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19:40 - 21:05MAA-CMB
1h 25mdirect
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03:00 - 04:30CMB-MAA
1h 30mdirect
₹ 12,425IndiGo
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Thu, 20 Nov - Sun, 23 Nov
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19:40 - 21:05MAA-CMB
1h 25mdirect
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03:00 - 04:30CMB-MAA
1h 30mdirect
₹ 12,513IndiGo
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Sun, 16 Nov - Fri, 28 Nov
IndiGo Logo
19:40 - 21:05MAA-CMB
1h 25mdirect
IndiGo Logo
09:10 - 10:35CMB-MAA
1h 25mdirect
₹ 12,689IndiGo
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Mon, 24 Nov - Sat, 6 Dec
Air India Logo
21:40 - 16:05MAA-CMB
18h 25m1 stop
Air India Logo
09:40 - 19:10CMB-MAA
9h 30m1 stop
₹ 12,866Air India
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Wed, 10 Dec - Wed, 17 Dec
IndiGo Logo
14:55 - 16:15MAA-CMB
1h 20mdirect
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09:10 - 10:35CMB-MAA
1h 25mdirect
₹ 12,954IndiGo
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Fri, 21 Nov - Mon, 24 Nov
Air India Logo
07:15 - 15:00MAA-CMB
7h 45m1 stop
Air India Logo
09:40 - 19:10CMB-MAA
9h 30m1 stop
₹ 13,394Air India
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Fri, 14 Nov - Wed, 3 Dec
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07:15 - 15:00MAA-CMB
7h 45m1 stop
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03:00 - 04:30CMB-MAA
1h 30mdirect
₹ 13,747Multiple Airlines
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07:15 - 15:00MAA-CMB
7h 45m1 stop
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09:10 - 10:35CMB-MAA
1h 25mdirect
₹ 14,099Multiple Airlines
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Mon, 17 Nov - Sun, 30 Nov
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09:45 - 11:05MAA-CMB
1h 20mdirect
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18:35 - 19:55CMB-MAA
1h 20mdirect
₹ 16,302SriLankan Airlines
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Wed, 12 Nov - Sun, 16 Nov
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20:55 - 22:15MAA-CMB
1h 20mdirect
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13:35 - 14:55CMB-MAA
1h 20mdirect
₹ 16,655SriLankan Airlines
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IndiGo flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

Our best IndiGo deals on Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight tickets
IndiGo
20 Nov
MAA19:40Chennai
1h 25m
CMB21:05Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
23 Nov
CMB03:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
1h 30m
MAA04:30Chennai
₹ 12,425
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IndiGo
16 Nov
MAA19:40Chennai
1h 25m
CMB21:05Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
28 Nov
CMB03:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
1h 30m
MAA04:30Chennai
₹ 12,513
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IndiGo
24 Nov
MAA19:40Chennai
1h 25m
CMB21:05Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
6 Dec
CMB09:10Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
1h 25m
MAA10:35Chennai
₹ 12,689
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Air India flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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Air India
1 Nov
MAA11:40Chennai
27h 20m
1 stop
CMB15:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
9 Nov
CMB08:20Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
12h 40m
1 stop
MAA21:00Chennai
₹ 12,777
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Air India
10 Dec
MAA21:40Chennai
18h 25m
1 stop
CMB16:05Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
17 Dec
CMB09:40Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
9h 30m
1 stop
MAA19:10Chennai
₹ 12,866
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Air India
14 Nov
MAA07:15Chennai
7h 45m
1 stop
CMB15:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
3 Dec
CMB09:40Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
9h 30m
1 stop
MAA19:10Chennai
₹ 13,394
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Price

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

Thu 20/11

19:40-21:05

Nonstop1h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 23/11

03:00-04:30

Nonstop1h 30m

₹ 12,425

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

Sun 16/11

19:40-21:05

Nonstop1h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 28/11

03:00-04:30

Nonstop1h 30m

₹ 12,513

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

Mon 24/11

19:40-21:05

Nonstop1h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 6/12

09:10-10:35

Nonstop1h 25m

₹ 12,689

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

Wed 10/12

21:40-16:05

1 stop18h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 17/12

09:40-19:10

1 stop9h 30m

₹ 12,866

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

Fri 21/11

14:55-16:15

Nonstop1h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 24/11

09:10-10:35

Nonstop1h 25m

₹ 12,954

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

Fri 14/11

07:15-15:00

1 stop7h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 3/12

09:40-19:10

1 stop9h 30m

₹ 13,394

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

Sun 16/11

07:15-15:00

1 stop7h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 28/11

03:00-04:30

Nonstop1h 30m

₹ 13,747

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

Mon 17/11

07:15-15:00

1 stop7h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 30/11

09:10-10:35

Nonstop1h 25m

₹ 14,099

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

Wed 12/11

09:45-11:05

Nonstop1h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 16/11

18:35-19:55

Nonstop1h 20m

₹ 16,302

ChennaiColombo

MAA - CMB

MAACMB

Chennai

Fri 23/1

20:55-22:15

Nonstop1h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 26/1

13:35-14:55

Nonstop1h 20m

₹ 16,655

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Chennai and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

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

In general, June 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 ₹ 12,601. If you’re not able to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in June, then July is your next best option. Flight prices from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport during July average around ₹ 12,866.

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 ₹ 14,645. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on Saturday is ₹ 14,947.

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According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is in the morning. momondo users have found flights departing from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in the morning for as low as ₹ 14,537. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of ₹ 17,850.

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You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Chennai when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for around ₹ 14,209 when searching weeks before you fly. 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 ₹ 13,659 on momondo.

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As of October 2025, prices for Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights are approximately 18% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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₹ 7,547

Fastest flight time

1h 20m

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The best one-way flight to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Chennai in the past 72 hours is ₹ 7,547. The best return flight deal from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is ₹ 13,546.
The fastest flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport takes 1h 20m
Direct flights go from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport every day.
  • How far is Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl by plane?

    A flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl will travel around 657.8 km. Flights usually cover this in 1h 20m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

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    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chennai Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

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    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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FitsAirPriceFrom ₹ 11,033Free CancellationRating
0.0
0 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom ₹ 11,360Free CancellationRating
5.5
2,941 reviews
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IndiGoPriceFrom ₹ 12,093Free CancellationRating
6.9
489 reviews
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SriLankan AirlinesPriceFrom ₹ 12,553Free CancellationRating
6.9
76 reviews
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  • IndiGo Flights From Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

    IndiGo flies from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport around 27 times per week, with 489 momondo users rating the airline 6.9/10. The cheapest IndiGo deal from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in the last 72 hours was ₹ 12,093 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of ₹ 13,748 for IndiGo flights on this route.

  • SriLankan Airlines Flights From Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

    Across 76 SriLankan Airlines reviews on momondo, the average score is 6.9/10. SriLankan Airlines flies from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport about 15 times each week, with ticket deals ranging from ₹ 12,553 to ₹ 15,065. Price data is based on momondo searches in the last 72 hours.

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