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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 BRL 451 and round-trip from BRL 1,031. 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
      BRL 451 BRL 825
      45% off
      45% off
      BRL 825 BRL 451
    • Cheapest
      MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Oct 31 | IndiGo
      BRL 451 BRL 1,220
      63% off
      63% off
      BRL 1,220 BRL 451
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Dec 4 | IndiGo
      BRL 512 BRL 825
      38% off
      38% off
      BRL 825 BRL 512
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Oct 26 | IndiGo
      BRL 518
      57% off
      BRL 1,220 BRL 518
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Oct 26 | IndiGo
      BRL 520
      37% off
      BRL 825 BRL 520
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Oct 29 | IndiGo
      BRL 523
      37% off
      BRL 825 BRL 523
    • MAA 01:20
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:40
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Oct 24 | IndiGo
      BRL 531
      36% off
      BRL 825 BRL 531
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Oct 25 | IndiGo
      BRL 532
      36% off
      BRL 825 BRL 532
    • MAA 19:40
      1h 25m
      Direct
      CMB 21:05
      Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Dec 3 | IndiGo
      BRL 542
      34% off
      BRL 825 BRL 542
    • 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
      BRL 1,031 BRL 1,493
      31% off
      31% off
      BRL 1,493 BRL 1,031
    • 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
      BRL 1,038 BRL 1,493
      30% off
      30% off
      BRL 1,493 BRL 1,038
    • 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
      BRL 1,042 BRL 1,493
      30% off
      30% off
      BRL 1,493 BRL 1,042
    • 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
      BRL 1,043
      30% off
      BRL 1,493 BRL 1,043
    • 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
      BRL 1,044
      30% off
      BRL 1,493 BRL 1,044
    • 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
      BRL 1,044
      30% off
      BRL 1,493 BRL 1,044
    • 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
      BRL 1,044
      30% off
      BRL 1,493 BRL 1,044
    • 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
      BRL 1,044
      30% off
      BRL 1,493 BRL 1,044
    • 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
      BRL 1,044
      30% off
      BRL 1,493 BRL 1,044
    • 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
      BRL 451 BRL 825
      45% off
      45% off
      BRL 825 BRL 451
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Oct 31 | IndiGo
      BRL 451 BRL 1,220
      63% off
      63% off
      BRL 1,220 BRL 451
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Dec 4 | IndiGo
      BRL 512 BRL 825
      38% off
      38% off
      BRL 825 BRL 512
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Oct 26 | IndiGo
      BRL 518
      57% off
      BRL 1,220 BRL 518
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Oct 26 | IndiGo
      BRL 520
      37% off
      BRL 825 BRL 520
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Oct 29 | IndiGo
      BRL 523
      37% off
      BRL 825 BRL 523
    • MAA 01:20
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:40
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Oct 24 | IndiGo
      BRL 531
      36% off
      BRL 825 BRL 531
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Oct 25 | IndiGo
      BRL 532
      36% off
      BRL 825 BRL 532
    • MAA 19:40
      1h 25m
      Direct
      CMB 21:05
      Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Dec 3 | IndiGo
      BRL 542
      34% off
      BRL 825 BRL 542
    • 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
      BRL 451 BRL 1,430
      68% off
      68% off
      BRL 1,430 BRL 451
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Oct 26 | IndiGo
      BRL 518 BRL 1,430
      64% off
      64% off
      BRL 1,430 BRL 518
    • MAA 01:20
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:40
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Oct 24 | IndiGo
      BRL 531 BRL 1,430
      63% off
      63% off
      BRL 1,430 BRL 531
    • MAA 10:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 11:30
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Dec 8 | IndiGo
      BRL 558
      61% off
      BRL 1,430 BRL 558
    • MAA 15:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Nov 5 | Srilankan Airlines
      BRL 577
      60% off
      BRL 1,430 BRL 577
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Oct 30 | IndiGo
      BRL 614
      56% off
      BRL 1,430 BRL 614
    • MAA 10:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 11:30
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Nov 17 | IndiGo
      BRL 642
      55% off
      BRL 1,430 BRL 642
    • MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Nov 29 | IndiGo
      BRL 653
      54% off
      BRL 1,430 BRL 653
    • MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Nov 28 | IndiGo
      BRL 667
      53% off
      BRL 1,430 BRL 667
    • 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
      BRL 518 BRL 1,713
      70% off
      70% off
      BRL 1,713 BRL 518
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Oct 29 | IndiGo
      BRL 523 BRL 1,713
      69% off
      69% off
      BRL 1,713 BRL 523
    • MAA 10:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 11:30
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Oct 27 | IndiGo
      BRL 530 BRL 1,713
      69% off
      69% off
      BRL 1,713 BRL 530
    • MAA 01:20
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:40
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Oct 24 | IndiGo
      BRL 531
      69% off
      BRL 1,713 BRL 531
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Oct 25 | IndiGo
      BRL 532
      69% off
      BRL 1,713 BRL 532
    • MAA 09:50
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 11:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Oct 29 | Srilankan Airlines
      BRL 586
      66% off
      BRL 1,713 BRL 586
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Oct 30 | IndiGo
      BRL 614
      64% off
      BRL 1,713 BRL 614
    • MAA 09:50
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 11:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Oct 27 | Srilankan Airlines
      BRL 764
      55% off
      BRL 1,713 BRL 764
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Oct 30 | Srilankan Airlines
      BRL 800
      53% off
      BRL 1,713 BRL 800
    • 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
      BRL 518 BRL 1,220
      57% off
      57% off
      BRL 1,220 BRL 518
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Oct 26 | IndiGo
      BRL 520 BRL 825
      37% off
      37% off
      BRL 825 BRL 520
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Jan 6 | IndiGo
      BRL 577 BRL 1,802
      68% off
      68% off
      BRL 1,802 BRL 577
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Nov 3 | IndiGo
      BRL 620
      66% off
      BRL 1,802 BRL 620
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Oct 27 | IndiGo
      BRL 622
      65% off
      BRL 1,802 BRL 622
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Nov 25 | IndiGo
      BRL 698
      61% off
      BRL 1,802 BRL 698
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Nov 11 | IndiGo
      BRL 852
      53% off
      BRL 1,802 BRL 852
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Dec 14 | IndiGo
      BRL 865
      52% off
      BRL 1,802 BRL 865
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Nov 29 | IndiGo
      BRL 909
      50% off
      BRL 1,802 BRL 909
    • 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 BRL 456. August sees the highest fares, around BRL 747.

