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Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport flight

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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CMB 18:45
        1h 25m
        Direct
        MAA 20:10
        Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Jun 28 | SriLankan Airlines
        MAA 21:15
        1h 25m
        Direct
        CMB 22:40
        Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Jul 4 | SriLankan Airlines
        BRL 857 BRL 1,646
        48% off
        48% off
        BRL 1,646 BRL 857
      • CMB 17:15
        1h 20m
        Direct
        MAA 18:35
        Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Jun 28 | IndiGo
        MAA 19:40
        1h 20m
        Direct
        CMB 21:00
        Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Jul 4 | IndiGo
        BRL 902 BRL 1,646
        45% off
        45% off
        BRL 1,646 BRL 902
      • CMB 03:45
        1h 20m
        Direct
        MAA 05:05
        Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Jul 9 | IndiGo
        MAA 14:55
        1h 20m
        Direct
        CMB 16:15
        Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Jul 9 | IndiGo
        BRL 959 BRL 1,646
        42% off
        42% off
        BRL 1,646 BRL 959
      • CMB 07:25
        1h 25m
        Direct
        MAA 08:50
        Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Jul 4 | SriLankan Airlines
        MAA 21:15
        1h 25m
        Direct
        CMB 22:40
        Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Jul 8 | SriLankan Airlines
        BRL 991
        40% off
        BRL 1,646 BRL 991
      • CMB 13:30
        1h 25m
        Direct
        MAA 14:55
        Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Jun 27 | SriLankan Airlines
        MAA 15:55
        1h 25m
        Direct
        CMB 17:20
        Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Jun 29 | SriLankan Airlines
        BRL 999
        39% off
        BRL 1,646 BRL 999
      • CMB 18:45
        1h 25m
        Direct
        MAA 20:10
        Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Jul 9 | SriLankan Airlines
        MAA 15:55
        1h 25m
        Direct
        CMB 17:20
        Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Jul 15 | SriLankan Airlines
        BRL 1,015
        38% off
        BRL 1,646 BRL 1,015
      • CMB 03:45
        1h 20m
        Direct
        MAA 05:05
        Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Jul 19 | IndiGo
        MAA 10:10
        1h 20m
        Direct
        CMB 11:30
        Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Jul 24 | IndiGo
        BRL 1,016
        38% off
        BRL 1,646 BRL 1,016
      • CMB 13:35
        1h 25m
        Direct
        MAA 15:00
        Colombo - Chennai | Fri, Aug 14 | SriLankan Airlines
        MAA 15:55
        1h 25m
        Direct
        CMB 17:20
        Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Aug 20 | SriLankan Airlines
        BRL 1,024
        38% off
        BRL 1,646 BRL 1,024
      • CMB 09:45
        1h 20m
        Direct
        MAA 11:05
        Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Jul 18 | IndiGo
        MAA 10:10
        1h 20m
        Direct
        CMB 11:30
        Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Jul 21 | IndiGo
        BRL 1,118
        32% off
        BRL 1,646 BRL 1,118
      • CMB 09:45
        1h 20m
        Direct
        MAA 11:05
        Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Jun 27 | IndiGo
        MAA 14:55
        1h 20m
        Direct
        CMB 16:15
        Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Jun 29 | IndiGo
        BRL 1,234
        25% off
        BRL 1,646 BRL 1,234
      • CMB 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MAA 14:00
        Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Jun 28 | Normal Airline
        MAA 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        CMB 16:00
        Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Jun 30 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CMB 12:30
        1h 15m
        Direct
        MAA 13:45
        Colombo - Chennai | Wed, Jul 22 | IndiGo
        BRL 628 BRL 875
        28% off
        28% off
        BRL 875 BRL 628
      • CMB 17:15
        1h 20m
        Direct
        MAA 18:35
        Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Aug 23 | IndiGo
        BRL 628 BRL 875
        28% off
        28% off
        BRL 875 BRL 628
      • CMB 12:30
        1h 15m
        Direct
        MAA 13:45
        Colombo - Chennai | Wed, Aug 12 | IndiGo
        BRL 631 BRL 875
        28% off
        28% off
        BRL 875 BRL 631
      • CMB 17:15
        1h 20m
        Direct
        MAA 18:35
        Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Aug 22 | IndiGo
        BRL 633
        28% off
        BRL 875 BRL 633
      • CMB 12:30
        1h 15m
        Direct
        MAA 13:45
        Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Jul 30 | IndiGo
        BRL 633
        28% off
        BRL 875 BRL 633
      • CMB 09:45
        1h 20m
        Direct
        MAA 11:05
        Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Jul 19 | IndiGo
        BRL 633
        28% off
        BRL 875 BRL 633
      • CMB 12:30
        1h 15m
        Direct
        MAA 13:45
        Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Aug 6 | IndiGo
        BRL 634
        28% off
        BRL 875 BRL 634
      • CMB 17:15
        1h 20m
        Direct
        MAA 18:35
        Colombo - Chennai | Mon, Jul 27 | IndiGo
        BRL 648
        26% off
        BRL 875 BRL 648
      • CMB 18:45
        1h 25m
        Direct
        MAA 20:10
        Colombo - Chennai | Fri, Aug 7 | SriLankan Airlines
        BRL 649
        26% off
        BRL 875 BRL 649
      • CMB 12:30
        1h 15m
        Direct
        MAA 13:45
        Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Jul 18 | IndiGo
        BRL 656
        25% off
        BRL 875 BRL 656
      • CMB 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MAA 14:00
        Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Jun 28 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport are based on the average fares across airlines for the next three months, based on Trip.com’s latest data.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport, the best time to buy is in June, with an average price of BRL 551. You’ll want to avoid May, when the average price can reach as high as BRL 781.

