Flying from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Chennai Airport.
Chennai's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Colombo.
Every week, there are 48 Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Chennai Airport flights. If you want to be on board early, go for the 03:00 IndiGo flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 20:55 with IndiGo.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your CMB to MAA flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Chennai Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Chennai holiday, let one of these carriers take you to this memorable corner of India:
IndiGo is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
With a reliable 83.26% of services arriving on schedule, IndiGo has the best on-time performance for CMB to MAA flights.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Chennai Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CMB and MAA:
Bengaluru Airport
Coimbatore Airport
Madurai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
Rs34,752 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Chennai Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs53,180. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To find cheap tickets from CMB to MAA, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Chennai Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
Landing cheap flights from CMB to MAA is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Chennai Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Colombo Bandaranayake Airport, data shows 69% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Colombo to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near CMB:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Chennai Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Rental and experience the lesser-explored corners of Chennai and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Chennai Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from the centre of Chennai. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
January is the most popular month for flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Chennai Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Chennai in September.
When booking your flight from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Chennai Airport, consider the type of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with the temperature ranging from 28ºC to 37ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CMB to MAA in January. Average temperatures are between 21ºC and 28ºC then.
Explore more of India
Chennai has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of India just waiting to be discovered. Around 290 kilometres west of Chennai, a trip to Bengaluru will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
If you want to check out another major stop in India, consider Coimbatore, roughly 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple are key highlights.
