Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Colombo to Chennai are IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines. With an average price for the route of $170 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 $192 and an overall rating of 6.8.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Colombo to Chennai take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights take on average 1h 15m to travel the 401 miles between Colombo and Chennai.

Question 3

How many flights are there between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Chennai per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 5 and 6 nonstop flights that take off from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and land in Chennai, with an average flight time of 1h 21m. The most common departure time is 5:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 41 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

Question 4

How many flights are there between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Chennai per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 5 and 6 nonstop flights that take off from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and land in Chennai, with an average flight time of 1h 21m. The most common departure time is 5:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 41 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai was $129 for a one-way ticket and $201 for a round-trip.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Chennai from Colombo.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

What’s the earliest departure time from Colombo to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport at 7:25 am and will be landing in Chennai at 8:50 am.

Question 10

What’s the latest departure time from Colombo to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai jets off at 6:45 pm and lands at 8:10 pm.

Question 11

Which airlines fly non-stop between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Chennai?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 airlines that fly nonstop from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai. They are: Air India, IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Air India at $126 for a round-trip flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Air India.

Question 12

Which airlines fly non-stop between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Chennai?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 airlines that fly nonstop from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai. They are: Air India, IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Air India at $126 for a round-trip flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Air India.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Emirates, and flydubai offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Colombo to Chennai flight route.

Question 14

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Colombo to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Colombo to Chennai flight route.

Question 15

Which airline alliances offer flights from Colombo to Chennai?

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

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai is September, where tickets cost $139 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $208 and $208 respectively.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai is September, where tickets cost $139 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $208 and $208 respectively.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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 Colombo to Chennai.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

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 Chennai with an airline and back to Colombo with another airline. Booking your flights between Colombo and MAA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

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 Chennai from Colombo up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 23

How often are flights from Colombo to Chennai delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Colombo and Chennai historically see delays in approximately 13% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 97 minutes.

Question 24

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Colombo to Chennai flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, IndiGo have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 6% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 25

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Monday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Tuesday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 26

What is the most punctual flight time for Colombo to Chennai flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving at night tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the morning have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 27

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Chennai?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 28

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Chennai?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 29

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Colombo to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Colombo to Chennai were found on IndiGo ($201) and SriLankan Airlines ($217).

Question 30

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Colombo to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Colombo to Chennai were found on IndiGo ($201) and SriLankan Airlines ($217).

Question 31

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Question 32

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Question 33

How much is a round-trip flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.Flights to Chennai from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport usually cost between $136 and $206 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $201 on IndiGo (Sep 1-Sep 7).

Question 34

What are the most popular airlines flying to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Chennai is IndiGo, followed by SriLankan Airlines and Air India.

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