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Cheapest return fare
£154
Typical prices: £107-£143
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Cheapest direct flights
£154
Typical prices: £108-£152
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Sat 15/8Tue 25/8
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

Fri, 28 Aug - Fri, 4 Sep
IndiGo Logo
19:40 - 21:00
MAA
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CMB
1h 20mdirect
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09:45 - 11:05
CMB
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MAA
1h 20mdirect
£154IndiGo
Sat, 15 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug
IndiGo Logo
19:40 - 21:00
MAA
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CMB
1h 20mdirect
IndiGo Logo
17:15 - 18:35
CMB
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MAA
1h 20mdirect
£154IndiGo
Sat, 5 Sep - Thu, 10 Sep
SriLankan Airlines Logo
09:55 - 11:20
MAA
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CMB
1h 25mdirect
SriLankan Airlines Logo
18:45 - 20:10
CMB
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MAA
1h 25mdirect
£155SriLankan Airlines
Sat, 15 Aug - Sat, 22 Aug
IndiGo Logo
19:40 - 21:00
MAA
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CMB
1h 20mdirect
IndiGo Logo
09:45 - 11:05
CMB
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MAA
1h 20mdirect
£155IndiGo
Sat, 5 Sep - Wed, 9 Sep
SriLankan Airlines Logo
21:15 - 22:40
MAA
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CMB
1h 25mdirect
SriLankan Airlines Logo
07:25 - 08:50
CMB
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MAA
1h 25mdirect
£156SriLankan Airlines
Fri, 4 Sep - Sun, 6 Sep
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
£156SriLankan Airlines
Sat, 5 Sep - Thu, 10 Sep
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09:55 - 11:20
MAA
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CMB
1h 25mdirect
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11:30 - 16:50
CMB
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MAA
29h 20m
2 stops
£219Multiple Airlines
Wed, 9 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep
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21:15 - 22:40
MAA
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CMB
1h 25mdirect
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16:05 - 20:20
CMB
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MAA
28h 15m
3 stops
£219Multiple Airlines
Wed, 9 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep
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20:10 - 04:00
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CMB
7h 50m
1 stop
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16:05 - 22:35
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6h 30m
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£359Air India
Fri, 4 Sep - Fri, 4 Sep
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05:55 - 15:05
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9h 10m
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17:05 - 04:55
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£451Air India
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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 August.

Flight prices are above average for this route right now.

Flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Chennai usually cost between £108 and £152 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £154 on IndiGo (15 Aug–25 Aug).

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 Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Tuesday is the most expensive day to fly from Chennai to Colombo. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Wednesdays 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 September, where tickets cost £116 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £166 and £163 respectively.

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 9% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 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

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Most popular time to fly and prices are also 19% 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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport was £83 for a one-way ticket and £154 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, Singapore Airlines, 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 £158 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 £143 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 £94 or less one-way and £155 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 86 reviews
7.0Food
6.2Entertainment
6.8Comfort
7.6Crew
6.7Boarding
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Too many carryon bags with size of checking bags. Because of that space was not there to put carry on backpacks.

4.0 OkayAhmed, Jul 2026
KUL - CMB
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Too many carryon bags with size of checking bags. Because of that space was not there to put carry on backpacks.

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

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

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.

Very good crew, very efficient. Unfortunately not all items listed in duty free catalog were available.

Very professional and well managed. On time, great staff and comfortable.

Kayak company fake total I m not travel my payment reverse plzzz my credit card

Because of the bubble agreement b/w India and Srilanka, I was not allowed to board the flight to Columbo. My experience about airport representatives was good. They were through in their job and saved my family from getting stuck in Columbo (as I would not be able to fly to Doha because of bubble agreement). So by their prompt attention, such a catastrophe was avoided. For this reason, even without flying with them, I would rate them 7/10.

Paid for the seat 17D. I found that that seat has no lean back facilities

Flight was short but turbulent giving uneasy feeling :( ; although views were mesmerising ;)

Just fly from point a to b. rest holds zero stars. And with zero competition, what do you expcect

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.

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

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

Indigo attempts to make you pay for a seat during check in. I opted to not do this. The result - they allotted me and my minor son seats apart. In the interest of making maximum money, they seem to have lost common sense too. Similarly, even during the flight, the crew are busy trying to serve food to those who’ve already paid for it. By the time they’re done, it’s time to land and no one else is able to get anything. Sadly this seems to be what makes them profitable, customers just need to bear with it till a better airline comes along.

Try to Fly on time without keeping commercial passengers stranded

V difficult to book ticket through on line.finally I was not able to book maa to Ahmedabad ticket on last Thursday.it is abig struggle.

I was unable to check in online. It said PRN is not correct few times in spite of it being correct. I could not book my seat. I travelled from Mumbai to Chennai & Chennai to tiruchi. I raised my problem to staff in Mumbai and they were not helpful. They kept saying I needed to do it in Chennai. They said they can’t print my boarding pass since it started from Chennai. They could have helped me with online checking. Customer service is very poor and not helpful. They could have done a better job.

Crew was polite. Ground crew was prompt in informing about the flight delay. Boarding process was ok. There was no entertainment on the flight. Blankets were not available for an overnight flight. It was very cold & blanket was given upon request. Food was average. It would have been better to serve breakfast instead of a late night dinner as people like to sleep & serving breakfast before disembarking in the morning at Singapore would have been much appreciated. Seats were ok. Plane was old.

tray table was inclined by 30 degress so could not use it

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.

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

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.

It was far better than what others had led me to expect. I would fly with them again. Don't expect all features of the entertainment system to work.

Bags got damaged for multiple passengers, and they wouldn't even reimburse the depreciated price of the bag.

Communication was terrible. Flight was delayed for 4-5 hours in DC (on the front end, and also after we boarded, we had to get off - some issue with fueling the old plane correctly). There was little to no information on timing or what was happening. Once we reach Delhi airspace, apparently there was weather that caused us not to land - we were actually near the ground, saw the run way, and lifted back up to the sky after being sooo close. Then we circled for about 30 minutes, and they decided to go to Jaipur to land until the weather cleared and to refuel. Again, once we landed in Jaipur (wrong city), there was little to no information on timing or what was happening. Then we heard that the crew was reaching their 24 hours. We sat on the place, on the tarmac for another 3 HOURS, with no food and not enough water for everyone on the flight. Then, they kicked us off the plane with no plan, in the wrong city. We went thru customs, got our bags (thank goodness), and had to ask a bunch of staff what was happening and what to do. Eventually, their soltuion was to bus people back to Delhi (like 6 hours we were told) but not everyone would fit on the bus, and unknown timing on when it would leave. At this point it was 9PM (we were scheduled to arrive in Delhi at 11AM...). My husband and I decided to risk it and take a cab that we had to pay ourselves (about $200 US dollars) to get to Delhi (about 5 hour drive). We both had terrible trips back to the US as well - almost missed connecting flight, forced to pay for carry-on luggage (a small back pack!) and duty-free goods by the Air India staff last minute. Just terrible experience all around. Never again with AI! The ONLY good thing was the air hostesses were kind and patient - example: they made sure people with food allergies got their correct. However, the TV's in our entire row did not work so I'm glad we brought our own entertainment......

On time boarding, proper information, friendly and cordial approach of staff, particularly crew members and the most important timely available of checked in baggage after arrival.

Air India need a big change of in all departments.

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