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Flight deals from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranayake

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chennai Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from Rs53,151. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Colombo.Rs25,585 per passenger.Departing Sun, 2 Aug.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs25,585, select.
Colombo.Rs26,696 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs26,696, select.
Colombo.Rs26,966 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs26,966, select.
Colombo.Rs28,147 per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 Oct.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs28,147, select.
Colombo.Rs29,832 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Nov.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs29,832, select.
Colombo.Rs29,845 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Dec.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs29,845, select.
Colombo.Rs31,092 per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 Apr.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Chennai on Sun, 18 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs31,092, select.
Colombo.Rs31,416 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Feb.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Chennai on Fri, 12 Feb, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs31,416, select.
Colombo.Rs31,441 per passenger.Departing Sun, 3 Jan.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Chennai on Sun, 3 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs31,441, select.
Colombo.Rs32,044 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Mar.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Chennai on Mon, 15 Mar, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs32,044, select.
Colombo.Rs32,044 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Jun.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Chennai on Fri, 25 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs32,044, select.
Colombo.Rs32,111 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 May.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Chennai on Mon, 3 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs32,111, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranayake

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chennai to Colombo Bandaranayake flights are currently cheapest in August.
Jul
from Rs26,694
Aug
from Rs25,583
Sep
from Rs26,963
Oct
from Rs28,144
Nov
from Rs29,829
Dec
from Rs29,842
Jan
from Rs31,438
Feb
from Rs31,413
Mar
from Rs32,041
Apr
from Rs31,089
May
from Rs32,108
Jun
from Rs32,041

Direct flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranayake

Chennai to Colombo Bandaranayake: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Chennai to Colombo below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Colombo Bandaranayake.

Colombo Ratmalana

13km from central Colombo
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Colombo Bandaranayake

27km from central Colombo
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from Rs25,585
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Chennai to Colombo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs25,585
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time1 hr, 23 mins
Most popular airlineIndiGo
Average flights per week69

Finding cheap flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranayake: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranayake is Rs53,130. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 23 minutes is the average flight time from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranayake.
IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines and Air India fly direct from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranayake.
As of July 2026, there are 69 flights per week flying from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranayake.
The cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranayake is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Chennai Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport on Friday, 28 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 23 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Colombo Bandaranayake but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Colombo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, IndiGo offers the cheapest flight tickets to Colombo Bandaranayake.

Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Chennai Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport is 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Colombo's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Chennai.

  • Choose from 48 weekly Chennai Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport flights. The 00:35 departure with IndiGo is the earliest available. SriLankan Airlines operates the last service of the day at 21:15.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to make your MAA to CMB flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You can expect longer queues in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.

  • A number of airlines operate direct flights from Chennai Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport, so jetting off to Colombo (and then visiting more of Sri Lanka!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:

  • The majority of passengers choose to fly with IndiGo on this route.

  • Air India is the most punctual carrier that operates MAA to CMB flights. An impressive 88.24% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.

  • We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Chennai Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between MAA and CMB include:

    • Kochi Airport

    • Coimbatore Airport

    • Tiruchirapalli Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)

  • Rs25,585 is the lowest price for a one-way Chennai Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs53,135. These prices may change based on demand and availability.

  • Book 11 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from MAA to CMB.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.

  • Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from MAA to CMB by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Chennai Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport.

Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • 76% of flights that depart Chennai Airport touch down at their destination on time.

  • Central Chennai to Chennai Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.

  • The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour.

  • Have an early flight from Chennai Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to MAA:

Arriving at Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)

  • Book a hotel close to CMB if you're on a late Chennai Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:

  • Pick up a Colombo Bandaranayake Airport rental car and explore Colombo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion and Sixt are well-known companies you can book with here.

  • To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport about two weeks before you travel.

When to fly to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)

  • It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Chennai Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Colombo. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.

  • Before locking in your flight from Chennai Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Colombo, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 33ºC.

  • Search for cheap tickets from MAA to CMB in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 22ºC and 32ºC on average.

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