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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 round-trip 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chennai to Colombo

Mon, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 14
IndiGo Logo
1:05 am - 2:30 amMAA-CMB
1h 25mnonstop
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7:30 pm - 8:50 pmCMB-MAA
1h 20mnonstop
$139IndiGo
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Mon, Oct 6 - Mon, Oct 13
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1:05 am - 2:30 amMAA-CMB
1h 25mnonstop
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3:30 am - 4:50 amCMB-MAA
1h 20mnonstop
$143IndiGo
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Tue, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 14
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5:10 pm - 6:30 pmMAA-CMB
1h 20mnonstop
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7:30 pm - 8:50 pmCMB-MAA
1h 20mnonstop
$144IndiGo
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Tue, Sep 23 - Wed, Oct 8
Air India Logo
12:55 am - 2:20 amMAA-CMB
1h 25mnonstop
Air India Logo
3:20 am - 4:40 amCMB-MAA
1h 20mnonstop
$146Air India
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Tue, Oct 7 - Mon, Oct 13
IndiGo Logo
5:10 pm - 6:30 pmMAA-CMB
1h 20mnonstop
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3:30 am - 4:50 amCMB-MAA
1h 20mnonstop
$148IndiGo
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Mon, Oct 6 - Mon, Oct 13
Air India Logo
12:55 am - 2:20 amMAA-CMB
1h 25mnonstop
Air India Logo
3:20 am - 4:40 amCMB-MAA
1h 20mnonstop
$158Air India
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Sat, Nov 15 - Sat, Nov 15
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9:45 am - 11:05 amMAA-CMB
1h 20mnonstop
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6:35 pm - 7:55 pmCMB-MAA
1h 20mnonstop
$177SriLankan Airlines
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Tue, Sep 30 - Sat, Oct 4
SriLankan Airlines Logo
9:55 am - 11:20 amMAA-CMB
1h 25mnonstop
SriLankan Airlines Logo
7:25 am - 8:50 amCMB-MAA
1h 25mnonstop
$179SriLankan Airlines
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Wed, Sep 24 - Thu, Oct 9
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12:55 am - 2:20 amMAA-CMB
1h 25mnonstop
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7:30 pm - 8:50 pmCMB-MAA
1h 20mnonstop
Wed, Sep 24 - Tue, Oct 7
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12:55 am - 2:20 amMAA-CMB
1h 25mnonstop
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1:30 pm - 2:55 pmCMB-MAA
1h 25mnonstop

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IndiGo's 6E Prime offers seat selection and snacks.
Air India provides complimentary meals in economy.
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IndiGo
Cheapest • from $139 (round-trip)
IndiGo
Best reviews • 6.9 score
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When to book
2 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 6% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
June
Cheapest • 10% price drop
December
Most popular
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+1
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Cheapest round-trip
$139
Overall average: $162
IndiGo
Mon 10/6Tue 10/14
MAA - CMB • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$62
Typical prices: $62-78
IndiGo
Tue 9/23
MAA - CMB • Non-stop
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Expert advice for your flight from Chennai to Colombo

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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IndiGo

IndiGo's 6E Prime bundle includes seat selection, checked luggage, snacks, and priority boarding.


Pre-purchase IndiGo snacks online for better rates and availability on board.

Read more about IndiGoby Robert Schrader
Air India

Air India offers complimentary meals in economy, including a vegetarian option without pre-ordering.


Air India's Upgrade+ bidding system allows discounted upgrades up to 12 hours before departure.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chennai to Colombo flights

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

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.

When flying from Chennai to Colombo, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Chennai, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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 $143 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $185 and $172 respectively.

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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 6% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$62
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 15% increase in price.
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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chennai to Colombo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Chennai to Colombo flights

  • 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 $62 for a one-way ticket and $139 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chennai and Colombo?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Chennai and on arrival in Colombo.

