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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 SAR 336 and round-trip from SAR 767. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Oct 31 | IndiGo
      SAR 336 SAR 615
      45% off
      45% off
      SAR 615 SAR 336
    • Cheapest
      MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Oct 31 | IndiGo
      SAR 336 SAR 909
      63% off
      63% off
      SAR 909 SAR 336
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Dec 4 | IndiGo
      SAR 381 SAR 615
      38% off
      38% off
      SAR 615 SAR 381
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Oct 26 | IndiGo
      SAR 387
      37% off
      SAR 615 SAR 387
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Oct 29 | IndiGo
      SAR 389
      37% off
      SAR 615 SAR 389
    • MAA 01:20
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:40
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Oct 24 | IndiGo
      SAR 395
      36% off
      SAR 615 SAR 395
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Oct 25 | IndiGo
      SAR 396
      36% off
      SAR 615 SAR 396
    • MAA 19:40
      1h 25m
      Direct
      CMB 21:05
      Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Dec 3 | IndiGo
      SAR 403
      34% off
      SAR 615 SAR 403
    • MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Dec 5 | IndiGo
      SAR 405
      34% off
      SAR 615 SAR 405
    • MAA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MAA 16:00
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:20
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Nov 8 | Srilankan Airlines
      CMB 13:30
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 14:50
      Colombo - Chennai | Tue, Nov 10 | Srilankan Airlines
      SAR 767 SAR 1,112
      31% off
      31% off
      SAR 1,112 SAR 767
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Dec 21 | Srilankan Airlines
      CMB 13:30
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 14:50
      Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Dec 26 | Srilankan Airlines
      SAR 772 SAR 1,112
      31% off
      31% off
      SAR 1,112 SAR 772
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Dec 16 | Srilankan Airlines
      CMB 07:25
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 08:45
      Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Dec 20 | Srilankan Airlines
      SAR 776 SAR 1,112
      30% off
      30% off
      SAR 1,112 SAR 776
    • MAA 09:50
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 11:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Dec 17 | Srilankan Airlines
      CMB 07:25
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 08:45
      Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Dec 20 | Srilankan Airlines
      SAR 776
      30% off
      SAR 1,112 SAR 776
    • MAA 09:50
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 11:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Nov 7 | Srilankan Airlines
      CMB 18:35
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 19:55
      Colombo - Chennai | Mon, Nov 9 | Srilankan Airlines
      SAR 777
      30% off
      SAR 1,112 SAR 777
    • MAA 09:50
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 11:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Dec 18 | Srilankan Airlines
      CMB 07:25
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 08:45
      Colombo - Chennai | Fri, Dec 25 | Srilankan Airlines
      SAR 777
      30% off
      SAR 1,112 SAR 777
    • MAA 15:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Dec 10 | Srilankan Airlines
      CMB 07:25
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 08:45
      Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Dec 13 | Srilankan Airlines
      SAR 777
      30% off
      SAR 1,112 SAR 777
    • MAA 09:50
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 11:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Nov 23 | Srilankan Airlines
      CMB 18:35
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 19:55
      Colombo - Chennai | Fri, Nov 27 | Srilankan Airlines
      SAR 777
      30% off
      SAR 1,112 SAR 777
    • MAA 09:50
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 11:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Nov 9 | Srilankan Airlines
      CMB 07:25
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 08:45
      Colombo - Chennai | Wed, Nov 11 | Srilankan Airlines
      SAR 777
      30% off
      SAR 1,112 SAR 777
    • MAA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
      CMB 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      MAA 16:00
      Colombo - Chennai | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Oct 31 | IndiGo
      SAR 336 SAR 615
      45% off
      45% off
      SAR 615 SAR 336
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Oct 31 | IndiGo
      SAR 336 SAR 909
      63% off
      63% off
      SAR 909 SAR 336
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Dec 4 | IndiGo
      SAR 381 SAR 615
      38% off
      38% off
      SAR 615 SAR 381
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Oct 26 | IndiGo
      SAR 387
      37% off
      SAR 615 SAR 387
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Oct 29 | IndiGo
      SAR 389
      37% off
      SAR 615 SAR 389
    • MAA 01:20
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:40
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Oct 24 | IndiGo
      SAR 395
      36% off
      SAR 615 SAR 395
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Oct 25 | IndiGo
      SAR 396
      36% off
      SAR 615 SAR 396
    • MAA 19:40
      1h 25m
      Direct
      CMB 21:05
      Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Dec 3 | IndiGo
      SAR 403
      34% off
      SAR 615 SAR 403
    • MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Dec 5 | IndiGo
      SAR 405
      34% off
      SAR 615 SAR 405
    • MAA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Oct 31 | IndiGo
      SAR 336 SAR 1,065
      68% off
      68% off
      SAR 1,065 SAR 336
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Oct 26 | IndiGo
      SAR 387 SAR 1,065
      64% off
      64% off
      SAR 1,065 SAR 387
    • MAA 01:20
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:40
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Oct 24 | IndiGo
      SAR 395 SAR 1,065
      63% off
      63% off
      SAR 1,065 SAR 395
    • MAA 10:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 11:30
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Dec 8 | IndiGo
      SAR 415
      61% off
      SAR 1,065 SAR 415
    • MAA 15:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Nov 5 | Srilankan Airlines
      SAR 430
      60% off
      SAR 1,065 SAR 430
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Oct 30 | IndiGo
      SAR 457
      56% off
      SAR 1,065 SAR 457
    • MAA 10:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 11:30
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Nov 17 | IndiGo
      SAR 478
      55% off
      SAR 1,065 SAR 478
    • MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Nov 29 | IndiGo
      SAR 486
      54% off
      SAR 1,065 SAR 486
    • MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Nov 28 | IndiGo
      SAR 496
      53% off
      SAR 1,065 SAR 496
    • MAA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Oct 26 | IndiGo
      SAR 387 SAR 1,276
      70% off
      70% off
      SAR 1,276 SAR 387
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Oct 29 | IndiGo
      SAR 389 SAR 1,276
      70% off
      70% off
      SAR 1,276 SAR 389
    • MAA 01:20
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:40
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Oct 24 | IndiGo
      SAR 395 SAR 1,276
      69% off
      69% off
      SAR 1,276 SAR 395
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Oct 25 | IndiGo
      SAR 396
      69% off
      SAR 1,276 SAR 396
    • MAA 10:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 11:30
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Oct 27 | IndiGo
      SAR 421
      67% off
      SAR 1,276 SAR 421
    • MAA 09:50
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 11:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Oct 29 | Srilankan Airlines
      SAR 436
      66% off
      SAR 1,276 SAR 436
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Oct 30 | IndiGo
      SAR 457
      64% off
      SAR 1,276 SAR 457
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Oct 30 | Srilankan Airlines
      SAR 595
      53% off
      SAR 1,276 SAR 595
    • MAA 15:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Oct 28 | Srilankan Airlines
      SAR 595
      53% off
      SAR 1,276 SAR 595
    • MAA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Oct 26 | IndiGo
      SAR 387 SAR 615
      37% off
      37% off
      SAR 615 SAR 387
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Jan 6 | IndiGo
      SAR 429 SAR 1,342
      68% off
      68% off
      SAR 1,342 SAR 429
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Nov 3 | IndiGo
      SAR 461 SAR 1,342
      66% off
      66% off
      SAR 1,342 SAR 461
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Oct 27 | IndiGo
      SAR 470
      65% off
      SAR 1,342 SAR 470
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Nov 25 | IndiGo
      SAR 519
      61% off
      SAR 1,342 SAR 519
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Nov 11 | IndiGo
      SAR 634
      53% off
      SAR 1,342 SAR 634
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Dec 14 | IndiGo
      SAR 644
      52% off
      SAR 1,342 SAR 644
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Nov 29 | IndiGo
      SAR 677
      50% off
      SAR 1,342 SAR 677
    • MAA 10:05
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 11:20
      Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Dec 10 | FitsAir
      SAR 715
      47% off
      SAR 1,342 SAR 715
    • MAA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Oct 25 | 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 October, with an average price of SAR 339. August sees the highest fares, around SAR 556.

