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£135 Find Cheap Flights from Chennai to Colombo

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Cheapest return fare
£135
Typical prices: £108-£124
SriLankan Airlines
Sat 14/3Sat 21/3
MAA - CMB • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
£68
Typical prices: £52-£67
IndiGo
Thu 19/2
MAA - CMB • Direct
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Cheap Flights 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Chennai to Colombo

Sat, 14 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar
SriLankan Airlines Logo
09:45 - 11:05
MAA
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CMB
1h 20mdirect
SriLankan Airlines Logo
07:20 - 08:40
CMB
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MAA
1h 20mdirect
£135SriLankan Airlines
Thu, 19 Feb - Thu, 5 Mar
IndiGo Logo
19:40 - 21:05
MAA
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CMB
1h 25mdirect
IndiGo Logo
09:10 - 10:40
CMB
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MAA
1h 30mdirect
£136IndiGo
Mon, 20 Apr - Sat, 25 Apr
SriLankan Airlines Logo
09:55 - 11:20
MAA
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CMB
1h 25mdirect
SriLankan Airlines Logo
07:25 - 08:50
CMB
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MAA
1h 25mdirect
£137SriLankan Airlines
Wed, 18 Feb - Thu, 5 Mar
SriLankan Airlines Logo
20:55 - 22:15
MAA
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CMB
1h 20mdirect
SriLankan Airlines Logo
18:35 - 19:55
CMB
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MAA
1h 20mdirect
£141SriLankan Airlines
Thu, 19 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar
IndiGo Logo
21:30 - 19:55
MAA
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CMB
22h 25m
1 stop
IndiGo Logo
03:00 - 04:30
CMB
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MAA
1h 30mdirect
£152IndiGo
Wed, 18 Feb - Thu, 5 Mar
IndiGo Logo
11:15 - 19:55
MAA
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CMB
8h 40m
1 stop
IndiGo Logo
09:10 - 10:40
CMB
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MAA
1h 30mdirect
£157IndiGo
Mon, 20 Apr - Sat, 25 Apr
IndiGo Logo
14:55 - 16:15
MAA
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CMB
1h 20mdirect
IndiGo Logo
11:30 - 21:05
CMB
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MAA
9h 35m
1 stop
£167IndiGo
Sat, 14 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar
IndiGo Logo
07:10 - 19:55
MAA
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CMB
12h 45m
1 stop
IndiGo Logo
03:00 - 04:30
CMB
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MAA
1h 30mdirect
£171IndiGo
Thu, 19 Feb - Thu, 5 Mar
IndiGo Logo
21:30 - 19:55
MAA
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CMB
22h 25m
1 stop
IndiGo Logo
14:40 - 08:55
CMB
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MAA
18h 15m
1 stop
£189IndiGo
Wed, 18 Feb - Thu, 5 Mar
IndiGo Logo
11:15 - 19:55
MAA
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CMB
8h 40m
1 stop
IndiGo Logo
14:40 - 08:00
CMB
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MAA
17h 20m
1 stop
£192IndiGo
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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.

How much is a return flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport departing in March.

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, Wednesday is the most expensive day to fly from Chennai to Colombo. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Thursdays 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 June, where tickets cost £104 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £141 and £134 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.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £106 on average.

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, which saves you about 12% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Chennai to Colombo

 
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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Chennai to Colombo

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight£68
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
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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.
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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 £68 for a one-way ticket and £135 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, and Air Canada offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chennai to Colombo flight route.

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

    The Airbus A320neo 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, 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, SriLankan Airlines or IndiGo?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chennai to Colombo are SriLankan Airlines and IndiGo. With an average price for the route of £128 and an overall rating of 6.8, SriLankan Airlines is the most popular choice. IndiGo is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £119 and an overall rating of 6.8.

  • 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.

