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Cheap flights from Chennai to Sri Lanka from ₹ 6,657

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 29/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — CMB
28 Jan — 4 Feb1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Chennai to Sri Lanka

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chennai (MAA) to Sri Lanka (LK0). 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 23 January 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 13,315

One-way from

₹ 6,657

Good round-trip deal

₹ 14,251 or less

Good one-way deal

₹ 6,193 or less
Air India
  • Air India
  • 19/2-26/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 30m total
  • Chennai to Sri Lanka
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Air India
  • Air India
  • 29/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 20m total
  • Chennai to Sri Lanka
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Cheapest flights from Chennai to Sri Lanka
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chennai to Sri Lanka. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 January 2025.

Tue 11/205:55MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 15mAir India
Fri 7/317:05CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 20mAir India
Deal found 21/1₹ 13,315
Sun 9/206:45MAA - CMB
1 stop8h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/209:00CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1₹ 14,439
Thu 23/120:55MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mSriLankan Airlines
Mon 27/113:35CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 20mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 22/1₹ 14,612
Sun 2/200:35MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 25mIndiGo
Thu 6/220:55CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Deal found 22/1₹ 14,698

Find flights from Chennai to Sri Lanka within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Chennai to Sri Lanka 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 23 January 2025.

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ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

Tue 11/2

05:55-07:10

Nonstop1h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 17/2

17:05-18:25

Nonstop1h 20m

₹ 13,315

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

Sun 9/2

06:45-15:00

1 stop8h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 24/2

11:45-13:00

Nonstop1h 15m

₹ 14,439

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

Wed 5/2

20:55-22:15

Nonstop1h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 15/2

07:20-08:40

Nonstop1h 20m

₹ 14,698

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

Mon 10/2

14:30-15:50

Nonstop1h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 15/2

09:00-10:20

Nonstop1h 20m

₹ 14,871

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

Sun 2/2

00:35-02:00

Nonstop1h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 11/2

20:55-22:15

Nonstop1h 20m

₹ 15,044

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

Wed 29/1

11:40-15:00

1 stop27h 20m

₹ 6,657

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

Sat 22/3

00:35-02:00

Nonstop1h 25m

₹ 6,917

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

Wed 5/2

20:55-22:15

Nonstop1h 20m

₹ 8,041

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

Sat 19/4

14:35-23:10

1 stop8h 35m

₹ 9,511

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

Wed 29/1

03:45-18:25

2 stops14h 40m

₹ 43,317

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Best time to book a flight from Chennai to Sri Lanka

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sri Lanka from Chennai with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Chennai to Sri Lanka

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chennai to Sri Lanka?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Sri Lanka (average of ₹ 204). Flying from Chennai to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 264). 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 MAA to LK?

Find hourly flight availability from Chennai to Sri Lanka. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 23 January 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Chennai to Sri Lanka in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 2% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chennai to Sri Lanka?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Chennai to Sri Lanka. Price data was last updated on 21 January 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Chennai to Sri Lanka flight should consider departing on Saturday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Chennai to Sri Lanka

Explore weekly flight availability from Chennai to Sri Lanka. 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 23 January 2025.

The most flights from MAA to LK0 are scheduled on a Tuesday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Rainfall in Sri Lanka by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sri Lanka ranges from 60.0 - 350.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 350.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Sri Lanka when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

Temperature in Sri Lanka by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sri Lanka, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sri Lanka

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sri Lanka. 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 Sri Lanka. Reviews last updated 23 January 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with IndiGo and Air India from Chennai to Sri Lanka have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,357 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,357 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,357 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,926 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,357 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
276 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,357 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

SriLankan Airlines
7.0
Good
80 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,357 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

IndiGo
6.8
Okay
500 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,357 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chennai to Sri Lanka. 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 from for flights from Chennai to Sri Lanka?

    Most people fly from Chennai (MAA) if they book a flight from Chennai to Sri Lanka. Chennai is conveniently located just 16.5 km from Chennai’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chennai to Sri Lanka one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Air India. According to our data, you can fly for as low as ₹ 6,657. Users have also found prices from ₹ 6,917 and ₹ 8,041 on IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chennai to Sri Lanka?

    Before booking your flight to Sri Lanka from Chennai, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: FitsAir (95%), Ethiopian Air (91%), IndiGo( 87%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chennai to Sri Lanka?

    On average you can expect to pay ₹ 38,897 for a flight from Chennai to Sri Lanka. The cheapest flight overall is ₹ 6,163 while the most popular route, (Chennai - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl) is currently priced at ₹ 12,277.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Chennai to Sri Lanka?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chennai to Sri Lanka 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 Chennai to Sri Lanka?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Sri Lanka (average of ₹ 204). Flying from Chennai to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 264). 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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Top 6 airlines flying from Chennai to Sri Lanka

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Chennai to Sri Lanka. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 23 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FitsAirCheapest₹ 10,527Average₹ 14,766FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Alliance AirCheapest₹ 12,128Average₹ 15,208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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IndiGoCheapest₹ 12,720Average₹ 15,290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 12,779Average₹ 14,905FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SpiceJetCheapest₹ 12,955Average₹ 13,881FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest₹ 13,391Average₹ 15,431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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