BRL 747
BRL 602
BRL 456
BRL 311
  • BRL 456
    Oct
  • BRL 490
    Nov
  • BRL 566
    Dec
  • BRL 524
    Jan
  • BRL 534
    Feb
  • BRL 518
    Mar
  • BRL 622
    Apr
  • BRL 621
    May
  • BRL 551
    Jun
  • BRL 659
    Jul
  • BRL 747
    Aug
  • BRL 706
    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 BRL 972. September sees the highest fares, around BRL 1,195.

BRL 1,195
BRL 1,084
BRL 972
BRL 861
    Cheapest
  • BRL 982
    Oct
  • BRL 972
    Nov
  • BRL 1,181
    Dec
  • BRL 1,028
    Jan
  • BRL 1,139
    Feb
  • BRL 1,037
    Mar
  • BRL 1,044
    Apr
  • BRL 1,074
    May
  • BRL 1,155
    Jun
  • BRL 1,089
    Jul
  • BRL 1,119
    Aug
  • BRL 1,195
    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.

BRL 613
BRL 581
BRL 549
BRL 517
  • BRL 569
    Mon
  • BRL 549
    Tue
  • BRL 607
    Wed
  • BRL 578
    Thu
  • BRL 598
    Fri
  • BRL 613
    Sat
  • BRL 605
    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 BRL 451) among 8 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

IndiGo
From BRL 451
Srilankan Airlines
From BRL 577
Air India Express
From BRL 858
Air India
From BRL 903
FitsAir
From BRL 926
Alliance Air India
From BRL 995
Malaysia Airlines
From BRL 4,659
Singapore Airlines
From BRL 12,259

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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

    19:40

    MAA

    1h 20m

    21:00

    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. 6E1179

    Chennai International Airport

    14:55

    MAA

    1h 20m

    16:15

    CMB

    S M - W T F S
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  4. UL128

    Chennai International Airport

    15:55

    MAA

    1h 25m

    17:20

    CMB

    S - T W T F S
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  5. UL122

    Chennai International Airport

    09:55

    MAA

    1h 25m

    11:20

    CMB

    S M T W T F S
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  6. UL124

    Chennai International Airport

    21:15

    MAA

    1h 25m

    22:40

    CMB

    S M T W T F S
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  7. 6E1175

    Chennai International Airport

    10:10

    MAA

    1h 20m

    11:30

    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 BRL 451
Cheapest return ticket price BRL 1,031

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 BRL 816 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 BRL 451, and round-trip fares start from BRL 1,031. 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 BRL 809. 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 BRL 451. 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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