How many flights depart from Colombo to Chennai on average per week?

As of October 2025, there are 40 flights per week flying from Colombo to Chennai. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 18% of flights taking off on this day.

Which airlines fly to Chennai?

IndiGo, Air India and SriLankan Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Chennai from Colombo according to our data. IndiGo is the first choice among our users, with 43% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Chennai. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Chennai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from Colombo to Chennai on average per day?

5 flights are operational daily from Colombo to Chennai as of October 2025. The most popular departure time for this route is 03:00, with 39% of flights per day taking off in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Colombo to Chennai?

Air India, IndiGo, and SriLankan Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Colombo to Chennai

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Colombo to Chennai Airport?

Prices for flights from Colombo to Chennai Airport are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Colombo to Chennai Airport?

As of October 2025, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Colombo to Chennai Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Colombo to Chennai 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 Colombo to Chennai Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chennai Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Chennai 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 Chennai Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from ₹ 12,620 to ₹ 14,915. The lowest price recently found on this route was ₹ 11,561.

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03:00 - 04:30CMB-MAA

1h 30mdirect

19:40 - 21:05MAA-CMB

1h 25mdirect

₹ 11,561IndiGo

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Fri, 21 Nov - Fri, 28 Nov

03:00 - 04:30CMB-MAA

1h 30mdirect

19:40 - 21:05MAA-CMB

1h 25mdirect

₹ 11,649IndiGo

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Thu, 13 Nov - Mon, 17 Nov

03:00 - 04:30CMB-MAA

1h 30mdirect

19:40 - 21:05MAA-CMB

1h 25mdirect

₹ 11,738IndiGo

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Mon, 24 Nov - Wed, 26 Nov

09:20 - 10:35CMB-MAA

1h 15mdirect

00:40 - 02:00MAA-CMB

1h 20mdirect

₹ 11,826IndiGo

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Thu, 13 Nov - Thu, 20 Nov

09:40 - 19:10CMB-MAA

9h 30m1 stop

21:10 - 15:00MAA-CMB

17h 50m1 stop

₹ 13,061Air India

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Wed, 12 Nov - Sun, 16 Nov

16:00 - 22:50CMB-MAA

6h 50m1 stop

07:15 - 15:00MAA-CMB

7h 45m1 stop

₹ 13,150Air India

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Fri, 14 Nov - Mon, 17 Nov

16:00 - 22:50CMB-MAA

6h 50m1 stop

00:40 - 02:00MAA-CMB

1h 20mdirect

₹ 13,414Multiple Airlines

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Sat, 22 Nov - Thu, 27 Nov

16:00 - 22:50CMB-MAA

6h 50m1 stop

00:40 - 02:00MAA-CMB

1h 20mdirect

₹ 13,679Multiple Airlines

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Tue, 25 Nov - Fri, 28 Nov

07:20 - 08:40CMB-MAA

1h 20mdirect

09:45 - 11:05MAA-CMB

1h 20mdirect

₹ 15,356SriLankan Airlines

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Fri, 14 Nov - Tue, 18 Nov

18:35 - 19:55CMB-MAA

1h 20mdirect

20:55 - 22:15MAA-CMB

1h 20mdirect

₹ 15,444SriLankan Airlines

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IndiGo flights from Colombo to Chennai

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IndiGo

10 Nov

CMB09:20Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

1h 15m

MAA10:35Chennai

24 Nov

MAA00:40Chennai

1h 20m

CMB02:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

₹ 11,561

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IndiGo

13 Nov

CMB03:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

1h 30m

MAA04:30Chennai

17 Nov

MAA19:40Chennai

1h 25m

CMB21:05Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

₹ 11,649

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IndiGo

24 Nov

CMB03:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

1h 30m

MAA04:30Chennai

26 Nov

MAA19:40Chennai

1h 25m

CMB21:05Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

₹ 11,738

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Air India

12 Nov

CMB09:40Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

9h 30m

1 stop

MAA19:10Chennai

16 Nov

MAA21:10Chennai

17h 50m

1 stop

CMB15:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

₹ 13,061

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Air India

14 Nov

CMB16:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

6h 50m

1 stop

MAA22:50Chennai

17 Nov

MAA07:15Chennai

7h 45m

1 stop

CMB15:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

₹ 13,150

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Air India

4 Nov

CMB16:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

9h 00m

1 stop

MAA01:00Chennai

6 Nov

MAA11:40Chennai

27h 20m

1 stop

CMB15:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

₹ 13,238

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ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