BRL 781
BRL 666
BRL 551
BRL 436
  • BRL 551
    Jun
  • BRL 555
    Jul
  • BRL 636
    Aug
  • BRL 586
    Sep
  • BRL 656
    Oct
  • BRL 647
    Nov
  • BRL 667
    Dec
  • BRL 717
    Jan
  • BRL 736
    Feb
  • BRL 735
    Mar
  • BRL 733
    Apr
  • BRL 781
    May

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, September is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport, with an average price of BRL 733. In contrast, February is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching BRL 1,306.

BRL 1,306
BRL 1,020
BRL 733
BRL 447
    Cheapest
  • BRL 746
    Jun
  • BRL 761
    Jul
  • BRL 788
    Aug
  • BRL 733
    Sep
  • BRL 928
    Oct
  • BRL 993
    Nov
  • BRL 1,096
    Dec
  • BRL 1,240
    Jan
  • BRL 1,306
    Feb
  • BRL 991
    Mar
  • BRL 1,138
    Apr
  • BRL 1,160
    May

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport is Friday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Sunday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

BRL 714
BRL 688
BRL 662
BRL 636
    Cheapest
  • BRL 696
    Mon
  • BRL 668
    Tue
  • BRL 695
    Wed
  • BRL 666
    Thu
  • BRL 662
    Fri
  • BRL 666
    Sat
  • BRL 714
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport

See which airlines fly from Colombo to Chennai. Find the airline that best meets your travel needs by comparing prices and treat yourself to an enjoyable journey.

IndiGo
From BRL 628
SriLankan Airlines
From BRL 649
Air India
From BRL 850
Air Arabia
From BRL 2,438
Singapore Airlines
From BRL 2,595
AirAsia
From BRL 2,820
Thai Airways
From BRL 3,637
Malaysia Airlines
From BRL 4,941
Etihad Airways
From BRL 8,062

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Flight Schedule from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport

Check the schedule for flights from Colombo to Chennai and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. 6E1180

    Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport

    12:30

    CMB

    1h 15m

    13:45

    MAA

    S M T W T F S
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  2. 6E1176

    Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport

    17:15

    CMB

    1h 20m

    18:35

    MAA

    S M - W T F S
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  3. 6E1174

    Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport

    09:45

    CMB

    1h 20m

    11:05

    MAA

    S M T W T F S
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  4. UL123

    Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport

    18:45

    CMB

    1h 25m

    20:10

    MAA

    S M T W T F S
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Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport Flights Info

Flight distance647.28km
Cheapest one-way ticket priceBRL 628
Cheapest return ticket priceBRL 857

FAQs for Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport Flights

  • How long is the flights from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)?

    It takes around 1 hour 21 minutes to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (cmb) to Chennai International Airport(maa).
  • There are around 6 daily flights from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA).
  • Tickets cost around BRL 700 in September, making it the cheapest month to book. Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around BRL 813 in June, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) at 07:25 and arrives in Chennai International Airport (MAA) at 08:50.
  • The latest flight departs from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) at 19:30 and arrives in Chennai International Airport (MAA) at 20:50.
    • The distance from Chennai International Airport to downtown is about 12km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Chennai International Airport (MAA) is Tirupati International Airport. The distance is around 98km.
  • IndiGo is a very popular airline operating an average of 2329 flights per month.

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