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Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £ 69 and round-trip from £ 157. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Nov 22 | IndiGo
      £ 69 £ 156
      56% off
      56% off
      £ 156 £ 69
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Nov 26 | IndiGo
      £ 72 £ 99
      27% off
      27% off
      £ 99 £ 72
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Nov 28 | IndiGo
      £ 72 £ 99
      27% off
      27% off
      £ 99 £ 72
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Nov 15 | IndiGo
      £ 72
      27% off
      £ 99 £ 72
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Nov 24 | IndiGo
      £ 72
      27% off
      £ 99 £ 72
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Nov 21 | IndiGo
      £ 73
      26% off
      £ 99 £ 73
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Nov 25 | IndiGo
      £ 73
      26% off
      £ 99 £ 73
    • MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Nov 20 | IndiGo
      £ 73
      26% off
      £ 99 £ 73
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Nov 29 | IndiGo
      £ 73
      26% off
      £ 99 £ 73
    • MAA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MAA 09:50
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 11:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Dec 6 | Srilankan Airlines
      CMB 07:25
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 08:45
      Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Dec 13 | Srilankan Airlines
      £ 157 £ 213
      26% off
      26% off
      £ 213 £ 157
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Nov 14 | IndiGo
      CMB 12:30
      1h 25m
      Direct
      MAA 13:55
      Colombo - Chennai | Fri, Nov 20 | IndiGo
      £ 163 £ 213
      23% off
      23% off
      £ 213 £ 163
    • MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Nov 17 | IndiGo
      CMB 03:00
      1h 25m
      Direct
      MAA 04:25
      Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Nov 19 | IndiGo
      £ 164 £ 213
      23% off
      23% off
      £ 213 £ 164
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Nov 27 | IndiGo
      CMB 03:00
      1h 25m
      Direct
      MAA 04:25
      Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Nov 29 | IndiGo
      £ 165
      23% off
      £ 213 £ 165
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Nov 19 | IndiGo
      CMB 03:00
      1h 25m
      Direct
      MAA 04:25
      Colombo - Chennai | Mon, Nov 23 | IndiGo
      £ 165
      23% off
      £ 213 £ 165
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Nov 23 | IndiGo
      CMB 03:00
      1h 25m
      Direct
      MAA 04:25
      Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Nov 29 | IndiGo
      £ 165
      23% off
      £ 213 £ 165
    • MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Nov 16 | IndiGo
      CMB 03:00
      1h 25m
      Direct
      MAA 04:25
      Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Nov 19 | IndiGo
      £ 165
      23% off
      £ 213 £ 165
    • MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Nov 20 | IndiGo
      CMB 12:20
      1h 30m
      Direct
      MAA 13:50
      Colombo - Chennai | Tue, Nov 24 | IndiGo
      £ 165
      23% off
      £ 213 £ 165
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Nov 18 | IndiGo
      CMB 09:10
      1h 30m
      Direct
      MAA 10:40
      Colombo - Chennai | Tue, Nov 24 | IndiGo
      £ 165
      23% off
      £ 213 £ 165
    • MAA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
      CMB 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      MAA 16:00
      Colombo - Chennai | Mon, Nov 16 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Nov 22 | IndiGo
      £ 69 £ 156
      56% off
      56% off
      £ 156 £ 69
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Nov 26 | IndiGo
      £ 72 £ 99
      27% off
      27% off
      £ 99 £ 72
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Nov 28 | IndiGo
      £ 72 £ 99
      27% off
      27% off
      £ 99 £ 72
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Nov 15 | IndiGo
      £ 72
      27% off
      £ 99 £ 72
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Nov 24 | IndiGo
      £ 72
      27% off
      £ 99 £ 72
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Nov 21 | IndiGo
      £ 73
      26% off
      £ 99 £ 73
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Nov 25 | IndiGo
      £ 73
      26% off
      £ 99 £ 73
    • MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Nov 20 | IndiGo
      £ 73
      26% off
      £ 99 £ 73
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Nov 29 | IndiGo
      £ 73
      26% off
      £ 99 £ 73
    • MAA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Nov 22 | IndiGo
      £ 69 £ 211
      67% off
      67% off
      £ 211 £ 69
    • MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Nov 20 | IndiGo
      £ 74 £ 211
      65% off
      65% off
      £ 211 £ 74
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Nov 18 | IndiGo
      £ 74 £ 211
      65% off
      65% off
      £ 211 £ 74
    • MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Nov 28 | IndiGo
      £ 76
      64% off
      £ 211 £ 76
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Nov 13 | IndiGo
      £ 79
      63% off
      £ 211 £ 79
    • MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Nov 24 | IndiGo
      £ 80
      62% off
      £ 211 £ 80
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Nov 14 | IndiGo
      £ 83
      61% off
      £ 211 £ 83
    • MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Nov 29 | IndiGo
      £ 84
      60% off
      £ 211 £ 84
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Jan 4 | Srilankan Airlines
      £ 91
      56% off
      £ 211 £ 91
    • MAA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Nov 15 | IndiGo
      £ 73 £ 480
      85% off
      85% off
      £ 480 £ 73
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Nov 18 | IndiGo
      £ 74 £ 480
      85% off
      85% off
      £ 480 £ 74
    • MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Nov 16 | IndiGo
      £ 76 £ 480
      84% off
      84% off
      £ 480 £ 76
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Nov 13 | IndiGo
      £ 79
      84% off
      £ 480 £ 79
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Nov 14 | IndiGo
      £ 83
      83% off
      £ 480 £ 83
    • MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Nov 19 | IndiGo
      £ 87
      82% off
      £ 480 £ 87
    • MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Nov 17 | IndiGo
      £ 101
      79% off
      £ 480 £ 101
    • MAA 16:00
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:20
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Nov 17 | Srilankan Airlines
      £ 117
      76% off
      £ 480 £ 117
    • MAA 15:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Nov 15 | Srilankan Airlines
      £ 129
      73% off
      £ 480 £ 129
    • MAA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
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    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Nov 21 | IndiGo
      £ 73 £ 99
      26% off
      26% off
      £ 99 £ 73
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Nov 18 | IndiGo
      £ 74 £ 156
      53% off
      53% off
      £ 156 £ 74
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Nov 25 | IndiGo
      £ 82 £ 217
      62% off
      62% off
      £ 217 £ 82
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Nov 29 | IndiGo
      £ 89
      59% off
      £ 217 £ 89
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Jan 6 | IndiGo
      £ 90
      59% off
      £ 217 £ 90
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Dec 4 | IndiGo
      £ 92
      57% off
      £ 217 £ 92
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Jan 13 | IndiGo
      £ 96
      56% off
      £ 217 £ 96
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Dec 10 | IndiGo
      £ 96
      56% off
      £ 217 £ 96
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Dec 14 | IndiGo
      £ 100
      54% off
      £ 217 £ 100
    • MAA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
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Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport