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

    When flying out of Chennai you will be using Chennai. You will be landing at Colombo, also known as Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

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

    Only Scoot offers 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, SkyTeam, 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 nonstop 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 $163 and an overall rating of 6.9, IndiGo is the most popular choice. SriLankan Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $172 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 travelers 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 round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Colombo with an airline and back to Chennai with another airline. Booking your flights between Chennai and CMB can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • 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 $66 or less one-way and $166 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Chennai to Colombo?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct 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

Air India, IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines

Air India, IndiGo, +1 more

Tuesday

Air India, IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines

Air India, IndiGo, +1 more

Wednesday

Air India, IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines

Air India, IndiGo, +1 more

Thursday

Air India, IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines

Air India, IndiGo, +1 more

Friday

Air India, IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines

Air India, IndiGo, +1 more

Saturday

Air India, IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines

Air India, IndiGo, +1 more

Sunday

Air India, IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines

Air India, IndiGo, +1 more

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Direct returns

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Chennai

Monday

Air India, IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines

Air India, IndiGo, +1 more

Tuesday

Air India, IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines

Air India, IndiGo, +1 more

Wednesday

Air India, IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines

Air India, IndiGo, +1 more

Thursday

Air India, IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines

Air India, IndiGo, +1 more

Friday

Air India, IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines

Air India, IndiGo, +1 more

Saturday

Air India, IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines

Air India, IndiGo, +1 more

Sunday

Air India, IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines

Air India, IndiGo, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Chennai to Colombo

 
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 Colombo? 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.
6.9
IndiGoOverall score based on 484 reviews
5.7Entertainment
6.9Boarding
7.4Crew
6.3Food
6.8Comfort
Airline reviews

IndiGo is low cost and therefore no frills, but is always a pleasant experience. No mood lighting and fancy features but clean aircraft, professional crew and absolute value for money.

10.0 ExcellentIvor, Jun 2025BOM - DEL
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IndiGo is low cost and therefore no frills, but is always a pleasant experience. No mood lighting and fancy features but clean aircraft, professional crew and absolute value for money.

Very hard seats. No food service, even though price is not competitive.

Very hard seats for long flights. No food even on International flight. Won't fly Indigo again if I can help it.

Terrible experience at IST airport due to mismanagement by ground and wheelchair staff.

Some seats don’t recline. No USB port or power outlet, no inflight WIFI - not even for SMS/Messaging apps. Ontime performance was very good. They should have at least one crew member who speaks the local language, for flights like these.

Although we took the XL seats with more width, we found that you do not have a seat in front to stow your personal item, nor can you stretch your legs. This is not the best option for a comfortable seat. Boarding was timely but disorganized without any row based entry.

Not professional and didn’t know about double seat even when I paid for it and have a confirmation. Lack of comms between teams.

deboarding is very poor after landing it took around 45 minutes to come out.

My baggage bag got broken and only 3000 voucher was given for compensation

Crew members forgot to serve sandwiches after serving the coffee. Worst was the handling of bag. One of wheel was Broken making it useless. Though a complaint was registered and assured of compensation voucher equal to part cost of the new bag.

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

KAYAK Real time status update is not accurate.the flight inbound rejected and go around.and came back and land. Delay abt 30 min.still shows ontime.track ur self if u wana real time.and cabin crew s are nicer. Aircraft is jst ok.old airplane.and in midflight ,seems have some compressor issue.airconditioning was nt work properly either.I could litarary see guests were cheking if AC is working.bt on landing it start to gv cool.which probably some one intentionaly kept .which was so bad.even breathing was bit difficult.otjer than that.for me all ok.

This leg of the trip was smoother than compared to the initial trip. Sri Lankan Airlines still have much work to do to improve the overall travel experience.

Worst staff from Vienna. one of the server was very rude and annoying as she thinks she owns the airlines

Overall it was good. But air planes should be upgraded.

Bad seats. Broken entertainment system. Charging port not working. Seats were broken worn out. Crew was amazing. They helped as much as they could.

Why should I rate entertainment if I’ve not used? You don’t have NA - Not Applicable option.

my experience with kayak was terrible. Team kayak just left me with a booking and limbo and preffered not to contact me.. Instead when I contacted the team they said the booking is cancelled. Seriously 5 days after booking u were waiting of my call to inform me of the incompetence of the team. This will be taken up with higher authorities

only passenger seats are too much narrow. It’s not comfortable otherwise it’s good. Seats are very important because it’s main in Travel

Miss my flight from delhi to amritsar due to lock the luggage door of airplane.and there was no more flight even for next days and they not refund the fare. I took bus grom delhi.. bad experiance.

very run down aircraft. seat tilted. the mobile / magazine holder was broken. The entertainment screen was not working. The crew was good, polite and helpful

Boarding was through bus even though aerobridges were empty. Major mess

Food is good, staff is good... Wi-fi quality is poor, disembarkment after landing is atrocious.

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