MAA - CMB

£216 Find Cheap Flights from Chennai to Colombo

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Cheap Flight Deals from Chennai to Colombo (MAA-CMB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Chennai to Colombo that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Chennai to Colombo

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Chennai to Colombo.
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IndiGo Logo
01:05 - 02:30MAA-CMB
1h 25mdirect
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12:50 - 21:30CMB-MAA
8h 40m2 stops
£216IndiGo
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Sun, 1 Jun - Fri, 13 Jun
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19:05 - 20:55MAA-CMB
25h 50m2 stops
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03:30 - 04:50CMB-MAA
1h 20mdirect
£221IndiGo
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Mon, 19 May - Sun, 25 May
Air India Logo
19:50 - 15:00MAA-CMB
19h 10m1 stop
Air India Logo
19:15 - 20:35CMB-MAA
1h 20mdirect
£346Air India
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Wed, 21 May - Wed, 28 May
Air India Logo
19:50 - 15:00MAA-CMB
19h 10m1 stop
Air India Logo
09:40 - 19:05CMB-MAA
9h 25m1 stop
£512Air India
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Wed, 21 May - Wed, 28 May
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01:05 - 02:30MAA-CMB
1h 25mdirect
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00:40 - 10:35CMB-MAA
9h 55m1 stop
Sun, 18 May - Sun, 25 May
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01:05 - 02:30MAA-CMB
1h 25mdirect
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00:40 - 10:35CMB-MAA
9h 55m1 stop
Mon, 16 Jun - Sun, 22 Jun
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01:10 - 23:55MAA-CMB
22h 45m1 stop
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00:55 - 00:01CMB-MAA
23h 06m1 stop
£2,076Thai Airways
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Sun, 18 May - Sun, 25 May
Thai Airways Logo
01:10 - 23:55MAA-CMB
22h 45m1 stop
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00:55 - 00:01CMB-MAA
23h 06m1 stop
£2,078Thai Airways
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Mon, 16 Jun - Sun, 22 Jun
Malaysia Airlines Logo
11:45 - 22:55MAA-CMB
11h 10m1 stop
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00:05 - 10:45CMB-MAA
10h 40m1 stop
£2,313Malaysia Airlines
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Sun, 4 May - Sat, 17 May
Malaysia Airlines Logo
11:45 - 22:55MAA-CMB
11h 10m1 stop
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00:05 - 22:50CMB-MAA
22h 45m1 stop
£2,317Malaysia Airlines
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Sat, 3 May - Mon, 5 May

Expert advice for your flight from Chennai to Colombo

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines offers lie-flat seats in business class, enhancing comfort on regional flights.


Consider bidding for an upgrade on SriLankan; even low bids may succeed due to less full flights.

Air India

Air India offers complimentary meals in economy, with vegetarian options available without pre-ordering.


Use Air India's Upgrade+ bidding system for potential discounted upgrades to business class.

IndiGo

IndiGo's 6E Prime bundle includes seat selection, checked luggage, snacks, and priority boarding, saving costs.


Pre-purchase food on IndiGo for better rates and avoid limited onboard availability.

Read more about IndiGoby Robert Schrader
Airports
MAA

Ensure your boarding pass shows a 'sequence number' for security and boarding at MAA. Airline apps usually display this, unlike some mobile passes.

Read more about MAAby Gabriel Leigh
CMB

For a smooth arrival at CMB, consider using a bank-operated ATM for better exchange rates instead of airport currency booths.

Read more about CMBby Ramsey Qubein
Our travel experts
Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on SriLankan Airlines, Air India and CMB

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveller and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg, among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on IndiGo

Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site, Leave Your Daily Hell, in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on MAA

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chennai to Colombo flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chennai to Colombo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chennai to Colombo?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Colombo on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from Chennai to Colombo. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is April, where tickets cost £119 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £143 and £129 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of £393, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Chennai to Colombo

Low season

June

High season

December

Cheapest flight

£216
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (14% more expensive on average)
Flight from Chennai to Colombo

When to book flights from Chennai to Colombo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chennai to Colombo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Chennai to Colombo flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport was £2,287 for a one-way ticket and £288 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chennai to Colombo?