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

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport are usually in November, with an average price of £ 77. August sees the highest fares, around £ 112.

£ 112
£ 95
£ 77
£ 60
  • £ 77
    Nov
  • £ 85
    Dec
  • £ 79
    Jan
  • £ 80
    Feb
  • £ 78
    Mar
  • £ 93
    Apr
  • £ 93
    May
  • £ 83
    Jun
  • £ 99
    Jul
  • £ 112
    Aug
  • £ 106
    Sep
  • £ 101
    Oct

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

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest round‑trip flights from Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport are usually in November, with an average price of £ 146. October sees the highest fares, around £ 188.

£ 188
£ 167
£ 146
£ 125
  • £ 146
    Nov
  • £ 177
    Dec
  • £ 154
    Jan
  • £ 171
    Feb
  • £ 155
    Mar
  • £ 156
    Apr
  • £ 161
    May
  • £ 173
    Jun
  • £ 163
    Jul
  • £ 168
    Aug
  • £ 179
    Sep
  • £ 188
    Oct

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

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

£ 95
£ 90
£ 84
£ 79
  • £ 87
    Mon
  • £ 84
    Tue
  • £ 95
    Wed
  • £ 87
    Thu
  • £ 93
    Fri
  • £ 93
    Sat
  • £ 92
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is IndiGo (from £ 72) among 8 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

IndiGo
From £ 72
Srilankan Airlines
From £ 82
Air India
From £ 160
Air India Express
From £ 187
AirAsia
From £ 215
Akasa Air
From £ 249
Thai Airways
From £ 295
Malaysia Airlines
From £ 530

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What is the flight schedule from Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport?

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

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. 6E1173

    Chennai International Airport

    20:55

    MAA

    1h 15m

    22:10

    CMB

    S M T W T F S
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  2. 6E1171

    Chennai International Airport

    00:40

    MAA

    1h 20m

    02:00

    CMB

    S M T W T F S
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  3. 6E1175

    Chennai International Airport

    10:10

    MAA

    1h 20m

    11:30

    CMB

    S M T W T F S
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  4. 6E1179

    Chennai International Airport

    14:55

    MAA

    1h 20m

    16:15

    CMB

    S M - W T F S
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  5. UL128

    Chennai International Airport

    15:55

    MAA

    1h 20m

    17:15

    CMB

    S M T W T F S
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  6. UL124

    Chennai International Airport

    20:55

    MAA

    1h 20m

    22:15

    CMB

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

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

Flight distance 647.28km
Cheapest one-way ticket price £ 69
Cheapest return ticket price £ 157

FAQs for Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport Flights

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

    Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport takes about 1 hour 3 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 7 daily flights from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
  • The earliest flight from Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport departs at 00:40, and the last departs at 20:55, 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 Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around £ 128 in December, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Chennai International Airport (MAA) at 09:45 and arrives in Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) at 11:05.
  • The latest flight departs from Chennai International Airport (MAA) at 20:55 and arrives in Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) at 22:15.
    • The distance from Bandaranaike International Airport to downtown is about 29km, by taxi about 40 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is Katugastota Airport. The distance is around 85km.
  • IndiGo is a very popular airline operating an average of 2896 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport currently start from £ 72, and round-trip fares start from £ 157. The current lowest fare is a IndiGo flight departing on Thu, Nov 26; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. IndiGo and Srilankan Airlines operate direct flights from Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, with an average flight time of 1 hour 2 minutes, and around 46 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 Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is £ 124. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, with one-way fares starting from £ 72. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport operates around 46 weekly flights, mainly by IndiGo and Srilankan Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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