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The lowest prices found within the past 7 days from Chennai to Colombo were £73 for one-way flights and £152 for return flights, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Cheap Flights from Chennai to Colombo & Flight Information
Origin airport IATA code
MAA
Destination airport IATA code
CMB
Number of flight options
1
Return price
£151
Average flight time
1 hour 23 mins

Colombo CMB Flight Information

Traveling From
Chennai
Origin Airport IATA Code
MAA
Traveling To
Colombo
Destination Airport IATA Code
CMB
Number of Airlines Serving
4
Available Airlines
IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines, Hahn Air Technologies, FlexFlight
Distance
646 km
Direct Flight Time
1 15
Flight Price
£152

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight between Chennai and Colombo?
Keen to start discovering the thrills that await in Colombo? There are a few carriers flying nonstop between Chennai Intl. Airport (MAA) and Colombo International Airport. SriLankan Airlines might have your ideal airfare but if not, SpiceJet is another option.
How long is a direct flight from Chennai to Colombo?
The journey of 400 miles from Chennai to Colombo takes around 1 hour and 27 minutes, and can sometimes be as fast as 1 hour and 25 minutes. Family trip or loved-up getaway? Fast-paced or relaxed? Whatever your holiday style, fly to your destination the convenient way by booking a direct flight.
What are the best airports for Chennai to Colombo flights?
Check your bags in at MAA and land on the runway at Colombo International Airport. Chances are that’s what you’ll be doing if you’re flying from Chennai to Colombo.
What are some of the most popular airlines flying from Chennai to Colombo?
Every trip is different and the airline you book can make a big difference to your overall journey. If you’re planning to fly from Chennai to Colombo, here are a few of the best air carriers:

  • SriLankan Airlines with 69 flights every month.
  • SpiceJet with 30 flights every month.
  • IndiGo with 30 flights every month.
  • Air India with 8 flights every month.

How many flights are there from Chennai to Colombo?
A world of fun and surprises awaits in Colombo. Start your amazing adventure now by choosing from one of the 5 flights which operate each day from Chennai to Colombo.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
This is one is easy to remember: Ticket Thursdays. We found that tickets booked on a Thursday resulted in the best deal on average in 2021. However, Friday can be the worst day to purchase plane tickets, as it was the day with the highest average ticket price based on flight demand on ebookers in 2021.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
When analysing flight demand on ebookers in 2021, Friday turned out to be the cheapest day to fly, with Tuesday as a close second. That’s definitely something to consider when booking your next trip! Thinking of traveling mid-week? It turns out that Wednesdays generally had the most expensive airline tickets, so keep this in mind when planning for your next trip.*According to flight demand on ebookers.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.

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Our advanced search tools and comprehensive filters help you find a flight that fits your budget. To search for cheap flights, just enter your travel dates and sort your results by price. With all available tickets listed lowest price first, it’s easy to select the one that’s easiest on your wallet.  

To find the cheapest flights from Chennai to Colombo, you can also travel outside peak season. The more flexible you can be on travel dates, the easier it is to find those cheap flight tickets. We know, for example, that the cheapest time to travel between Chennai to Colombo is May. In the current list of deals available, prices start at £152 and can rise to £191 for return flights.  

Find the best flight from Chennai to Colombo  

Every day between Chennai and Colombo, 7 flights from 4 airlines jet back and forth. And with ebookers, you can book tickets for any one of those flights. If you book a direct flight with SriLankan Airlines, Air India, FitsAir, IndiGo, you’ll arrive safely in your destination in around 1hours. If you can think of a quicker way to cover the 646 km between null and null, let us know! 

Flights from Chennai to Colombo — a great choice on great deals 

We only need a little information to give you a lot of choice. Just tell us when you’re planning your family holiday, long weekend, luxury getaway or quick business trip, and we’ll do the rest. And to keep your choice-making easy, we’ve given you plenty of ways to narrow down your search. Choose one-way, roundtrip or multi city flights, select your preferred airline, your time of arrival and departure and cabin class using the filters.  

Once you’ve told us what you want, we’ll show you what’s on offer. All you need to do is take your pick and start packing.  

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We want the experience of booking your flight from Chennai to Colombo to be as simple as possible. That’s why we designed our search and filter options to make your life easy. Whether you are travelling on business or for pleasure, ebookers has you covered. 

When you’re ready to book, our service is always fast and transparent. We know plans change, so we have a range of flexible booking options. Choose between refundable bookings and flights with no charges should you need to rearrange and travel stress-free. 

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