 412 S$ 172
    • CMB 13:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 15:00
      Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Dec 5 | Srilankan Airlines
      S$ 173
      33% off
      S$ 260 S$ 173
    • CMB 13:30
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 14:50
      Colombo - Chennai | Fri, Nov 13 | Srilankan Airlines
      S$ 174
      33% off
      S$ 260 S$ 174
    • CMB 18:35
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 19:55
      Colombo - Chennai | Wed, Nov 4 | Srilankan Airlines
      S$ 175
      33% off
      S$ 260 S$ 175
    • CMB 18:35
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 19:55
      Colombo - Chennai | Tue, Nov 3 | Srilankan Airlines
      S$ 175
      33% off
      S$ 260 S$ 175
    • CMB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MAA 14:00
      Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CMB 07:55
      1h 10m
      Direct
      MAA 09:05
      Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Dec 3 | FitsAir
      S$ 167 S$ 735
      77% off
      77% off
      S$ 735 S$ 167
    • CMB 07:55
      1h 10m
      Direct
      MAA 09:05
      Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Dec 12 | FitsAir
      S$ 168 S$ 735
      77% off
      77% off
      S$ 735 S$ 168
    • CMB 07:55
      1h 10m
      Direct
      MAA 09:05
      Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Jan 2 | FitsAir
      S$ 172 S$ 735
      77% off
      77% off
      S$ 735 S$ 172
    • CMB 03:00
      1h 25m
      Direct
      MAA 04:25
      Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Oct 31 | IndiGo
      S$ 180
      76% off
      S$ 735 S$ 180
    • CMB 09:10
      1h 25m
      Direct
      MAA 10:35
      Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Nov 22 | IndiGo
      S$ 184
      75% off
      S$ 735 S$ 184
    • CMB 07:25
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 08:45
      Colombo - Chennai | Wed, Oct 28 | Srilankan Airlines
      S$ 186
      75% off
      S$ 735 S$ 186
    • CMB 09:10
      1h 30m
      Direct
      MAA 10:40
      Colombo - Chennai | Fri, Nov 27 | IndiGo
      S$ 191
      74% off
      S$ 735 S$ 191
    • CMB 07:25
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 08:45
      Colombo - Chennai | Tue, Nov 24 | Srilankan Airlines
      S$ 193
      74% off
      S$ 735 S$ 193
    • CMB 13:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 15:00
      Colombo - Chennai | Tue, Nov 17 | Srilankan Airlines
      S$ 201
      73% off
      S$ 735 S$ 201
    • CMB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MAA 14:00
      Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CMB 09:10
      1h 30m
      Direct
      MAA 10:40
      Colombo - Chennai | Fri, Oct 30 | IndiGo
      S$ 180 S$ 855
      79% off
      79% off
      S$ 855 S$ 180
    • CMB 09:10
      1h 30m
      Direct
      MAA 10:40
      Colombo - Chennai | Wed, Oct 28 | IndiGo
      S$ 183 S$ 855
      79% off
      79% off
      S$ 855 S$ 183
    • CMB 07:25
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 08:45
      Colombo - Chennai | Wed, Oct 28 | Srilankan Airlines
      S$ 186 S$ 855
      78% off
      78% off
      S$ 855 S$ 186
    • CMB 03:00
      1h 25m
      Direct
      MAA 04:25
      Colombo - Chennai | Mon, Oct 26 | IndiGo
      S$ 187
      78% off
      S$ 855 S$ 187
    • CMB 13:30
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 14:50
      Colombo - Chennai | Mon, Oct 26 | Srilankan Airlines
      S$ 191
      78% off
      S$ 855 S$ 191
    • CMB 18:35
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 19:55
      Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Oct 29 | Srilankan Airlines
      S$ 192
      78% off
      S$ 855 S$ 192
    • CMB 09:10
      1h 30m
      Direct
      MAA 10:40
      Colombo - Chennai | Tue, Oct 27 | IndiGo
      S$ 194
      77% off
      S$ 855 S$ 194
    • CMB 17:15
      1h 25m
      Direct
      MAA 18:40
      Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Oct 29 | IndiGo
      S$ 194
      77% off
      S$ 855 S$ 194
    • CMB 18:35
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 19:55
      Colombo - Chennai | Fri, Oct 30 | Srilankan Airlines
      S$ 225
      74% off
      S$ 855 S$ 225
    • CMB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MAA 14:00
      Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • CMB 07:55
      1h 10m
      Direct
      MAA 09:05
      Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Dec 3 | FitsAir
      S$ 167 S$ 412
      59% off
      59% off
      S$ 412 S$ 167
    • CMB 07:55
      1h 10m
      Direct
      MAA 09:05
      Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Dec 12 | FitsAir
      S$ 168 S$ 412
      59% off
      59% off
      S$ 412 S$ 168
    • CMB 07:55
      1h 10m
      Direct
      MAA 09:05
      Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Jan 2 | FitsAir
      S$ 172 S$ 412
      57% off
      57% off
      S$ 412 S$ 172
    • CMB 07:55
      1h 10m
      Direct
      MAA 09:05
      Colombo - Chennai | Tue, Jan 5 | FitsAir
      S$ 243
      44% off
      S$ 432 S$ 243
    • CMB 07:55
      1h 10m
      Direct
      MAA 09:05
      Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Dec 10 | FitsAir
      S$ 249
      42% off
      S$ 432 S$ 249
    • CMB 07:55
      1h 10m
      Direct
      MAA 09:05
      Colombo - Chennai | Tue, Dec 1 | FitsAir
      S$ 287
      34% off
      S$ 432 S$ 287
    • CMB 07:55
      1h 10m
      Direct
      MAA 09:05
      Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Nov 28 | FitsAir
      S$ 288
      30% off
      S$ 412 S$ 288
    • CMB 07:55
      1h 10m
      Direct
      MAA 09:05
      Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Jan 16 | FitsAir
      S$ 289
      33% off
      S$ 432 S$ 289
    • CMB 07:55
      1h 10m
      Direct
      MAA 09:05
      Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Jan 14 | FitsAir
      S$ 296
      31% off
      S$ 432 S$ 296
    • CMB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MAA 14:00
      Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport

