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Cheap flights Colombo — Chennai

Colombo (CMB, LK) Chennai (MAA, IN)
from $156 686 km ~1h 18m 20 flights found 2 airlines cheapest on Friday
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How many travellers?
Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
under 2
0
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Cheapest: $156 on 14.11.2026
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Prices found for 38 of 90 days. Prices update as more travellers search. Click any date to search live.
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Cheapest flights found
14 Nov 2026, Sat
SriLankan Airlines UL 127
11:10
CMB Bandaranaike International Airport
12:30
MAA Chennai Airport
1h 20m Direct
Trip.com
$156
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15 Nov 2026, Sun
SriLankan Airlines UL 121
04:55
CMB Bandaranaike International Airport
06:15
MAA Chennai Airport
1h 20m Direct
Trip.com
$156
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29 Nov 2026, Sun
IndiGo 6E 1174
06:40
CMB Bandaranaike International Airport
08:10
MAA Chennai Airport
1h 30m Direct
Trip.com
$159
View this ticket
10 Dec 2026, Thu
IndiGo 6E 1172
00:30
CMB Bandaranaike International Airport
01:55
MAA Chennai Airport
1h 25m Direct
Trip.com
$163
View this ticket
16 Dec 2026, Wed
IndiGo 6E 1172
00:30
CMB Bandaranaike International Airport
01:55
MAA Chennai Airport
1h 25m Direct
Trip.com
$163
View this ticket
16 Nov 2026, Mon
SriLankan Airlines UL 123
16:05
CMB Bandaranaike International Airport
17:25
MAA Chennai Airport
1h 20m Direct
Trip.com
$166
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Route characteristics
Distance
686 km
Flight time
1h 18m
Time difference
+0h
Minimum price
from $156 (14.11.2026)
Average price
$168
Maximum price
$220
Departures per week
2
Cheapest day
Friday
Departure airports (1)
CMB Bandaranaike International Airport
Arrival airports (1)
MAA Chennai Airport
Airlines (2)
6E IndiGo UL SriLankan Airlines
Agencies (7)
Mytrip.com Trip.com Авиасейлс City.Travel OneTwoTrip Kiwi.com Tickets
Prices by day of week
Monday
$166
avg $166
Wednesday
$163
avg $163
Thursday
$163
avg $163
Saturday
$156
avg $156
Sunday
$156
avg $158
Price trend by month
November 2026
from $156
avg $159
4 flights
December 2026
from $163
avg $163
2 flights
Airlines — cheapest prices 2
IndiGo
IndiGo
Low-cost 12 flights · 12 days
$137
SriLankan Airlines
SriLankan Airlines
8 flights · 8 days
$156
Where to buy tickets 7
Mytrip.com
1 tickets · 1 days
from $137
Trip.com
12 tickets · 12 days
from $146
Авиасейлс
1 tickets · 1 days
from $151
City.Travel
3 tickets · 3 days
from $152
OneTwoTrip
1 tickets · 1 days
from $159
Kiwi.com
1 tickets · 1 days
from $162
Tickets
1 tickets · 1 days
from $167
Airports

From — Colombo (1)

  • CMB Bandaranaike International Airport

To — Chennai (1)

  • MAA Chennai Airport
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Frequently asked questions about the route Colombo — Chennai
How long is the flight from Colombo to Chennai?
Approximate flight time — 1h 18m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from Colombo to Chennai?
The straight-line distance — 686 km.
How much do flights from Colombo to Chennai cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $156 on 14.11.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $168. Range: $156 — $220.
What is the time difference between Colombo and Chennai?
The difference — +0h.
From which airports does Colombo operate flights?
From Colombo: CMB (Bandaranaike International Airport).
To which airports in Chennai do flights arrive?
To Chennai: MAA (Chennai Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 2 airlines: IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines.
Are there direct flights?
Yes, there are direct flights. Minimum direct price — from $156. Total direct flights found: 6.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Friday.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.
How do I book flights?
Click "View this ticket" on any flight card — you'll be redirected to the booking page with this specific ticket pre-selected.
About the route Colombo — Chennai

Flights Colombo — Chennai is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 686 km. Flight time 1h 18m. Time difference +0h.

From Colombo (CMB) flights depart from 1 airport: CMB. To Chennai (MAA) — 1 arrival airport: MAA.

2 airlines operate on this route: IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $156 (14.11.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $168, ranging from $156 to $220. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Friday.

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