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Cheap flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from £218

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KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Chennai to Colombo.
01:05 - 02:30MAA-CMB
1h 25mdirect
17:05 - 18:25CMB-MAA
1h 20mdirect
Wed, 13 Aug - Thu, 28 Aug
05:45 - 07:20MAA-CMB
1h 35mdirect
03:30 - 04:50CMB-MAA
1h 20mdirect
Thu, 14 Aug - Wed, 27 Aug
01:05 - 02:30MAA-CMB
1h 25mdirect
16:00 - 00:55CMB-MAA
8h 55m1 stop
Wed, 13 Aug - Thu, 28 Aug
19:50 - 15:00MAA-CMB
19h 10m1 stop
03:30 - 04:50CMB-MAA
1h 20mdirect
Thu, 14 Aug - Wed, 27 Aug
05:45 - 07:20MAA-CMB
1h 35mdirect
10:40 - 23:05CMB-MAA
36h 25m3 stops
Thu, 14 Aug - Thu, 28 Aug
11:45 - 22:55MAA-CMB
11h 10m1 stop
00:05 - 10:45CMB-MAA
10h 40m1 stop
£2,381Malaysia Airlines
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Mon, 2 Jun - Sat, 7 Jun
11:45 - 22:55MAA-CMB
11h 10m1 stop
00:05 - 22:50CMB-MAA
22h 45m1 stop
£2,385Malaysia Airlines
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Mon, 16 Jun - Mon, 23 Jun
01:30 - 23:50MAA-CMB
22h 20m1 stop
01:10 - 00:15CMB-MAA
23h 05m1 stop
£2,843Cathay Pacific
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Sun, 25 May - Thu, 29 May
01:30 - 23:30MAA-CMB
22h 00m1 stop
00:50 - 00:15CMB-MAA
23h 25m1 stop
£2,846Cathay Pacific
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Sat, 30 Aug - Sun, 7 Sep
10:30 - 23:35MAA-CMB
13h 05m1 stop
00:50 - 22:00CMB-MAA
21h 10m1 stop
£2,918Singapore Airlines
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Sun, 6 Apr - Mon, 7 Apr

Cathay Pacific flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
25 May
MAA01:30Chennai
22h 20m
1 stop
CMB23:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
29 May
CMB01:10Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
23h 05m
1 stop
MAA00:15Chennai
Cathay Pacific
30 Aug
MAA01:30Chennai
22h 00m
1 stop
CMB23:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
7 Sept
CMB00:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
23h 25m
1 stop
MAA00:15Chennai

Singapore Airlines flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight tickets
Singapore Airlines
31 Mar
MAA10:30Chennai
13h 05m
1 stop
CMB23:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
2 Apr
CMB00:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
21h 10m
1 stop
MAA22:00Chennai
Singapore Airlines
6 Apr
MAA10:30Chennai
13h 05m
1 stop
CMB23:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
7 Apr
CMB00:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
21h 10m
1 stop
MAA22:00Chennai

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

In general, September is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around £123. If you aren’t able to travel to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport during the month of September, then flying in October is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of £124.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

The cheapest day to depart from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is on a Monday when prices can be found for as low as £132. Flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on a Wednesday will generally be more expensive and average around £157. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is at midday. momondo users have found flights departing from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport at midday for as low as £136. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. In the afternoon is when there is more demand to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, so prices are often more expensive at around £190 per ticket.

What is the cheapest Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Chennai when booking 26 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for around £132 when searching 26 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Chennai for as low as £124 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of March 2025, prices for Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights are approximately 4% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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Best price found

£493

Fastest flight time

1h 25m

Direct flights

Thu and Fri
The best one-way flight to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Chennai in the past 72 hours is £493. The best return flight deal from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £218.
The fastest flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport takes 1h 25m
Direct flights go from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on Thursday and Friday. Airline offering direct flights is Air India..

  • How far is Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl by plane?

    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is 408.7 mi away from Chennai. By plane, this route typically takes 1h 25m.

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    Prices for flights from Chennai Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Chennai Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chennai Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Best airlines flying from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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FitsAirPriceFrom £91Free CancellationRating
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Air IndiaPriceFrom £114Free CancellationRating
5.5
2,887 reviews
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IndiGoPriceFrom £119Free CancellationRating
6.9
470 reviews
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SriLankan AirlinesPriceFrom £121Free CancellationRating
6.8
73 reviews
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  • IndiGo Flights From Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

    IndiGo operates around 12 flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been £177, but momondo users have found IndiGo deals from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from as low as £154 round-trip. IndiGo has been scored 6.9/10 in 470 reviews.

  • SriLankan Airlines Flights From Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

    £156 is the best SriLankan Airlines flight deal from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport found on momondo over the last 72 hours. The average SriLankan Airlines ticket price found was closer to £172, however, with flight time and availability significantly affecting the price. SriLankan Airlines (6.8/10 from 73 user reviews) flies into Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Chennai 7 times in an average week so prices can vary.


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