    When flying out of Chennai you will be using Chennai. You will be landing at Colombo, also known as Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chennai to Colombo?

    Scoot, Emirates, and flydubai offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chennai to Colombo flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chennai to Colombo?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chennai to Colombo flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chennai to Colombo?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Chennai and Colombo, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chennai to Colombo?

    There are direct flights from Chennai to Colombo on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chennai to Colombo, IndiGo or Air India?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chennai to Colombo are IndiGo and Air India. With an average price for the route of £124 and an overall rating of 6.8, IndiGo is the most popular choice. Air India is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £121 and an overall rating of 5.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chennai to Colombo?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chennai to Colombo.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chennai to Colombo?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Colombo from Chennai is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chennai to Colombo?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Colombo with an airline and back to Chennai with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chennai to Colombo?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Colombo from Chennai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Colombo to Chennai? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £59 or less one-way and £106 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Chennai to Colombo?

Find which airlines fly direct from Chennai Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Monday

Air India, Ethiopian Air, IndiGo, +2 more

Air India, Ethiopian Air, +3 more

Tuesday

Air India, IndiGo, Korean Air, +2 more

Air India, IndiGo, +3 more

Wednesday

Air India, Ethiopian Air, IndiGo, +2 more

Air India, Ethiopian Air, +3 more

Thursday

Air India, IndiGo, Singapore Airlines, +1 more

Air India, IndiGo, +2 more

Friday

Air India, Ethiopian Air, IndiGo, +3 more

Air India, Ethiopian Air, +4 more

Saturday

Air India, Ethiopian Air, IndiGo, +2 more

Air India, Ethiopian Air, +3 more

Sunday

Air India, IndiGo, Korean Air, +2 more

Air India, IndiGo, +3 more

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Direct returns

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Chennai

Monday

Air India, Ethiopian Air, IndiGo, +3 more

Air India, Ethiopian Air, +4 more

Tuesday

Air India, IndiGo, Singapore Airlines, +1 more

Air India, IndiGo, +2 more

Wednesday

Air India, Ethiopian Air, IndiGo, +3 more

Air India, Ethiopian Air, +4 more

Thursday

Air India, IndiGo, Singapore Airlines, +1 more

Air India, IndiGo, +2 more

Friday

Air India, Ethiopian Air, IndiGo, +2 more

Air India, Ethiopian Air, +3 more

Saturday

Air India, IndiGo, Korean Air, +2 more

Air India, IndiGo, +3 more

Sunday

Air India, Ethiopian Air, IndiGo, +2 more

Air India, Ethiopian Air, +3 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Chennai to Colombo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chennai to Colombo. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chennai to Colombo? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6.8
SriLankan AirlinesOverall score based on 73 reviews
6.3Entertainment
7.0Food
6.6Boarding
7.5Crew
6.7Comfort
Airline reviews

From the checking, ground handlimg was very poor.seems new personal on duty,people qho suppose to be teaching them didnt see around.new people may mislead passenger, as of flt info boards, not give proper info.even informatiin counter people dont get uptodate info.makin big ques, totally disaster.guests were not happy about it.even boarding to aircraft some BC class pax sent to aft staircase, some aft pasx sent to front door.poor ground handling.may need to improove.

4.0 Okaychinthaka S. Perera, Oct 2024INL - MLE
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From the checking, ground handlimg was very poor.seems new personal on duty,people qho suppose to be teaching them didnt see around.new people may mislead passenger, as of flt info boards, not give proper info.even informatiin counter people dont get uptodate info.makin big ques, totally disaster.guests were not happy about it.even boarding to aircraft some BC class pax sent to aft staircase, some aft pasx sent to front door.poor ground handling.may need to improove.

Nice crew.flight delay fromBKK for some ground prep issue I guess, crew serve well to guest, and respect to guest as well. As usual AC is old,and nt much comert in compare to other rehional airliners.other than that.all good

All good, on time, depart.only bad side was, airxraft is too old to be in business.hope ailine will manage somethinv somewhat.all good

Flight was on time.food is as usual good.Aircraft is old.old A320, seats aithout any display.crew serve well

Was good, comparatively. A330, with good crew set.on time depature. And crew try there best, to make thing efficient.

