MAA - CMB

₹ 6,650 Find Cheap Flights from Chennai to Colombo

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Cheapest return fare
₹ 15,516
Typical prices: ₹ 12,560-₹ 14,038
IndiGo
Tue 9/6Fri 12/6
MAA - CMB • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
₹ 6,650
Typical prices: ₹ 6,465-₹ 8,497
IndiGo
Thu 23/4
MAA - CMB • Direct
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Cheapest • from ₹ 15,516 (return)
Best reviews • 6.8 score
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You can fly direct with IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines. Average duration is 1h 20m
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Most punctual • 92% on-time
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Cheapest • Avg ₹ 14,363 (return)
Shortest trip • 12h 48m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 14% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Chennai to Colombo (MAA-CMB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Chennai to Colombo that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Chennai to Bandaranaike Intl

Tue, 9 Jun - Fri, 12 Jun
IndiGo Logo
14:55 - 16:15
MAA
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CMB
1h 20mdirect
IndiGo Logo
12:30 - 13:45
CMB
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MAA
1h 15mdirect
₹ 15,516IndiGo
Tue, 7 Apr - Sun, 12 Apr
IndiGo Logo
19:40 - 20:55
MAA
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CMB
1h 15mdirect
IndiGo Logo
07:45 - 09:05
CMB
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MAA
1h 20mdirect
₹ 15,608IndiGo
Sun, 12 Apr - Mon, 20 Apr
IndiGo Logo
01:20 - 02:40
MAA
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CMB
1h 20mdirect
IndiGo Logo
17:15 - 18:35
CMB
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MAA
1h 20mdirect
₹ 15,793IndiGo
Sat, 11 Apr - Thu, 16 Apr
IndiGo Logo
01:20 - 02:40
MAA
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CMB
1h 20mdirect
IndiGo Logo
03:45 - 05:05
CMB
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MAA
1h 20mdirect
₹ 15,885IndiGo
Mon, 3 Aug - Sun, 9 Aug
IndiGo Logo
14:55 - 16:15
MAA
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CMB
1h 20mdirect
IndiGo Logo
03:45 - 05:05
CMB
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MAA
1h 20mdirect
₹ 15,978IndiGo
Sun, 12 Apr - Sun, 19 Apr
IndiGo Logo
14:55 - 16:15
MAA
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CMB
1h 20mdirect
IndiGo Logo
12:30 - 13:45
CMB
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MAA
1h 15mdirect
₹ 16,070IndiGo
Tue, 7 Apr - Wed, 15 Apr
IndiGo Logo
01:20 - 02:40
MAA
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CMB
1h 20mdirect
IndiGo Logo
07:45 - 09:05
CMB
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MAA
1h 20mdirect
₹ 16,162IndiGo
Tue, 7 Apr - Mon, 13 Apr
IndiGo Logo
19:40 - 20:55
MAA
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CMB
1h 15mdirect
IndiGo Logo
03:45 - 05:05
CMB
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MAA
1h 20mdirect
₹ 16,255IndiGo
Thu, 9 Apr - Mon, 25 May
IndiGo Logo
01:20 - 02:40
MAA
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CMB
1h 20mdirect
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12:30 - 13:45
CMB
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MAA
1h 15mdirect
₹ 16,347IndiGo
Fri, 17 Apr - Mon, 20 Apr
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01:20 - 02:40
MAA
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CMB
1h 20mdirect
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03:45 - 05:05
CMB
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MAA
1h 20mdirect
₹ 16,439IndiGo
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Chennai to Bandaranaike Intl flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chennai to Bandaranaike Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport departing in June.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chennai to Colombo?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Chennai to Colombo, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Colombo back to Chennai, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is June, where tickets cost ₹ 13,115 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₹ 17,825 and ₹ 17,548 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at ₹ 13,040 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 2 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight₹ 6,650
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 14% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% lower on average.
Flight from Chennai to Colombo

When to book flights from Chennai to Bandaranaike Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chennai to Bandaranaike Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Chennai to Colombo flights

  • What is a carbon-friendly way to fly to Colombo from Chennai?

    While there are many direct flights from Chennai to Colombo, if you want to reduce your carbon footprint, it may be wise to look at a flight on SriLankan Airlines. You can fly direct to Colombo on SriLankan, which will emit around 74% less CO2 than other airlines that operate this route.

