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      Flight deals from Chennai to Colombo

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chennai Airport to Colombo? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from ₹ 19,920. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Colombo.₹ 8,842 per passenger.Departing Sat, 21 Nov.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Sat, 21 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 8,842, select.
      Colombo.₹ 11,088 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Sep.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Chennai on Wed, 29 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 11,088, select.
      Colombo.₹ 11,109 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Apr.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Mon, 19 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 11,109, select.
      Colombo.₹ 11,110 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 ₹ 11,110, select.
      Colombo.₹ 11,121 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 Oct.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Chennai on Fri, 15 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 11,121, select.
      Colombo.₹ 11,152 per passenger.Departing Sun, 3 Jan.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Chennai on Sun, 3 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 11,152, select.
      Colombo.₹ 11,233 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Dec.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 11,233, select.
      Colombo.₹ 11,233 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 11,233, select.
      Colombo.₹ 11,254 per passenger.Departing Sun, 2 May.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Chennai on Sun, 2 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 11,254, select.
      Colombo.₹ 11,286 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Jul.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Chennai on Mon, 19 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 11,286, select.
      Colombo.₹ 11,286 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Jun.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Chennai on Thu, 24 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 11,286, select.
      Colombo.₹ 11,303 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Aug.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Chennai on Fri, 13 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 11,303, select.
      How did we find these deals? The deals you see here are the lowest prices for flight tickets from Chennai to Colombo found in the last 4 days, and are subject to change and availability.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Colombo

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chennai to Colombo flights are currently cheapest in November.
      Nov
      from ₹ 8,842
      Dec
      from ₹ 11,233
      Jan
      from ₹ 11,152
      Feb
      from ₹ 11,233
      Mar
      from ₹ 11,110
      Apr
      from ₹ 11,109
      May
      from ₹ 11,254
      Jun
      from ₹ 11,286
      Jul
      from ₹ 11,286
      Aug
      from ₹ 11,303
      Sep
      from ₹ 11,088
      Oct
      from ₹ 11,121

      Direct flights from Chennai to Colombo

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      Alternative Chennai to Colombo routes

      Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Chennai to Colombo? You could fly into the following airports instead.

      Colombo Ratmalana

      13km from central Colombo
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      Colombo Bandaranayake

      27km from central Colombo
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      from ₹ 8,842
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      Chennai to Colombo: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found₹ 8,842
      Cheapest month to flyNovember
      Average flight time1 hr, 21 mins
      Most popular airlineIndiGo
      Average flights per week70

      Finding cheap flights from Chennai to Colombo: Frequently asked questions

      There are 2 airports in Colombo: Colombo Ratmalana and Colombo Bandaranayake.
      The best price we found for a return flight from Chennai to Colombo is ₹ 18,427. 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 21 minutes is the average flight time from Chennai to Colombo.
      IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines and Air India fly direct from Chennai to Colombo.
      As of November 2026, there are 72 flights per week flying from Chennai to Colombo.
      The cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Colombo is usually November.
      If you're flying from Chennai Airport, the cheapest airport near Colombo is Colombo Bandaranayake – which is 27.3 km away from the centre of Colombo. We've found flights into this airport from ₹ 18,427.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Chennai Airport to Colombo on Tuesday, 17 November 2026.
      Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 21 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 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.

      In November, the average temperature is usually around 27°C. May is typically the warmest month in Colombo, when it usually averages around 30°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is August, with temperatures averaging 26°C. The rainiest month is November.
      Currently, IndiGo offers the cheapest flight tickets to Colombo.

      How to compare and get the best flights from Chennai to Colombo?

      • The price table above shows the lowest 2-way flight prices from Chennai to Colombo for each month. Clicking on the price will take you to a calendar view to choose specific dates as per your itinerary.
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      What you need to know before flying from Chennai to Colombo?

      Airport information

      Departure

      Chennai Meenambakkam Airport (MAA)

      Meenambakkam, Chennai - 600027

      Arrival

      Colombo Bandaranaike Airport (CMB)

      Canada Friendship Rd, Katunayake 11450, Sri Lanka

      Ratmalana Airport (RML)

      Ratmalana, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

      Colombo Airports have direct flights from as many as 9-10 cities, and connecting flights from other Indian cities as well. See list here.

      Getting to Meenambakkam Airports

      • Chennai Meenambakkam International Airport has both domestic and international terminals and lies on the Grand Southern Trunk Road/NH 45, 20 km southwest of the city centre.
      • Travellers can book prepaid taxis or hire metered rickshaws and taxis to get to the airport.

      Travelling from Colombo airports

      • Ratmalana Airport is located 17 km south of Colombo’s city centre and Bandaranayke Airport lies 32 km north of it.
      • In order to get from the airports to the city, travellers can take buses, private cars and taxis. They can also rent cars. See here and here.

      Facilities at Chennai and Colombo airports

      • Chennai Meenambakkam airport has free Wi-Fi for 60 minutes, lounges, business centres, eateries, duty-free shops, forex and currency exchange services, ATMs, etc.
      • Colombo airports have spas, lounges, ATMs, banking services, forex and currency exchange facilities, duty-free shops, restaurants, cafés, etc.

      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 25min, via direct flights. Are you in for a long weekend or an extended trip in the country? Check out Colombo’s attractions and more.

      Weather in Colombo

      July to September and December to January see very few rains, good sunshine, average temperatures of 29 degrees Celsius and a dry season, making it great for outdoor activities that Sri Lanka is famous for.

      Exchange rate

      1 Indian Rupee (INR) equals 2.14 Sri Lankan Rupees (LKR). See more here.

      Cost of living in Colombo

      When it comes to food, the popular street dish Kottu Roti costs around LKR 200-350, a bottle of beer (0.7L approx.) costs LKR 240-400, and budget meals cost LKR 270-1,500 on an average. When it comes to transportation, a 3 km tuk-tuk ride (local rickshaw) costs LKR 150-200 while rides from Bandaranayke Airport to the city centre cost LKR 110 in a bus and 2,500-3,000 in a taxi.

      Mode of payments accepted in Colombo

      Colombo is still largely a cash based society, so travellers should exchange currency as and when needed in and around the city (avoid the low rates available at the airport). Credit cards are accepted at all 4/5 star hotels.

      Best places for your first meal in Colombo

      Local Sri Lankan delicacies include both vegetarian and non-vegetarian delights such as hoppers (string hoppers is a staple), dhal curry, Kottu roti, Sambol, Polos, Lamprais etc. The picturesque Fort Area overlooking the Laccadive Sea has some good places to eat, as do the districts - Colombo 06 and 07.

      Documents required to travel from Chennai to Colombo

      Passengers travelling from Chennai to Colombo must carry all the documents listed below

      • Valid Passport
      • Valid Visa
      • Return flight tickets (sometimes asked by the immigration depending on your visa type)

      Major airlines that operate from Chennai to Colombo

      Jet Airways flights to Colombo, Air India flights to Colombo, SriLankan Airlines flights to Colombo


      Plan the rest of your trip from Chennai to Colombo

      Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.