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Cheap flights Chennai — Colombo

Chennai (MAA, IN) Colombo (CMB, LK)
from $120 686 km ~1h 18m 16 flights found 2 airlines cheapest on Sunday
Reverse route
How many travellers?
Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
under 2
0
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Cheapest: $120 on 16.11.2026
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Prices found for 30 of 90 days. Prices update as more travellers search. Click any date to search live.
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Cheapest flights found
16 Nov 2026, Mon
IndiGo 6E 1173
18:25
MAA Chennai Airport
19:40
CMB Bandaranaike International Airport
1h 15m Direct
Trip.com
$120
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09 Dec 2026, Wed
IndiGo 6E 1171
22:10
MAA Chennai Airport
23:30
CMB Bandaranaike International Airport
1h 20m Direct
Trip.com
$129
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09 Dec 2026, Wed
SriLankan Airlines UL 128
13:25
MAA Chennai Airport
14:45
CMB Bandaranaike International Airport
1h 20m Direct
Kiwi.com
$130
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30 Dec 2026, Wed
SriLankan Airlines UL 122
07:20
MAA Chennai Airport
08:40
CMB Bandaranaike International Airport
1h 20m Direct
Kiwi.com
$130
View this ticket
28 Dec 2026, Mon
IndiGo 6E 1171
22:10
MAA Chennai Airport
23:30
CMB Bandaranaike International Airport
1h 20m Direct
Kiwi.com
$138
View this ticket
04 Dec 2026, Fri
IndiGo 6E 1173
18:25
MAA Chennai Airport
19:40
CMB Bandaranaike International Airport
1h 15m Direct
Trip.com
$143
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Route characteristics
Distance
686 km
Flight time
1h 18m
Time difference
+0h
Minimum price
from $120 (16.11.2026)
Average price
$142
Maximum price
$165
Departures per week
1
Cheapest day
Sunday
Departure airports (1)
MAA Chennai Airport
Arrival airports (1)
CMB Bandaranaike International Airport
Airlines (2)
6E IndiGo UL SriLankan Airlines
Agencies (4)
Kiwi.com Trip.com Wingie Mytrip.com
Prices by day of week
Monday
$120
avg $129
Wednesday
$129
avg $130
Friday
$143
avg $143
Price trend by month
November 2026
from $120
avg $120
1 flights
December 2026
from $129
avg $134
5 flights
Airlines — cheapest prices 2
IndiGo
IndiGo
Low-cost 12 flights · 12 days
$108
SriLankan Airlines
SriLankan Airlines
4 flights · 4 days
$130
Where to buy tickets 4
Kiwi.com
4 tickets · 4 days
from $108
Trip.com
10 tickets · 10 days
from $111
Wingie
1 tickets · 1 days
from $121
Mytrip.com
1 tickets · 1 days
from $160
Airports

From — Chennai (1)

  • MAA Chennai Airport

To — Colombo (1)

  • CMB Bandaranaike International Airport
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Frequently asked questions about the route Chennai — Colombo
How long is the flight from Chennai to Colombo?
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 Chennai to Colombo?
The straight-line distance — 686 km.
How much do flights from Chennai to Colombo cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $120 on 16.11.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $142. Range: $120 — $165.
What is the time difference between Chennai and Colombo?
The difference — +0h.
From which airports does Chennai operate flights?
From Chennai: MAA (Chennai Airport).
To which airports in Colombo do flights arrive?
To Colombo: CMB (Bandaranaike International 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 $120. Total direct flights found: 6.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Sunday.
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 Chennai — Colombo

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

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

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

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $120 (16.11.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $142, ranging from $120 to $165. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Sunday.

Other destinations in Sri Lanka from Chennai
Jaffna
LK

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