Cheap Flights from Chennai to Colombo from AU$ 104

Flight FAQs

• Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Chennai (MAA) to Colombo (CMB)?

  Based on Trip.com data, IndiGo offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 104 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MAA to CMB on Tue, Jun 16), while IndiGo offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 253 departing on Mon, Jun 15 and returning on Thu, Jun 18.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Chennai to Colombo?

  At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Chennai to Colombo with the following airlines, including: SriLankan Airlines IndiGo Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

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

  It takes about 1 hour 23 minutes to fly from Chennai (MAA) to Colombo (CMB).

• When is the best time to book flights from Chennai to Colombo?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Chennai to Colombo is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Chennai to Colombo?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 59 flight per week flying from Chennai to Colombo. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: SriLankan Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UL122 (10:14) IndiGo: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- 6E1171 (01:30) IndiGo: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- 6E1175 (10:25)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Chennai to Colombo?

  To find best deals on flights from Chennai to Colombo, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Jun 16, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 104.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is IndiGo.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Colombo travel is around January.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When is the best time to book a flight from Chennai to Colombo to get the best price?

  The cheapest months to fly from Chennai to Colombo is October, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is the cheapest for flights from Chennai to Colombo?

  After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Chennai to Colombo on April 24, 2026 with IndiGo, with prices starting at AU$ 97.

• Which airports can I fly through when travelling to Colombo from Chennai?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Colombo, with Chennai International Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (MAA-CMB) is by far the most common option on this route: Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).

• What is the time difference between Chennai and Colombo?

  The time difference between Colombo and Chennai is 0h.

• How can I change or cancel my flight ticket from Chennai to Colombo?

  Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.