Spesific ,Crew and cabin manager, look after all pax on board despite being in a old A320 equipment.Got free seat upgrade as well,but old style seats, no much comfert on it.But food and the spesific crew, was amazing.maintain airlanka standerd.the cabin manager, who was so much keen,keen operate as per SOP.

Was got free upgrade, on old A320.aircraft is out dated kind of.bt service ,cabin manager, tried there best.and food was excelent.

When flying from Indian Sector, should be more prepared with Indian food

KAYAK Real time status update is not accurate.the flight inbound rejected and go around.and came back and land. Delay abt 30 min.still shows ontime.track ur self if u wana real time.and cabin crew s are nicer. Aircraft is jst ok.old airplane.and in midflight ,seems have some compressor issue.airconditioning was nt work properly either.I could litarary see guests were cheking if AC is working.bt on landing it start to gv cool.which probably some one intentionaly kept .which was so bad.even breathing was bit difficult.otjer than that.for me all ok.

This leg of the trip was smoother than compared to the initial trip. Sri Lankan Airlines still have much work to do to improve the overall travel experience.

Terrible experience at IST airport due to mismanagement by ground and wheelchair staff.

Some seats don’t recline. No USB port or power outlet, no inflight WIFI - not even for SMS/Messaging apps. Ontime performance was very good. They should have at least one crew member who speaks the local language, for flights like these.

Some seats don’t recline. No USB port or power outlet, no inflight WIFI - not even for SMS/Messaging apps. Ontime performance was very good.

Although we took the XL seats with more width, we found that you do not have a seat in front to stow your personal item, nor can you stretch your legs. This is not the best option for a comfortable seat. Boarding was timely but disorganized without any row based entry.

Not professional and didn’t know about double seat even when I paid for it and have a confirmation. Lack of comms between teams.

deboarding is very poor after landing it took around 45 minutes to come out.

My baggage bag got broken and only 3000 voucher was given for compensation

Crew members forgot to serve sandwiches after serving the coffee. Worst was the handling of bag. One of wheel was Broken making it useless. Though a complaint was registered and assured of compensation voucher equal to part cost of the new bag.

The seats are horrible and pathetic. The flight was delayed by over an hour as they did not have the crew

Please don’t send survey questions on Indigo flights. 90% of booking, check in, Boarding work is done by the passenger. So those questions are irrelevant

Why should I rate entertainment if I’ve not used? You don’t have NA - Not Applicable option.

my experience with kayak was terrible. Team kayak just left me with a booking and limbo and preffered not to contact me.. Instead when I contacted the team they said the booking is cancelled. Seriously 5 days after booking u were waiting of my call to inform me of the incompetence of the team. This will be taken up with higher authorities

only passenger seats are too much narrow. It’s not comfortable otherwise it’s good. Seats are very important because it’s main in Travel

Miss my flight from delhi to amritsar due to lock the luggage door of airplane.and there was no more flight even for next days and they not refund the fare. I took bus grom delhi.. bad experiance.

very run down aircraft. seat tilted. the mobile / magazine holder was broken. The entertainment screen was not working. The crew was good, polite and helpful

Boarding was through bus even though aerobridges were empty. Major mess

Food is good, staff is good... Wi-fi quality is poor, disembarkment after landing is atrocious.

Flight crew was lovely. Bathrooms should have been cleaner. The handsets in business class for watching the entertainment are horrible. Very difficult to figure out which buttons are for what. I managed to get the flight maps on my screen but it wasn't easy. Never got anything else up.

Uneventful trip. Good flight crew. Food could have been better and a bit more of it. Cabin cleanliness was ok.

Extremely bad experience compared to Vistara. No priority in check in, no priority for boarding. No upgrade. Seat selection is paid. Curtains were dirty. Demo bag was dirty. Warmth of the crew was missing.

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