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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CMB 13:35
        1h 25m
        Direct
        MAA 15:00
        Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Jul 25 | Srilankan Airlines
        MAA 15:55
        1h 25m
        Direct
        CMB 17:20
        Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Jul 31 | Srilankan Airlines
        S$ 257 S$ 508
        49% off
        49% off
        S$ 508 S$ 257
      • CMB 07:25
        1h 25m
        Direct
        MAA 08:50
        Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Jul 26 | Srilankan Airlines
        MAA 21:15
        1h 25m
        Direct
        CMB 22:40
        Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Aug 1 | Srilankan Airlines
        S$ 257 S$ 508
        49% off
        49% off
        S$ 508 S$ 257
      • CMB 07:25
        1h 25m
        Direct
        MAA 08:50
        Colombo - Chennai | Tue, Aug 11 | Srilankan Airlines
        MAA 15:55
        1h 25m
        Direct
        CMB 17:20
        Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Aug 18 | Srilankan Airlines
        S$ 257 S$ 508
        49% off
        49% off
        S$ 508 S$ 257
      • CMB 18:45
        1h 25m
        Direct
        MAA 20:10
        Colombo - Chennai | Mon, Sep 14 | Srilankan Airlines
        MAA 09:55
        1h 25m
        Direct
        CMB 11:20
        Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Sep 16 | Srilankan Airlines
        S$ 258
        49% off
        S$ 508 S$ 258
      • CMB 13:30
        1h 25m
        Direct
        MAA 14:55
        Colombo - Chennai | Tue, Jul 28 | Srilankan Airlines
        MAA 09:55
        1h 25m
        Direct
        CMB 11:20
        Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Aug 1 | Srilankan Airlines
        S$ 260
        49% off
        S$ 508 S$ 260
      • CMB 18:45
        1h 25m
        Direct
        MAA 20:10
        Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Aug 16 | Srilankan Airlines
        MAA 09:55
        1h 25m
        Direct
        CMB 11:20
        Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Aug 23 | Srilankan Airlines
        S$ 274
        46% off
        S$ 508 S$ 274
      • CMB 13:30
        1h 25m
        Direct
        MAA 14:55
        Colombo - Chennai | Fri, Aug 14 | Srilankan Airlines
        MAA 21:15
        1h 25m
        Direct
        CMB 22:40
        Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Aug 19 | Srilankan Airlines
        S$ 303
        40% off
        S$ 508 S$ 303
      • CMB 09:45
        1h 20m
        Direct
        MAA 11:05
        Colombo - Chennai | Fri, Jul 24 | IndiGo
        MAA 14:55
        1h 20m
        Direct
        CMB 16:15
        Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Jul 27 | IndiGo
        S$ 331
        35% off
        S$ 508 S$ 331
      • CMB 18:45
        1h 25m
        Direct
        MAA 20:10
        Colombo - Chennai | Wed, Jul 29 | Srilankan Airlines
        MAA 21:15
        1h 25m
        Direct
        CMB 22:40
        Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Aug 4 | Srilankan Airlines
        S$ 472
        7% off
        S$ 508 S$ 472
      • CMB 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MAA 14:00
        Colombo - Chennai | Fri, Jul 24 | Normal Airline
        MAA 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        CMB 16:00
        Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Jul 26 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CMB 17:15
        1h 20m
        Direct
        MAA 18:35
        Colombo - Chennai | Mon, Aug 31 | IndiGo
        S$ 160 S$ 178
        10% off
        10% off
        S$ 178 S$ 160
      • CMB 17:15
        1h 20m
        Direct
        MAA 18:35
        Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Sep 17 | IndiGo
        S$ 164 S$ 178
        8% off
        8% off
        S$ 178 S$ 164
      • CMB 17:15
        1h 20m
        Direct
        MAA 18:35
        Colombo - Chennai | Mon, Sep 7 | IndiGo
        S$ 165 S$ 178
        7% off
        7% off
        S$ 178 S$ 165
      • CMB 17:15
        1h 20m
        Direct
        MAA 18:35
        Colombo - Chennai | Tue, Aug 25 | IndiGo
        S$ 165
        7% off
        S$ 178 S$ 165
      • CMB 12:30
        1h 15m
        Direct
        MAA 13:45
        Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Sep 20 | IndiGo
        S$ 165
        7% off
        S$ 178 S$ 165
      • CMB 17:15
        1h 20m
        Direct
        MAA 18:35
        Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Sep 19 | IndiGo
        S$ 165
        7% off
        S$ 178 S$ 165
      • CMB 12:30
        1h 15m
        Direct
        MAA 13:45
        Colombo - Chennai | Wed, Sep 9 | IndiGo
        S$ 165
        7% off
        S$ 178 S$ 165
      • CMB 09:45
        1h 20m
        Direct
        MAA 11:05
        Colombo - Chennai | Fri, Sep 4 | IndiGo
        S$ 165
        7% off
        S$ 178 S$ 165
      • CMB 09:45
        1h 20m
        Direct
        MAA 11:05
        Colombo - Chennai | Wed, Sep 2 | IndiGo
        S$ 165
        7% off
        S$ 178 S$ 165
      • CMB 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MAA 14:00
        Colombo - Chennai | Fri, Jul 24 | Normal Airline
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Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Colombo to Chennai International Airport

