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Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai from ₹ 8,063

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 31/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — MAA
8 Jan — 15 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Chennai are usually found in October or November, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Colombo to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Colombo (CMB) to Chennai (MAA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 3 January 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 12,353

One-way from

₹ 8,063

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

₹ 16,213
IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 20/1-30/1
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 45m total
  • Colombo to Chennai
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FitsAir
  • FitsAir
  • 31/3
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 15m total
  • Colombo to Chennai
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High demand for flights, 6% potential price rise
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Cheapest flights from Colombo to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Colombo to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 January 2025.

Mon 20/103:00CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Thu 30/100:35MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 25mIndiGo
Deal found 3/1₹ 12,353
Sat 1/217:05CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 20mAir India
Sat 8/205:55MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 15mAir India
Deal found 2/1₹ 12,953
Mon 20/122:45CMB - MAA
1 stop9h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/121:45MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1₹ 13,382
Tue 9/918:45CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 25mSriLankan Airlines
Fri 12/909:55MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 25mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 3/1₹ 15,183
Sun 5/111:45CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 15mFitsAir
Mon 14/413:45MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 15mFitsAir
Deal found 1/1₹ 16,556

Find flights from Colombo to Chennai within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Colombo to Chennai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 3 January 2025.

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ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 20/1

03:00-04:20

Nonstop1h 20m

Chennai

Thu 30/1

00:35-02:00

Nonstop1h 25m

₹ 12,353

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 1/2

17:05-18:25

Nonstop1h 20m

Chennai

Sat 8/2

05:55-07:10

Nonstop1h 15m

₹ 12,953

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 20/1

22:45-08:00

1 stop9h 15m

Chennai

Wed 29/1

21:45-23:05

Nonstop1h 20m

₹ 13,382

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 14/1

18:35-19:55

Nonstop1h 20m

Chennai

Mon 20/1

09:40-11:00

Nonstop1h 20m

₹ 16,213

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 31/3

11:45-13:00

Nonstop1h 15m

₹ 8,063

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 20/1

03:00-04:20

Nonstop1h 20m

₹ 8,750

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 19/1

17:05-18:25

Nonstop1h 20m

₹ 8,836

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 8/1

07:20-08:40

Nonstop1h 20m

₹ 14,154

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 8/3

11:45-13:00

Nonstop1h 15m

₹ 14,326

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 29/1

13:55-23:45

2 stops9h 50m

₹ 15,441

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Best time to book a flight from Colombo to Chennai

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Travel insights for flights from Colombo to Chennai

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Colombo to Chennai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Colombo to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 27 December 2024.

The best time to book flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai is 76 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai (average of ₹ 101). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai in May is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 120). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CMB to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from Colombo to Chennai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 3 January 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 9% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Colombo to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai

Explore weekly flight availability from Colombo to Chennai. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 3 January 2025.

The most flights from CMB to MAA are scheduled on a Wednesday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Rainfall in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 10.0 - 330.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 330.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 33.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chennai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chennai. Reviews last updated 3 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Colombo to Chennai, see what other customers have to say about Air India, SriLankan Airlines and IndiGo. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,347 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,347 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,347 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,330 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,347 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

SriLankan Airlines
7.0
Good
83 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,347 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

IndiGo
6.8
Okay
502 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,347 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Air India
5.5
Fair
2,914 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,347 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Colombo to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    If you book a flight to Chennai from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl, you will be flying to Chennai, which is the city’s only airport. Chennai (MAA) is located 16.5 km from the centre of Chennai. There are 7 flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Chennai per day from 5 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai is IndiGo. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as ₹ 12,353 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air India and SriLankan Airlines, starting at ₹ 12,953 and ₹ 16,213 round-trip. IndiGo is 14% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai one-way?

    ₹ 8,063 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from FitsAir. You may also be able to find cheap deals on IndiGo and Air India, with prices starting from ₹ 8,750 and ₹ 8,836, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai consider choosing FitsAir(97%), IndiGo(84%) or Air India(78%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai?

    While on average a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai is generally ₹ 12,597, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is ₹ 8,350. When looking at the most popular route, (Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - Chennai), you can expect to pay ₹ 11,838 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Colombo to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Colombo to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Colombo to Chennai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Colombo to Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Colombo to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Colombo to Chennai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai (average of ₹ 101). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai in May is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 120). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FitsAirCheapest₹ 10,995Average₹ 14,581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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IndiGoCheapest₹ 12,021Average₹ 13,807FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 12,114Average₹ 14,017FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SpiceJetCheapest₹ 12,699Average₹ 13,580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest₹ 13,410Average₹ 14,944FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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