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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Chennai International Airport to Colombo over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from SAR 336 and round-trip from SAR 765. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      MAA 19:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 21:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Oct 19 | IndiGo
      SAR 336 SAR 584
      42% off
      42% off
      SAR 584 SAR 336
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Oct 28 | IndiGo
      SAR 367 SAR 584
      37% off
      37% off
      SAR 584 SAR 367
    • MAA 10:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 11:30
      Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Oct 30 | IndiGo
      SAR 378 SAR 584
      35% off
      35% off
      SAR 584 SAR 378
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Dec 4 | IndiGo
      SAR 380
      35% off
      SAR 584 SAR 380
    • MAA 01:20
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:40
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Oct 24 | IndiGo
      SAR 387
      68% off
      SAR 1,206 SAR 387
    • MAA 01:20
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:40
      Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Oct 23 | IndiGo
      SAR 390
      33% off
      SAR 584 SAR 390
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Oct 26 | IndiGo
      SAR 394
      62% off
      SAR 1,030 SAR 394
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Oct 25 | IndiGo
      SAR 395
      62% off
      SAR 1,030 SAR 395
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Oct 27 | IndiGo
      SAR 397
      32% off
      SAR 584 SAR 397
    • MAA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Oct 19 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MAA 16:00
      1h 20m
      CMB 17:20
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Oct 31 | SriLankan Airlines
      CMB 13:30
      1h 20m
      MAA 14:50
      Colombo - Chennai | Mon, Nov 2 | SriLankan Airlines
      SAR 765 SAR 1,095
      30% off
      30% off
      SAR 1,095 SAR 765
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Dec 13 | SriLankan Airlines
      CMB 13:30
      1h 20m
      MAA 14:50
      Colombo - Chennai | Fri, Dec 18 | SriLankan Airlines
      SAR 770 SAR 1,095
      30% off
      30% off
      SAR 1,095 SAR 770
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Dec 8 | SriLankan Airlines
      CMB 07:25
      1h 20m
      MAA 08:45
      Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Dec 12 | SriLankan Airlines
      SAR 774 SAR 1,095
      28% off
      28% off
      SAR 1,095 SAR 774
    • MAA 09:50
      1h 20m
      CMB 11:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Dec 9 | SriLankan Airlines
      CMB 07:25
      1h 20m
      MAA 08:45
      Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Dec 12 | SriLankan Airlines
      SAR 774
      28% off
      SAR 1,095 SAR 774
    • MAA 09:50
      1h 20m
      CMB 11:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Dec 10 | SriLankan Airlines
      CMB 07:25
      1h 20m
      MAA 08:45
      Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Dec 17 | SriLankan Airlines
      SAR 776
      28% off
      SAR 1,095 SAR 776
    • MAA 15:55
      1h 20m
      CMB 17:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Dec 2 | SriLankan Airlines
      CMB 07:25
      1h 20m
      MAA 08:45
      Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Dec 5 | SriLankan Airlines
      SAR 776
      28% off
      SAR 1,095 SAR 776
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Dec 12 | SriLankan Airlines
      CMB 18:35
      1h 20m
      MAA 19:55
      Colombo - Chennai | Fri, Dec 18 | SriLankan Airlines
      SAR 776
      28% off
      SAR 1,095 SAR 776
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Nov 16 | SriLankan Airlines
      CMB 07:25
      1h 20m
      MAA 08:45
      Colombo - Chennai | Fri, Nov 20 | SriLankan Airlines
      SAR 776
      28% off
      SAR 1,095 SAR 776
    • MAA 09:50
      1h 20m
      CMB 11:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Nov 22 | SriLankan Airlines
      CMB 07:25
      1h 20m
      MAA 08:45
      Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Nov 28 | SriLankan Airlines
      SAR 776
      28% off
      SAR 1,095 SAR 776
    • MAA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Oct 19 | Normal Airline
      CMB 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      MAA 16:00
      Colombo - Chennai | Wed, Oct 21 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Oct 26 | IndiGo
      SAR 394 SAR 847
      53% off
      53% off
      SAR 847 SAR 394
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Oct 25 | IndiGo
      SAR 395 SAR 847
      53% off
      53% off
      SAR 847 SAR 395
    • MAA 19:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 21:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Oct 22 | IndiGo
      SAR 421 SAR 847
      50% off
      50% off
      SAR 847 SAR 421
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Oct 27 | IndiGo
      SAR 425
      50% off
      SAR 847 SAR 425
    • MAA 19:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 21:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Oct 21 | IndiGo
      SAR 448
      47% off
      SAR 847 SAR 448
    • MAA 10:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 11:30