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

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Colombo to Chennai International Airport are usually in July, with an average price of S$ 133. May sees the highest fares, around S$ 196.

S$ 196
S$ 165
S$ 133
S$ 102
  • S$ 133
    Jul
  • S$ 160
    Aug
  • S$ 147
    Sep
  • S$ 165
    Oct
  • S$ 162
    Nov
  • S$ 167
    Dec
  • S$ 180
    Jan
  • S$ 185
    Feb
  • S$ 184
    Mar
  • S$ 184
    Apr
  • S$ 196
    May
  • S$ 172
    Jun

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

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest round‑trip flights from Colombo to Chennai International Airport are usually in July, with an average price of S$ 181. February sees the highest fares, around S$ 327.

S$ 327
S$ 254
S$ 181
S$ 108
  • S$ 181
    Jul
  • S$ 197
    Aug
  • S$ 184
    Sep
  • S$ 232
    Oct
  • S$ 249
    Nov
  • S$ 275
    Dec
  • S$ 310
    Jan
  • S$ 327
    Feb
  • S$ 248
    Mar
  • S$ 285
    Apr
  • S$ 291
    May
  • S$ 276
    Jun

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

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day for flights from Colombo 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.

S$ 185
S$ 176
S$ 166
S$ 157
    Cheapest
  • S$ 175
    Mon
  • S$ 169
    Tue
  • S$ 177
    Wed
  • S$ 170
    Thu
  • S$ 166
    Fri
  • S$ 170
    Sat
  • S$ 185
    Sun

Cheap Flights from Colombo to Chennai International Airport

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Flight Schedule from Colombo to Chennai International Airport

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Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. 6E1180

    Bandaranaike International Airport

    12:30

    CMB

    1h 15m

    13:45

    MAA

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  2. 6E1176

    Bandaranaike International Airport

    17:15

    CMB

    1h 20m

    18:35

    MAA

    S M - W T F S
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  3. 6E1174

    Bandaranaike International Airport

    09:45

    CMB

    1h 20m

    11:05

    MAA

    S M T W T F S
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  4. UL123

    Bandaranaike International Airport

    18:45

    CMB

    1h 25m

    20:10

    MAA

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Flight Info of Flights from Colombo to Chennai International Airport

Cheapest return ticket price S$ 257
Cheapest one-way flight price S$ 160
Off-season for travel August
Peak season for travel January

FAQs for Colombo to Chennai International Airport Flights

  • When to buy flight tickets from Colombo (CMB) to Chennai (MAA) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Colombo to Chennai based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the cheapest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
  • According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around S$ 293.
  • It takes about 1 hour 23 minutes to fly from Colombo (CMB) to Chennai (MAA).
    • The distance from Chennai International Airport to downtown is about 12km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
  • The earliest flight departs from Colombo (CMB) at 07:20 and arrives in Chennai (MAA) at 08:40.
  • The latest flight departs from Colombo (CMB) at 18:35 and arrives in Chennai (MAA) at 19:55.
  • Airlines with flights from Colombo (CMB) to Chennai (MAA): Korean Air, Srilankan Airlines, IndiGo and Air India.
  • Spicejet operates 5 direct flights from Colombo (CMB) to Chennai (MAA).
  • There are 1 airports near Chennai: Chennai International Airport.

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