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₹ 7,754+ Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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CMB — MAA
4 Mar — 11 Mar1
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What to know about flights from Colombo

Discover essential information about flights departing from Colombo, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Colombo airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 27 February 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

₹ 8,184

Cheapest round-trip flight

₹ 12,964

Cheapest airline

IndiGo

Most popular destination

Chennai (MAA)

Good round-trip deal

₹ 13,475 or less

Good one-way deal

₹ 8,791 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is currently to Chennai.
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is currently to Chennai.
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On average, IndiGo currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (avg. price of ₹ 14,192).
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Chennai (MAA) is currently the most popular flight destination from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (average return price of ₹ 9,242).
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Cheapest flights from Colombo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Colombo. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 27 February 2025.

Sat 22/309:00CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 20mFitsAir
Mon 24/314:30MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mFitsAir
Deal found 26/2₹ 12,546
Fri 11/413:50CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Sun 20/411:30MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Deal found 26/2₹ 12,720
Thu 10/417:05CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 20mAir India
Thu 17/405:45MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 25mAir India
Deal found 26/2₹ 12,982
Thu 20/309:00CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/311:40MAA - CMB
1 stop27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/2₹ 14,201
Tue 15/420:55CMB - CJB
1 stop10h 40mIndiGo
Fri 18/415:50CJB - CMB
1 stop10h 40mIndiGo
Deal found 25/2₹ 16,815
Fri 21/320:55CMB - BLR
1 stop12h 40mIndiGo
Sun 23/314:55BLR - CMB
1 stop5h 00mIndiGo
Deal found 26/2₹ 16,902
Thu 10/413:50CMB - COK
1 stop5h 10mIndiGo
Mon 21/419:30COK - CMB
1 stop7h 00mIndiGo
Deal found 26/2₹ 17,163
Thu 10/420:55CMB - BOM
1 stop9h 55mIndiGo
Mon 21/409:15BOM - CMB
Nonstop2h 35mIndiGo
Deal found 27/2₹ 18,645
Sun 6/408:10CMB - DEL
Nonstop3h 40mAir India
Sun 6/420:00DEL - CMB
1 stop11h 10mAir India
Deal found 26/2₹ 18,732
Fri 28/313:35CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 20mSriLankan Airlines
Fri 28/320:55MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 26/2₹ 20,300
Wed 12/319:15CMB - COK
1 stop6h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/310:15COK - CMB
Nonstop1h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/2₹ 20,648
Wed 26/320:55CMB - TRV
1 stop9h 20mIndiGo
Wed 2/422:45TRV - CMB
1 stop14h 05mIndiGo
Deal found 26/2₹ 21,345

Find flights from Colombo within your budget

Find flights departing from Colombo that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 27 February 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 454,620 searches

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Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 22/3

09:00-10:20

Nonstop1h 20m

Chennai

Mon 24/3

14:30-15:50

Nonstop1h 20m

₹ 12,546

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 11/4

13:50-15:10

Nonstop1h 20m

Chennai

Sun 20/4

11:30-12:50

Nonstop1h 20m

₹ 12,720

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 10/4

17:05-18:25

Nonstop1h 20m

Chennai

Thu 17/4

05:45-07:10

Nonstop1h 25m

₹ 12,982

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 20/3

09:00-10:20

Nonstop1h 20m

Chennai

Sun 23/3

11:40-15:00

1 stop27h 20m

₹ 14,201

ColomboCoimbatore

CMB - CJB

CMBCJB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 15/4

20:55-07:35

1 stop10h 40m

Coimbatore Peelamedu

Fri 18/4

15:50-02:30

1 stop10h 40m

₹ 16,815

ColomboBengaluru

CMB - BLR

CMBBLR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 21/3

20:55-09:35

1 stop12h 40m

Bengaluru Intl

Sun 23/3

14:55-19:55

1 stop5h 00m

₹ 16,902

ColomboKochi

CMB - COK

CMBCOK

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 10/4

13:50-19:00

1 stop5h 10m

Kochi

Mon 21/4

19:30-02:30

1 stop7h 00m

₹ 17,163

ColomboMumbai

CMB - BOM

CMBBOM

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 10/4

20:55-06:50

1 stop9h 55m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Mon 21/4

09:15-11:50

Nonstop2h 35m

₹ 18,645

ColomboNew Delhi

CMB - DEL

CMBDEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 6/4

08:10-11:50

Nonstop3h 40m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 6/4

20:00-07:10

1 stop11h 10m

₹ 18,732

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 28/3

13:35-14:55

Nonstop1h 20m

Chennai

Fri 28/3

20:55-22:15

Nonstop1h 20m

₹ 20,300

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Best time to book a flight from Colombo

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Travel insights for flights from Colombo

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When is the best time to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Colombo to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 25 February 2025.

Booking 76 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of ₹ 11,065). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in June will prove the most costly (average of ₹ 13,243). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Colombo to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 23 February 2025.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport would be wise to consider leaving during Saturday mornings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Thursday evenings when fares are usually the most expensive.

Which airlines fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

For flights departing from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport check dates and pricing for the following: Air India, IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines, FitsAir. These airlines depart to the following popular destinations: Chennai.

IndiGo

IndiGo

From ₹ 140

Air India

Air India

From ₹ 141

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

From ₹ 156

Thai AirAsia

Thai AirAsia

From ₹ 212

What are popular destinations to fly to from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport offers frequent flights to Doha (362 flights per day), Dubai (142 flights per day) and Malé (136 flights per day).

Chennai

Chennai

From ₹ 94

Dubai Intl

Dubai Intl

From ₹ 265

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

From ₹ 145

Bangalore

Bangalore

From ₹ 114

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

The cheapest city to fly to from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is Chennai, with prices starting at ₹ 8,184. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Chennai

Chennai

From ₹ 94

Male

Male

From ₹ 108

Bangalore

Bangalore

From ₹ 114

Singapore Changi

Singapore Changi

From ₹ 123

Airline reviews for flights from Colombo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Colombo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Colombo. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 454,620 searches.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,253 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Siddharth,Jan 2024

JFK - DXB

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,253 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,253 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Siddharth,Jan 2024

JFK - DXB

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,253 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Siddharth,Jan 2024

JFK - DXB

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

SriLankan Airlines
6.9
Okay
74 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,253 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Siddharth,Jan 2024

JFK - DXB

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

IndiGo
6.8
Okay
477 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,253 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Siddharth,Jan 2024

JFK - DXB

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Air India
5.5
Fair
2,901 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,253 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Siddharth,Jan 2024

JFK - DXB

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

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  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    For the current month, the most popular flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are Malé, Chennai, Dubai. Dubai, Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, Chennai are the most popular locations from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport year round.

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

    Users have flown out of Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for as low as ₹ 8,184 to Chennai (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for ₹ 35,241 to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to anywhere?

    According to our data, users have found FitsAir, IndiGo, and Air India to have the cheapest round-trip prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Some of the destinations and prices are as follows: FitsAir flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai (₹ 9,760). IndiGo flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Bengaluru Intl (₹ 12,179). Air India flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (₹ 12,282).

  • What is the cheapest first class flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    If you’re looking to fly first-class from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to anywhere, put Dubai on your list as prices start at ₹ 239,309 for this destination.

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

    October is currently the cheapest month to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. At this moment in time June is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

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