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Fri 21/11

03:00-04:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Chennai

Fri 28/11

19:40-21:05

Nonstop1h 25m

₹ 11,561

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 13/11

03:00-04:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Chennai

Mon 17/11

19:40-21:05

Nonstop1h 25m

₹ 11,649

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 24/11

03:00-04:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Chennai

Wed 26/11

19:40-21:05

Nonstop1h 25m

₹ 11,738

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 13/11

09:20-10:35

Nonstop1h 15m

Chennai

Thu 20/11

00:40-02:00

Nonstop1h 20m

₹ 11,826

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/11

09:40-19:10

1 stop9h 30m

Chennai

Sun 16/11

21:10-15:00

1 stop17h 50m

₹ 13,061

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 14/11

16:00-22:50

1 stop6h 50m

Chennai

Mon 17/11

07:15-15:00

1 stop7h 45m

₹ 13,150

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 22/11

16:00-22:50

1 stop6h 50m

Chennai

Thu 27/11

00:40-02:00

Nonstop1h 20m

₹ 13,414

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 25/11

16:00-22:50

1 stop6h 50m

Chennai

Fri 28/11

00:40-02:00

Nonstop1h 20m

₹ 13,679

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 14/11

07:20-08:40

Nonstop1h 20m

Chennai

Tue 18/11

09:45-11:05

Nonstop1h 20m

₹ 15,356

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/11

18:35-19:55

Nonstop1h 20m

Chennai

Sun 16/11

20:55-22:15

Nonstop1h 20m

₹ 15,444

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

The month of July is another great option to travel to Chennai, with average flight prices from Colombo averaging around ₹ 12,091.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chennai?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Chennai from Colombo is on a Tuesday. momondo users have found tickets for Tuesday departures for as low as ₹ 13,614. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from Colombo to Chennai on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around ₹ 15,243. 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 Chennai?

Our data shows that the cheapest Colombo to Chennai flights are usually those with departure times in the afternoon. Our users have found flights to Chennai in the afternoon for as low as ₹ 13,737. Try not to purchase tickets in the morning because they tend to be around ₹ 15,029. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chennai from Colombo when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chennai for around ₹ 13,598 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chennai from Colombo for as low as ₹ 12,973 on momondo.

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How far is Colombo to Chennai by plane?
There are 685.6 km between Colombo and Chennai. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 1h 15m.
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Prices for flights from Colombo to Chennai Airport are updated daily.
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As of October 2025, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Colombo to Chennai Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Colombo to Chennai 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 Colombo to Chennai Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chennai Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Chennai 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 Chennai Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Air India	PriceFrom ₹ 11,403	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,940 reviews	Search Air India flights
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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Colombo and Chennai?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

The month of July is another great option to travel to Chennai, with average flight prices from Colombo averaging around ₹ 12,091.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chennai?

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chennai?

What is the cheapest Colombo to Chennai flight route?

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

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

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Colombo to Chennai?

Air India, IndiGo, and SriLankan Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Colombo to Chennai

Which airlines fly to Chennai?

How many flights depart from Colombo to Chennai on average per day?

5 flights are operational daily from Colombo to Chennai as of October 2025. The most popular departure time for this route is 03:00, with 39% of flights per day taking off in the afternoon.

How many flights depart from Colombo to Chennai on average per week?

As of October 2025, there are 40 flights per week flying from Colombo to Chennai. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 18% of flights taking off on this day.

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