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      Flight deals from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranayake

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chennai Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from ₹ 18,795. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Colombo.₹ 9,207 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Dec.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 9,207, select.
      Colombo.₹ 9,745 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 9,745, select.
      Colombo.₹ 9,822 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Sep.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 9,822, select.
      Colombo.₹ 9,878 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Nov.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 9,878, select.
      Colombo.₹ 9,928 per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 Apr.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Chennai on Fri, 9 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 9,928, select.
      Colombo.₹ 9,928 per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 May.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Chennai on Thu, 6 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 9,928, select.
      Colombo.₹ 9,928 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Mar.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Chennai on Mon, 15 Mar, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 9,928, select.
      Colombo.₹ 9,928 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Feb.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Chennai on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 9,928, select.
      Colombo.₹ 9,966 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Aug.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Chennai on Wed, 4 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 9,966, select.
      Colombo.₹ 9,966 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Jul.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Chennai on Wed, 28 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 9,966, select.
      Colombo.₹ 9,989 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Jun.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Chennai on Fri, 4 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 9,989, select.
      Colombo.₹ 10,042 per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 Jan.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Chennai on Sat, 30 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 10,042, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranayake

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chennai to Colombo Bandaranayake flights are currently cheapest in December.
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      Oct
      from ₹ 9,745
      Nov
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      Dec
      from ₹ 9,207
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      from ₹ 10,042
      Feb
      from ₹ 9,928
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      Jun
      from ₹ 9,989
      Jul
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      Direct flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranayake

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      Chennai to Colombo Bandaranayake: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from Chennai to Colombo below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Colombo Bandaranayake.

      Colombo Ratmalana

      13km from central Colombo
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      Colombo Bandaranayake

      27km from central Colombo
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      Chennai to Colombo: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found₹ 9,207
      Cheapest month to flyDecember
      Average flight time1 hr, 22 mins
      Most popular airlineSriLankan Airlines
      Average flights per week73

      Finding cheap flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranayake: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranayake is ₹ 18,649. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      1 hour and 22 minutes is the average flight time from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranayake.
      SriLankan Airlines, IndiGo and Air India fly direct from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranayake.
      As of September 2026, there are 73 flights per week flying from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranayake.
      The cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranayake is usually November.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Chennai Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport on Wednesday, 25 November 2026.
      Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 22 minutes.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Colombo Bandaranayake but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Colombo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      Currently, IndiGo offers the cheapest flight tickets to Colombo Bandaranayake.

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      What you need to know before flying from Chennai to Colombo?

      Airport information from Chennai to Colombo

      Departure

      Chennai Meenambakkam Airport (MAA)

      Meenambakkam, Chennai - 600027

      Arrival

      Colombo Bandaranayke International Airport (CMB)

      Canada Friendship Rd, Katunayake – 11450, Sri Lanka

      Getting to Chennai airport

      • Meenambakkam airport is located 20 km southwest of the city centre on the GST Road. Visitors can either hire metered taxis or rickshaws or book prepaid taxis to get to the airport.
      • If visitors want to take the train, they need to travel to Tirusulam railway station which is connected to the airport by a subway.

      Travelling from Colombo airport

      • Colombo Bandaranaike airport is situated 32km north of the city centre. The easiest way for travellers to get to the city is to book taxis from the counters in the arrival lobby. If travellers want to rent cars to drive themselves, they can check out the details here.
      • Visitors can also take the luxury bus operating every 15 minutes between the airport and the city.

      Terminal Information

      • Meenambakkam airport has ATMs and forex services, duty-free shopping spaces, eateries, business centres and lounges and free Wi-Fi for an hour.
      • Colombo Bandaranayke airport has duty-free shopping spaces, restaurants and cafes, medical assistance services, forex and banking services, ATMs and even lounges and spas.

      Tips on how to make the best out of your flight journey from Chennai to Colombo

      The average flight time from Chennai to Colombo is 1h 30min. Travellers can read up about the ‘Pearl of the Indian Ocean’ Sri Lanka or enjoy the host of in-flight entertainment.

      Weather in Colombo

      Travellers should visit Colombo between July and September when the temperatures average around 29 degrees and the season is relatively dry.

      Exchange rate

      1 Indian Rupee (INR) equals 2.16 Sri Lankan Rupees (LKR). See more here.

      Cost of living in Colombo

      A taxi from the airport to the city costs INR 1,137-1,340 while a bus ticket for the same journey costs INR 50. A 3km traditional tuk-tuk ride costs approximately INR 70-95. An inexpensive meal costs anywhere in the range of INR 91-540 for breakfasts, lunches, and dinners.

      Mode of payments accepted in Colombo

      Travellers should carry cash for maximum purchases such as transportation, smaller purchases and food. ATMs are plentiful but travellers should be careful to withdraw money during daytime. All bigger establishments such as hotels accept all major credit and debit cards.

      Best places for your first meal in Colombo

      After a long haul, travellers should head to the picturesque fort area of Colombo where there are numerous restaurants serving a wide range of global and local Sri Lankan food.

      Information and data provided on this page is correct as of June 24th, 2016

       

       


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