  • How can I get from Bandaranaike International Airport to Colombo?

    Once you’ve arrived in Sri Lanka, you can either catch a bus or a taxi into the city. The public buses leave from just outside the airport and will reach the central bus station in Colombo in around 25 min depending on traffic. There is also the option to take a taxi from the airport; this can be booked at the airport taxi service counter, in the arrivals hall or just outside the arrivals terminal.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport was ₹ 6,650 for a one-way ticket and ₹ 15,516 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chennai to Colombo?

    Chennai airport is called Chennai and the only airport in Colombo is Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chennai to Colombo?

    Scoot, and Air Canada offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chennai to Colombo flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chennai to Colombo?

    The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chennai to Colombo flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chennai to Colombo?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Chennai and Colombo, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chennai to Colombo?

    There are direct flights from Chennai to Colombo on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chennai to Colombo, IndiGo or SriLankan Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chennai to Colombo are IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines. With an average price for the route of ₹ 14,554 and an overall rating of 6.8, IndiGo is the most popular choice. SriLankan Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of ₹ 16,353 and an overall rating of 6.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chennai to Colombo?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chennai to Colombo.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chennai to Colombo?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Colombo from Chennai is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chennai to Colombo?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Colombo with an airline and back to Chennai with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chennai to Colombo?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Colombo from Chennai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for ₹ 8,931 or less one-way and ₹ 15,728 or less round-trip.
  • If you happen to be landing in Chennai for a layover before your flight to Colombo and would like to catch up on some sleep, you could book one of the Snooze Pods. Located in the transit area, you can arrange to have the Snooze Pod representative meet you off the flight and show you where you can stow your luggage and have a sleep before taking off for Colombo.
  • If for any reason you need to seek medical assistance when you land at Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), you'll be pleased to know that there is a medical centre located in the luggage claim area of the arrivals hall. Here, there is a doctor as well as nurses who can attend to you and dispense any medicine you may need.
  • If you or your fellow travellers have reduced mobility, make sure you let your airline know your requirements at least 48 hours before your flight from Chennai International Airport (MAA). You can request assistance and this option will ensure that you are escorted through security and customs to the boarding gate and onto the plane.

Prefer to fly direct from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Chennai Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Monday

IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

Tuesday

IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

Wednesday

IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

Thursday

IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

Friday

IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

Saturday

IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

Sunday

IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

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Direct returns

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Chennai

Monday

IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

Tuesday

IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

Wednesday

IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

Thursday

IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

Friday

IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

Saturday

IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

Sunday

IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Chennai to Bandaranaike Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chennai to Colombo. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chennai to Bandaranaike Intl? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6.8
SriLankan AirlinesOverall score based on 81 reviews
6.7Comfort
6.1Entertainment
6.7Boarding
7.0Food
7.6Crew
Airline reviews

Very poor. The flight was delayed for over an hour. Also, our baggage, including that of many passengers, approimately 180 bags did not arrive, and we are yet to receive it.

2.0 MediocreFarzuhan, Jan 2026
CMB - RUH
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Very poor. The flight was delayed for over an hour. Also, our baggage, including that of many passengers, approimately 180 bags did not arrive, and we are yet to receive it.

Poor, They have damaged my luggage and I have filed a claim at Colombo airport. They promised I will be in touch by the team within next 2 days but there is no One contacted me at all after 1 week. I then follow up again and received an email acknowledging my claim and claimed that they will reply in 12 days on investigation. Again, no response at all after that… Very disappointing…

From the checking, ground handlimg was very poor.seems new personal on duty,people qho suppose to be teaching them didnt see around.new people may mislead passenger, as of flt info boards, not give proper info.even informatiin counter people dont get uptodate info.makin big ques, totally disaster.guests were not happy about it.even boarding to aircraft some BC class pax sent to aft staircase, some aft pasx sent to front door.poor ground handling.may need to improove.

Nice crew.flight delay fromBKK for some ground prep issue I guess, crew serve well to guest, and respect to guest as well. As usual AC is old,and nt much comert in compare to other rehional airliners.other than that.all good

All good, on time, depart.only bad side was, airxraft is too old to be in business.hope ailine will manage somethinv somewhat.all good

Flight was on time.food is as usual good.Aircraft is old.old A320, seats aithout any display.crew serve well

Was good, comparatively. A330, with good crew set.on time depature. And crew try there best, to make thing efficient.

