Cheap flights from Tamil Nadu to Colombo from ₹ 8,711

In general, July is the cheapest month to fly from Tamil Nadu to Colombo. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around ₹ 7,658. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of July, then book flights to Colombo from Tamil Nadu during August instead. Flights to Colombo in August, while not as cheap as those in July, still average around ₹ 9,381.

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Colombo from Tamil Nadu is on a Sunday. momondo users have found tickets for Sunday departures for as low as ₹ 17,326. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from Tamil Nadu to Colombo on a Monday will generally be more expensive and average around ₹ 18,378. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Colombo is at midday. Flights from Tamil Nadu to Colombo during this time can be as low as ₹ 16,502. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are ₹ 20,261 on average. Flights to Colombo from Tamil Nadu in the afternoon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

Fly from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl for the best Tamil Nadu - Colombo flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Colombo from Tamil Nadu when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Colombo for around ₹ 16,871 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Colombo from Tamil Nadu for as low as ₹ 15,795 on momondo.

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

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

IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines and Air India are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Colombo from Tamil Nadu according to our data. IndiGo is the first choice among our users, with 49% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Colombo. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Colombo on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

The number of flights available between Tamil Nadu and Colombo is 8 per day as of June 2026. The most frequent departure time is 21:00, with 35% of daily flights leaving at midday.

62 flights are operational weekly from Tamil Nadu to Colombo as of June 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Thu, with 19% of flights per week taking off on this day.