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 £66 or less one-way and £133 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Chennai to Colombo?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.
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

IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines

IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines

Tuesday

IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines

IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines

Wednesday

IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines

IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines

Thursday

IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines

IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines

Friday

IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines

IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines

Saturday

IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines

IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines

Sunday

IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines

IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines

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Direct returns

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Chennai

Monday

IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines

IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines

Tuesday

IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines

IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines

Wednesday

IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines

IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines

Thursday

IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines

IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines

Friday

IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines

IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines

Saturday

IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines

IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines

Sunday

IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines

IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying 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 79 reviews
6.7Comfort
7.0Food
6.2Entertainment
7.5Crew
6.7Boarding
Airline reviews

Very poor. The flight was delayed for over an hour. Also, our baggage, including that of many passengers, approimately 180 bags did not arrive, and we are yet to receive it.

2.0 MediocreFarzuhan, Jan 2026
CMB - RUH
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Very poor. The flight was delayed for over an hour. Also, our baggage, including that of many passengers, approimately 180 bags did not arrive, and we are yet to receive it.

Poor, They have damaged my luggage and I have filed a claim at Colombo airport. They promised I will be in touch by the team within next 2 days but there is no One contacted me at all after 1 week. I then follow up again and received an email acknowledging my claim and claimed that they will reply in 12 days on investigation. Again, no response at all after that… Very disappointing…

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

Flight was delayed 110 mins.. Crew on Ground or in Air had no regrets.. No apologies... Very poor boarding process... Awful food and beverage choice.

Flight was delayed and due to this we almost miss the connection flight

The flight was delayed by 3 hours, causing me to miss my connecting international flight. I then had to wait in the airport 18 hours for the next flight. The reason for the delay was a computer issue, not something outside of their control like weather. To add insult to injury, instead of trying to expedite the flight to make up for lost time, they ran a carry-on baggage check to verify every bag onboard belonged to someone on the plane, which took another 20 minutes.

झूठा है इंडिगो फ्लाइट में मील दिया नहीं जब शिकायत किया तो बोला आपको मिल चुका है

It took a lot of time to declare that the flight gonna be cancelled ☹️ very disappointed.

They denied my meal which was included in ticket and also damaged my bag completely and broke the wheel and still not accepting their fault

As budget airline everything was good. Except that - boarding process can be more organised. Then if entertainment systems are not operational. Its better to keep them switch off.

Flight cancelled after 4+ hour delay. Indigo created a nightmare scenario and showed the most callus attitude towards the passengers I will refer to them was IndiNoGo!

Very nice and pleasant. Boarding was quick and the crew were responsive

Foreign nationals are not permitted to check in online in advance. We can only check in at the airport, so choice of seat was limited. I was stuck in a very uncomfortable location. I would expect a meal included in a flight of this duration. The food options to buy are very basic. IngiGo are a very good domestic carrier, but if they are serious about operating more international, longer haul flights, they need to improve this service to match every other airline I know.

The flight was on time, the entire experience was very smooth. The Flight crew were incredibly professional and nice. Made us feel very comfortable

They rescheduled flight..no customer care to even reach or accommodate

Unnecessary delays & Gate changes, so much inconvenience after 15-16 hours flight

Old and filthy aircraft Boarding was free for all with no zones

Flight has no entertainment. Crew doesn't care atall. Horrible service and never going to take Air india and will spread their Horrible service.

Flight was delayed in phases from 84ppm to 2am. And at 2am it was cancelled. Only refund option provided and no stay was provided. Poor communication throughout and shameless behaviour from the airline with no regard for seniors citizens and those travelling with children.

Very bad experience luggage never made to destination no help form airlines staff aircraft was old crappy forts staff service bad airlines staff

The boarding experience was very organized and easy to follow. The flight was pleasant and the food provided was also very good. Both Delhi and Mumbai airport have metro connections which make getting around much easier.

Food, choice of menu and quantity were poor. Crew services were even poorer, not attending call bittons

Undisputed leader in sky for Indians. Very good crew right from ground to mid sky. Very sumptuous meals twice

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