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Dec 1 | IndiGo
      SAR 469
      45% off
      SAR 847 SAR 469
    • MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Nov 29 | IndiGo
      SAR 485
      43% off
      SAR 847 SAR 485
    • MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Nov 28 | IndiGo
      SAR 495
      42% off
      SAR 847 SAR 495
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Dec 10 | IndiGo
      SAR 548
      35% off
      SAR 847 SAR 548
    • MAA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Oct 19 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Oct 26 | IndiGo
      SAR 394 SAR 1,030
      62% off
      62% off
      SAR 1,030 SAR 394
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Oct 25 | IndiGo
      SAR 395 SAR 1,030
      62% off
      62% off
      SAR 1,030 SAR 395
    • MAA 10:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 11:30
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Nov 17 | IndiGo
      SAR 402 SAR 1,030
      61% off
      61% off
      SAR 1,030 SAR 402
    • MAA 19:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 21:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Oct 22 | IndiGo
      SAR 421
      59% off
      SAR 1,030 SAR 421
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Oct 27 | IndiGo
      SAR 425
      59% off
      SAR 1,030 SAR 425
    • MAA 19:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 21:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Oct 21 | IndiGo
      SAR 448
      56% off
      SAR 1,030 SAR 448
    • MAA 10:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 11:30
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Dec 1 | IndiGo
      SAR 469
      54% off
      SAR 1,030 SAR 469
    • MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Nov 29 | IndiGo
      SAR 485
      53% off
      SAR 1,030 SAR 485
    • MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Nov 28 | IndiGo
      SAR 495
      52% off
      SAR 1,030 SAR 495
    • MAA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Oct 19 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MAA 01:20
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:40
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Oct 24 | IndiGo
      SAR 387 SAR 1,206
      68% off
      68% off
      SAR 1,206 SAR 387
    • MAA 01:20
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:40
      Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Oct 23 | IndiGo
      SAR 390 SAR 1,206
      68% off
      68% off
      SAR 1,206 SAR 390
    • MAA 19:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 21:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Oct 22 | IndiGo
      SAR 421 SAR 1,206
      65% off
      65% off
      SAR 1,206 SAR 421
    • MAA 19:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 21:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Oct 21 | IndiGo
      SAR 448
      63% off
      SAR 1,206 SAR 448
    • MAA 01:20
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:40
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Oct 19 | IndiGo
      SAR 489
      59% off
      SAR 1,206 SAR 489
    • MAA 01:20
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:40
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Oct 20 | IndiGo
      SAR 564
      53% off
      SAR 1,206 SAR 564
    • MAA 15:55
      1h 25m
      Direct
      CMB 17:20
      Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Oct 23 | SriLankan Airlines
      SAR 571
      53% off
      SAR 1,206 SAR 571
    • MAA 15:55
      1h 25m
      Direct
      CMB 17:20
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Oct 19 | SriLankan Airlines
      SAR 595
      51% off
      SAR 1,206 SAR 595
    • MAA 16:00
      1h 25m
      Direct
      CMB 17:25
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Oct 20 | SriLankan Airlines
      SAR 596
      51% off
      SAR 1,206 SAR 596
    • MAA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Oct 19 | Normal Airline
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    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Nov 29 | IndiGo
      SAR 675 SAR 1,146
      41% off
      41% off
      SAR 1,146 SAR 675
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Nov 11 | IndiGo
      SAR 504 SAR 1,146
      56% off
      56% off
      SAR 1,146 SAR 504
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Oct 27 | IndiGo
      SAR 412 SAR 1,146
      64% off
      64% off
      SAR 1,146 SAR 412
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Jan 6 | IndiGo
      SAR 433
      62% off
      SAR 1,146 SAR 433
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Nov 25 | IndiGo
      SAR 440
      62% off
      SAR 1,146 SAR 440
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Dec 4 | IndiGo
      SAR 380
      67% off
      SAR 1,146 SAR 380
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Dec 14 | IndiGo
      SAR 612
      47% off
      SAR 1,146 SAR 612
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Oct 28 | IndiGo
      SAR 429
      63% off
      SAR 1,146 SAR 429
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Nov 3 | IndiGo
      SAR 476
      57% off
      SAR 1,146 SAR 476
    • MAA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Oct 19 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Chennai to Colombo are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Chennai International Airport to Colombo