Spesific ,Crew and cabin manager, look after all pax on board despite being in a old A320 equipment.Got free seat upgrade as well,but old style seats, no much comfert on it.But food and the spesific crew, was amazing.maintain airlanka standerd.the cabin manager, who was so much keen,keen operate as per SOP.

Was got free upgrade, on old A320.aircraft is out dated kind of.bt service ,cabin manager, tried there best.and food was excelent.

When flying from Indian Sector, should be more prepared with Indian food

Flight was delayed 110 mins.. Crew on Ground or in Air had no regrets.. No apologies... Very poor boarding process... Awful food and beverage choice.

Flight was delayed and due to this we almost miss the connection flight

The flight was delayed by 3 hours, causing me to miss my connecting international flight. I then had to wait in the airport 18 hours for the next flight. The reason for the delay was a computer issue, not something outside of their control like weather. To add insult to injury, instead of trying to expedite the flight to make up for lost time, they ran a carry-on baggage check to verify every bag onboard belonged to someone on the plane, which took another 20 minutes.

झूठा है इंडिगो फ्लाइट में मील दिया नहीं जब शिकायत किया तो बोला आपको मिल चुका है

It took a lot of time to declare that the flight gonna be cancelled ☹️ very disappointed.

They denied my meal which was included in ticket and also damaged my bag completely and broke the wheel and still not accepting their fault

As budget airline everything was good. Except that - boarding process can be more organised. Then if entertainment systems are not operational. Its better to keep them switch off.

Flight cancelled after 4+ hour delay. Indigo created a nightmare scenario and showed the most callus attitude towards the passengers I will refer to them was IndiNoGo!

Very nice and pleasant. Boarding was quick and the crew were responsive

Foreign nationals are not permitted to check in online in advance. We can only check in at the airport, so choice of seat was limited. I was stuck in a very uncomfortable location. I would expect a meal included in a flight of this duration. The food options to buy are very basic. IngiGo are a very good domestic carrier, but if they are serious about operating more international, longer haul flights, they need to improve this service to match every other airline I know.

Terrible airline... Originally, the flight was canceled and didn't receive a notification, had to learn from their twitter account... Rebooking was a huge pain... Every other airline like American and United did eventually fly a day later... The flight had a layover, no other airline needed one... India is such a weak nation globally, this airline has no leverage to negotiate good airspace... Flight left late, again no notifications as to why at the airport. On the plane, wifi is spotty, chargers don't work... The only saving grace used to be good food. Even that has gone down the drain. Just the worst!

The web check in doesn’t work. Had to wait 10 minutes on the counter for them to figure out boarding. I understand AI Express doesn’t have a practice to offer food to everyone in the business class. The flight attendant asks for name (not sure why she doesn’t know it especially with only 8 passengers in the business class) to figure out whether or not they should serve food. KAYAK should sell AI Express tickets separately, not as part of AI. Neither the experience close to AI, the Maharaja points also don’t get awarded despite Express being part of AI.

Never ever travel with Air India is a very conscious promise made to myself. Poor customer service , irresponsible staff, pathetic operations and bad planes. Overall -0/10. Planes had mosquitoes in it.. i am still thinking what international standards of hygiene are they even following????. Operations team has no quality standards. They can route you anywhere on any plane inspite of a confirmed ticket and a web checkin… without your consent. Go for AirIndia if you love challenges and roller coasters and safety, time and hygiene is never your priority.

tray table was inclined by 30 degress so could not use it

The plane was very dated with the worst entertainment system i have seen in 30 years. Flight attendants were responsive.

I think if i find different options I’ll travel with it but not with air India they never loaded the luggage’s and they announce the luggage’s will be arriving on belt number 5 when all passengers reach to the belt we find they haven’t loaded the luggage’s

The flight was on time, the entire experience was very smooth. The Flight crew were incredibly professional and nice. Made us feel very comfortable

They rescheduled flight..no customer care to even reach or accommodate

Unnecessary delays & Gate changes, so much inconvenience after 15-16 hours flight

Old and filthy aircraft Boarding was free for all with no zones

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