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Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai from £102

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SriLankan Airlines Logo
07:20 - 08:40
CMB
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MAA
1h 20mdirect
SriLankan Airlines Logo
20:55 - 22:15
MAA
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CMB
1h 20mdirect
£130SriLankan Airlines
Fri, 30 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb
IndiGo Logo
03:00 - 04:30
CMB
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MAA
1h 30mdirect
IndiGo Logo
00:40 - 02:00
MAA
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CMB
1h 20mdirect
£159IndiGo
Sat, 27 Dec - Fri, 9 Jan
IndiGo Logo
03:00 - 04:30
CMB
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MAA
1h 30mdirect
IndiGo Logo
16:45 - 11:30
MAA
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CMB
18h 45m1 stop
£179IndiGo
Sat, 27 Dec - Sat, 10 Jan
IndiGo Logo
09:10 - 10:40
CMB
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MAA
1h 30mdirect
IndiGo Logo
00:40 - 02:00
MAA
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CMB
1h 20mdirect
£180IndiGo
Thu, 1 Jan - Sat, 10 Jan
IndiGo Logo
14:40 - 06:20
CMB
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MAA
15h 40m1 stop
IndiGo Logo
00:40 - 02:00
MAA
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CMB
1h 20mdirect
£183IndiGo
Fri, 30 Jan - Tue, 3 Feb
IndiGo Logo
03:00 - 04:30
CMB
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MAA
1h 30mdirect
IndiGo Logo
00:40 - 02:00
MAA
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CMB
1h 20mdirect
£188IndiGo
Wed, 31 Dec - Sat, 10 Jan
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03:00 - 04:30
CMB
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MAA
1h 30mdirect
IndiGo Logo
00:40 - 02:00
MAA
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CMB
1h 20mdirect
£194IndiGo
Thu, 1 Jan - Fri, 9 Jan
IndiGo Logo
03:00 - 04:30
CMB
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MAA
1h 30mdirect
IndiGo Logo
21:30 - 19:55
MAA
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CMB
22h 25m1 stop
£198IndiGo
Wed, 31 Dec - Sun, 11 Jan
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03:00 - 04:30
CMB
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MAA
1h 30mdirect
IndiGo Logo
19:05 - 19:55
MAA
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CMB
24h 50m1 stop
£204IndiGo
Wed, 31 Dec - Sun, 11 Jan
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09:10 - 10:40
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20:55 - 22:15
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£209Multiple Airlines
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IndiGo flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai

Our best IndiGo deals on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai flight tickets
IndiGo
25 Dec
CMB09:10Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
1h 30m
MAA10:40Chennai
9 Jan
MAA00:40Chennai
1h 20m
CMB02:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
£133
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IndiGo
25 Dec
CMB12:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
1h 25m
MAA13:55Chennai
10 Jan
MAA19:05Chennai
16h 25m
1 stop
CMB11:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
£154
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IndiGo
27 Dec
CMB03:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
1h 30m
MAA04:30Chennai
9 Jan
MAA00:40Chennai
1h 20m
CMB02:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
£159
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Singapore Airlines flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai

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Singapore Airlines
21 Jan
CMB00:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
21h 25m
1 stop
MAA22:10Chennai
26 Jan
MAA09:50Chennai
24h 55m
1 stop
CMB10:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
£638
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Singapore Airlines
26 Dec
CMB00:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
32h 00m
1 stop
MAA08:45Chennai
29 Dec
MAA09:50Chennai
13h 40m
1 stop
CMB23:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
£1,000
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Singapore Airlines
25 Dec
CMB00:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
21h 25m
1 stop
MAA22:10Chennai
30 Dec
MAA23:25Chennai
24h 05m
1 stop
CMB23:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
£1,391
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 279,928 searches. Data last updated 16 December 2025.
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Price

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 30/1

07:20-08:40

Nonstop1h 20m

Chennai

Wed 4/2

20:55-22:15

Nonstop1h 20m

£130

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 27/12

03:00-04:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Chennai

Fri 9/1

00:40-02:00

Nonstop1h 20m

£159

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 27/12

03:00-04:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Chennai

Sat 10/1

16:45-11:30

1 stop18h 45m

£179

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 1/1

09:10-10:40

Nonstop1h 30m

Chennai

Sat 10/1

00:40-02:00

Nonstop1h 20m

£180

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 30/1

14:40-06:20

1 stop15h 40m

Chennai

Tue 3/2

00:40-02:00

Nonstop1h 20m

£183

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

03:00-04:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Chennai

Sat 10/1

00:40-02:00

Nonstop1h 20m

£188

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 1/1

03:00-04:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Chennai

Fri 9/1

00:40-02:00

Nonstop1h 20m

£194

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

03:00-04:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Chennai

Sun 11/1

21:30-19:55

1 stop22h 25m

£198

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

03:00-04:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Chennai

Sun 11/1

19:05-19:55

1 stop24h 50m

£204

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 1/1

09:10-10:40

Nonstop1h 30m

Chennai

Sun 11/1

20:55-22:15

Nonstop1h 20m

£209

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

The month of June is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chennai from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, with most prices found around £102. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of June, then book flights to Chennai from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport during July instead. Flights to Chennai in July, while not as cheap as those in June, still average around £102.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chennai?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chennai is on a Friday when prices can be found for as low as £109. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Wednesday because tickets tend to average around £130. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Chennai.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chennai?

Flying to Chennai from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in the afternoon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as £116 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Chennai is in the morning when prices are around £128.

What is the cheapest Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Chennai flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Chennai?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chennai from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chennai for around £117 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chennai from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for as low as £111 on momondo.

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There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Chennai flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2025, prices for Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai flights are approximately 9% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai

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Cheap Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai (CMB to MAA) flight deals and tips

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Best price found

£124

Fastest flight time

1h 20m

Direct flights

Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun

Airports in Chennai

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Chennai from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in the past 72 hours is £124. The best return flight deal from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £119.
The fastest flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai takes 1h 20m
Direct flights go from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..
There is 1 airport in Chennai. From Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport there are direct flights to Chennai (MAA).
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  • How far is Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Chennai by plane?

    There are 408.7 mi between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl and Chennai. 1h 20m is a normal flight duration for this route.

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    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chennai Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Chennai Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Chennai Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Best airlines flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai

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Air IndiaPriceFrom £96Free CancellationRating
5.5
2,951 reviews
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IndiGoPriceFrom £96Free CancellationRating
6.8
508 reviews
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SriLankan AirlinesPriceFrom £106Free CancellationRating
6.9
76 reviews
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FitsAirPriceFrom £110Free CancellationRating
0.0
0 reviews
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  • SriLankan Airlines Flights From Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai

    Across 19 SriLankan Airlines flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai this week, the average price was £131, with the best SriLankan Airlines deals starting from £106 round-trip. 76 users have rated SriLankan Airlines on momondo, with an average score of 6.9/10.

  • IndiGo Flights From Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai

    The best IndiGo deal for Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai flight tickets found on momondo in the last 72 hours was £96, round-trip. It should be noted that an average IndiGo flight deal for this route in this time was higher, at £109 round-trip. IndiGo operates 27 flights out of Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport into Chennai in an average week, so prices vary by time and availability. 508 IndiGo reviews by users on momondo have scored the airline at 6.8/10.

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