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Chennai International Airport to Colombo?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Chennai International Airport to Colombo for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com data's from the past 12 months, the cheapest month for one-way flights from Chennai International Airport to Colombo is October, with an average price of SAR 329. The most expensive month is usually August, with an average price of SAR 554.

SAR 554
SAR 442
SAR 329
SAR 217
  • SAR 329
    Oct
  • SAR 364
    Nov
  • SAR 420
    Dec
  • SAR 389
    Jan
  • SAR 396
    Feb
  • SAR 385
    Mar
  • SAR 462
    Apr
  • SAR 461
    May
  • SAR 409
    Jun
  • SAR 489
    Jul
  • SAR 554
    Aug
  • SAR 525
    Sep

Which month is cheapest to book a return flight from Chennai International Airport to Colombo?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return fares from Chennai International Airport to Colombo in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, October is usually the cheapest month to fly from Chennai International Airport to Colombo, with an average price of SAR 711. September is typically the most expensive month, with an average price of SAR 887.

SAR 887
SAR 799
SAR 711
SAR 623
  • SAR 711
    Oct
  • SAR 722
    Nov
  • SAR 877
    Dec
  • SAR 763
    Jan
  • SAR 845
    Feb
  • SAR 770
    Mar
  • SAR 775
    Apr
  • SAR 797
    May
  • SAR 857
    Jun
  • SAR 808
    Jul
  • SAR 831
    Aug
  • SAR 887
    Sep

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chennai International Airport to Colombo?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Chennai International Airport to Colombo for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest departure from Chennai International Airport to Colombo is on Tuesday, with prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Saturday as fares are typically the highest.

SAR 454
SAR 429
SAR 404
SAR 379
  • SAR 422
    Mon
  • SAR 404
    Tue
  • SAR 447
    Wed
  • SAR 420
    Thu
  • SAR 441
    Fri
  • SAR 454
    Sat
  • SAR 442
    Sun

Which airlines are the most popular for Chennai International Airport to Colombo flights?

See which airlines fly from Chennai International Airport to Colombo. Find the airline that best meets your travel needs by comparing prices and treat yourself to an enjoyable journey.
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Flight Schedule from Chennai International Airport to Colombo

Check the schedule for flights from Chennai International Airport to Colombo and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

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Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. 6E1173

    Chennai International Airport

    19:40

    MAA

    1h 20m

    21:00

    CMB

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  2. 6E1171

    Chennai International Airport

    01:20

    MAA

    1h 20m

    02:40

    CMB

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  3. UL124

    Chennai International Airport

    21:15

    MAA

    1h 25m

    22:40

    CMB

    S M T W T F S
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  4. 6E1175

    Chennai International Airport

    10:10

    MAA

    1h 20m

    11:30

    CMB

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  5. 6E1179

    Chennai International Airport

    14:55

    MAA

    1h 20m

    16:15

    CMB

    S M - W T F S
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  6. UL122

    Chennai International Airport

    09:55

    MAA

    1h 25m

    11:20

    CMB

    S M T W T F S
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What to know about flights from Chennai International Airport to Colombo?

Cheapest return ticket price SAR 765
Cheapest one-way flight price SAR 335
Off-season travel month October
Peak season for travel January

FAQs for Chennai International Airport to Colombo Flights

  • When is peak season for travel to Colombo?

    ؜The peak travel time for visiting Colombo is October. During this time, flights from Chennai International Airport to Colombo are the most expensive. Cheap tickets can still be booked on Trip.com.
  • Flights from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Chennai International Airport(CMB) take around 1 hour 20 minutes.
  • There are 1 airport(s) in Colombo (CMB): Bandaranaike International Airport.
  • IndiGo is a very popular airline operating an average of 2896 flights per month.
    • The distance from Bandaranaike International Airport to downtown is about 29km, by taxi about 40 minutes.
  • Yes. IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines operate direct flights from Chennai International Airport to Colombo. The average flight time is approximately 1 hour 4 minutes, with about 5 flights per week. Actual schedules may vary by season.
  • The cheapest one-way flight from Chennai International Airport to Colombo currently starts from SAR 336, with round-trip fares from SAR 765. The lowest fare is offered by IndiGo departing on Mon, Oct 19; prices are subject to availability.
  • Yes. The average flight time from Chennai International Airport to Colombo is about 1 hour 3 minutes. Actual flight time may vary due to routing, weather, and air traffic.
  • Currently, multiple airlines offer flights from Chennai International Airport to Colombo, including: SriLankan Airlines IndiGo Air India The selected airlines are based on Trip.com user booking data from the past 90 days.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Chennai International Airport to Colombo is SAR 669, and the average round-trip fare is SAR 1,448. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Flights from Chennai International Airport to Colombo are usually cheapest in October, with an average one-way fare of about SAR 669. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • The earliest flight from Chennai International Airport to Colombo departs at 01:20, and the latest one departs at 21:15. There are approximately 7 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before your trip.
  • Flights from Chennai International Airport to Colombo usually arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport. Bandaranaike International Airport is the most convenient option for this route.
  • IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Chennai International Airport to Colombo. Basic fares start from SAR 336. Before comparing final prices, watch out for baggage, seat selection, and payment surcharges.

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