Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Chennai to Colombo

Choose from 2 carriers that fly from Chennai to Colombo, including SriLankan Airlines, IndiGo, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with IndiGo.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Chennai to Colombo according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from Chennai to Colombo in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at AU$ 104, and round-trip direct tickets start at AU$ 253.

Displayed flight fares from Chennai to Colombo are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Chennai to Colombo Flight Details

The distance between Chennai and Colombo is approximately 674.94km. It takes around 1 hour 23 minutes on average to fly from Chennai to Colombo. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 104
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 253
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance674.94km
Average flight time1 hour 23 minutes
Popular airlineSriLankan Airlines
Flight statistics for the Chennai–Colombo route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Chennai to Colombo

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Chennai to Colombo?

Average price of one-way flights from Chennai to Colombo purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Chennai to Colombo is July, with an average price of AU$ 104. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically December, with an average price of up to AU$ 154.

AU$ 154
AU$ 129
AU$ 104
AU$ 79
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 127
    Apr
  • AU$ 113
    May
  • AU$ 114
    Jun
  • AU$ 104
    Jul
  • AU$ 122
    Aug
  • AU$ 137
    Sep
  • AU$ 130
    Oct
  • AU$ 133
    Nov
  • AU$ 154
    Dec
  • AU$ 142
    Jan
  • AU$ 145
    Feb
  • AU$ 141
    Mar

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Chennai to Colombo?

Average price of round-trip flights from Chennai to Colombo purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Chennai to Colombo are found during June, with an average price of AU$ 189. Conversely, the highest prices are found during December, with an average price of up to AU$ 320.

AU$ 320
AU$ 255
AU$ 189
AU$ 124
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 212
    Apr
  • AU$ 201
    May
  • AU$ 189
    Jun
  • AU$ 226
    Jul
  • AU$ 224
    Aug
  • AU$ 226
    Sep
  • AU$ 249
    Oct
  • AU$ 264
    Nov
  • AU$ 320
    Dec
  • AU$ 279
    Jan
  • AU$ 309
    Feb
  • AU$ 281
    Mar

What's the cheapest day to fly from Chennai to Colombo?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Chennai to Colombo on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Chennai to Colombo is Tuesday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Monday, as prices are usually highest then.

AU$ 135
AU$ 131
AU$ 127
AU$ 123
  • AU$ 135
    Mon
  • AU$ 127
    Tue
  • AU$ 133
    Wed
  • AU$ 133
    Thu
  • AU$ 134
    Fri
  • AU$ 134
    Sat
  • AU$ 134
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Chennai to Colombo during ANZAC Day Holiday?

Data is based on the lowest one-way fares from Chennai to Colombo during ANZAC Day Holiday, sourced from the Trip.com database over the last 3 days.

ANZAC Day Holiday runs from Apr 25 to Apr 27. The cheapest flights from Chennai to Colombo are available on Apr 26, with fares starting at AU$ 111.

AU$ 164
AU$ 138
AU$ 111
AU$ 85
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 146
    22
    Apr
  • AU$ 153
    23
  • AU$ 160
    24
  • AU$ 159
    25
  • AU$ 111
    26
  • AU$ 164
    27
  • AU$ 151
    28

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.
  • 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.
  • It takes about 1 hour 23 minutes to fly from Chennai (MAA) to Colombo (CMB).
  • 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.
  • 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)
  • 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.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Chennai to Colombo is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • 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.
  • 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).
  • The time difference between Colombo and Chennai is 0h.
  • 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.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Chennai toColombo

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from Chennai to Colombo?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Chennai to Colombo on Trip.com in the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, APG Airline offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Chennai to Colombo, with an average price of AU$ 92.

AU$ 58
AU$ 92
AU$ 127
AU$ 162
AU$ 196
APG Airline
AU$ 92
APG Airline
FlexFlight
AU$ 96
FlexFlight
IndiGo
AU$ 134
IndiGo
Air India
AU$ 156
Air India
SriLankan Airlines
AU$ 196
SriLankan Airlines

Which airlines operate the most flights from Chennai to Colombo?

Data is based on the number of flights from Chennai to Colombo operated by each airline on Trip.com in the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, IndiGo operates the most flights from Chennai to Colombo, with 30 flight per week.

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15
30
IndiGo
30
IndiGo
SriLankan Airlines
21
SriLankan Airlines
Air India
20
Air India
Korean Air
1
Korean Air
Air Cambodia
0
Air Cambodia

How many flights are there each day from Chennai to Colombo?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Chennai to Colombo within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from Chennai to Colombo depart on Saturday, and the fewest flights depart on Wednesday.

49
42
35
28
Highest
38
Mon
37
Tue
35
Wed
36
Thu
46
Fri
49
Sat
45
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com displays flight cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
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.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
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.