SAR 556
SAR 448
SAR 339
SAR 231
  • SAR 339
    Oct
  • SAR 365
    Nov
  • SAR 421
    Dec
  • SAR 390
    Jan
  • SAR 397
    Feb
  • SAR 385
    Mar
  • SAR 463
    Apr
  • SAR 462
    May
  • SAR 410
    Jun
  • SAR 490
    Jul
  • SAR 556
    Aug
  • SAR 526
    Sep

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 SAR 723. September sees the highest fares, around SAR 889.

SAR 889
SAR 806
SAR 723
SAR 640
    Cheapest
  • SAR 730
    Oct
  • SAR 723
    Nov
  • SAR 879
    Dec
  • SAR 765
    Jan
  • SAR 847
    Feb
  • SAR 771
    Mar
  • SAR 777
    Apr
  • SAR 799
    May
  • SAR 859
    Jun
  • SAR 810
    Jul
  • SAR 833
    Aug
  • SAR 889
    Sep

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 Saturday, as fares are typically the highest.

SAR 456
SAR 433
SAR 409
SAR 386
  • SAR 424
    Mon
  • SAR 409
    Tue
  • SAR 452
    Wed
  • SAR 430
    Thu
  • SAR 445
    Fri
  • SAR 456
    Sat
  • SAR 451
    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 SAR 336) among 7 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

IndiGo
From SAR 336
Srilankan Airlines
From SAR 398
Air India
From SAR 690
Air India Express
From SAR 702
AirAsia
From SAR 1,246
Thai Airways
From SAR 1,331
Akasa Air
From SAR 1,395

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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.
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Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. 6E1173

    Chennai International Airport

    19:40

    MAA

    1h 20m

    21:00

    CMB

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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. 6E1179

    Chennai International Airport

    14:55

    MAA

    1h 20m

    16:15

    CMB

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  4. 6E1175

    Chennai International Airport

    10:10

    MAA

    1h 20m

    11:30

    CMB

    S M T W T F S
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  5. UL128

    Chennai International Airport

    15:55

    MAA

    1h 25m

    17:20

    CMB

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  6. UL122

    Chennai International Airport

    09:55

    MAA

    1h 25m

    11:20

    CMB

    S M T W T F S
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  7. UL124

    Chennai International Airport

    21:15

    MAA

    1h 25m

    22:40

    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 SAR 336
Cheapest return ticket price SAR 767

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 4 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 01:20, and the last departs at 21:15, 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 SAR 607 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 SAR 336, and round-trip fares start from SAR 767. The current lowest fare is a IndiGo flight departing on Sat, Oct 31; 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 3 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 Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is SAR 602. 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 SAR 336. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike 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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