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

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport are usually in October, with an average price of S$ 156. August sees the highest fares, around S$ 222.

S$ 222
S$ 189
S$ 156
S$ 123
  • S$ 156
    Oct
  • S$ 163
    Nov
  • S$ 168
    Dec
  • S$ 181
    Jan
  • S$ 185
    Feb
  • S$ 185
    Mar
  • S$ 185
    Apr
  • S$ 197
    May
  • S$ 173
    Jun
  • S$ 190
    Jul
  • S$ 222
    Aug
  • S$ 186
    Sep

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

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest round‑trip flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport are usually in October, with an average price of S$ 239. August sees the highest fares, around S$ 347.

S$ 347
S$ 293
S$ 239
S$ 185
  • S$ 239
    Oct
  • S$ 250
    Nov
  • S$ 276
    Dec
  • S$ 312
    Jan
  • S$ 328
    Feb
  • S$ 250
    Mar
  • S$ 286
    Apr
  • S$ 292
    May
  • S$ 277
    Jun
  • S$ 274
    Jul
  • S$ 347
    Aug
  • S$ 307
    Sep

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

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

S$ 193
S$ 183
S$ 173
S$ 163
  • S$ 184
    Mon
  • S$ 173
    Tue
  • S$ 186
    Wed
  • S$ 183
    Thu
  • S$ 179
    Fri
  • S$ 188
    Sat
  • S$ 193
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport is IndiGo (from S$ 171) among 7 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

IndiGo
From S$ 171
Srilankan Airlines
From S$ 173
Air India
From S$ 254
FitsAir
From S$ 287
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
From S$ 301
Singapore Airlines
From S$ 1,333
Etihad Airways
From S$ 1,993

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What is the flight schedule from 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. UL121

    Bandaranaike International Airport

    07:25

    CMB

    1h 25m

    08:50

    MAA

    S M T W T F S
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  2. UL127

    Bandaranaike International Airport

    13:30

    CMB

    1h 25m

    14:55

    MAA

    S - T W T - S
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  3. UL123

    Bandaranaike International Airport

    18:45

    CMB

    1h 25m

    20:10

    MAA

    S M T W T F S
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  4. 6E1180

    Bandaranaike International Airport

    12:30

    CMB

    1h 15m

    13:45

    MAA

    S M T W T F S
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  5. 6E1174

    Bandaranaike International Airport

    09:45

    CMB

    1h 20m

    11:05

    MAA

    S M T W T F S
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  6. 6E1176

    Bandaranaike International Airport

    17:15

    CMB

    1h 20m

    18:35

    MAA

    S M - W T F S
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  7. 6E1172

    Bandaranaike International Airport

    03:00

    CMB

    1h 25m

    04:25

    MAA

    S M T W T F S
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About Bandaranaike International Airport and Chennai International Airport

Learn about Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Chennai International Airport (MAA) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 647.28km
Cheapest one-way ticket price S$ 167
Cheapest return ticket price S$ 256

FAQs for Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport?

    Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport takes about 1 hour 6 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 7 daily flights from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA).
  • The earliest flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport departs at 03:45, and the last departs at 18:45, with about 7 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around S$ 289 in January, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) at 07:20 and arrives in Chennai International Airport (MAA) at 08:40.
  • The latest flight departs from 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.
  • One-way flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport currently start from S$ 168, and round-trip fares start from S$ 256. The current lowest fare is a IndiGo flight departing on Thu, Nov 12; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. IndiGo and Srilankan Airlines operate direct flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport, with an average flight time of 1 hour 5 minutes, and around 47 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport is S$ 386. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport, with one-way fares starting from S$ 168. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport operates around 48 weekly flights, mainly by IndiGo and Srilankan Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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