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Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai from £124

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IndiGo Logo
17:15 - 18:40
CMB
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MAA
1h 25mdirect
IndiGo Logo
14:55 - 16:15
MAA
-
CMB
1h 20mdirect
£125IndiGo
Sat, 14 Feb - Thu, 5 Mar
SriLankan Airlines Logo
13:35 - 14:55
CMB
-
MAA
1h 20mdirect
SriLankan Airlines Logo
15:55 - 17:15
MAA
-
CMB
1h 20mdirect
£127SriLankan Airlines
Wed, 4 Mar - Fri, 6 Mar
SriLankan Airlines Logo
07:25 - 08:50
CMB
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MAA
1h 25mdirect
SriLankan Airlines Logo
21:15 - 22:40
MAA
-
CMB
1h 25mdirect
£134SriLankan Airlines
Sun, 12 Apr - Sat, 18 Apr
IndiGo Logo
17:15 - 18:40
CMB
-
MAA
1h 25mdirect
IndiGo Logo
07:10 - 19:55
MAA
-
CMB
12h 45m
1 stop
£162IndiGo
Sat, 14 Feb - Thu, 5 Mar
IndiGo Logo
20:55 - 07:50
CMB
-
MAA
10h 55m
1 stop
IndiGo Logo
19:40 - 21:05
MAA
-
CMB
1h 25mdirect
£177IndiGo
Wed, 4 Mar - Fri, 6 Mar
IndiGo Logo
15:00 - 22:45
CMB
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MAA
7h 45m
1 stop
IndiGo Logo
14:55 - 16:15
MAA
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CMB
1h 20mdirect
£183IndiGo
Sun, 12 Apr - Sat, 18 Apr
IndiGo Logo
13:45 - 18:50
CMB
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MAA
5h 05m
1 stop
IndiGo Logo
11:15 - 19:55
MAA
-
CMB
8h 40m
1 stop
£200IndiGo
Sat, 14 Feb - Thu, 5 Mar
IndiGo Logo
20:55 - 15:45
CMB
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MAA
18h 50m
1 stop
IndiGo Logo
21:30 - 13:40
MAA
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CMB
16h 10m
1 stop
£207IndiGo
Wed, 4 Mar - Fri, 6 Mar
IndiGo Logo
15:00 - 22:45
CMB
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MAA
7h 45m
1 stop
IndiGo Logo
06:05 - 14:00
MAA
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CMB
7h 55m
1 stop
£221IndiGo
Sun, 12 Apr - Sat, 18 Apr
Air India Logo
16:00 - 09:50
CMB
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MAA
17h 50m
2 stops
Air India Logo
21:40 - 07:00
MAA
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CMB
9h 20m
1 stop
£301Air India
Sun, 12 Apr - Sat, 18 Apr

Air India flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai

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Air India
31 Jan
CMB16:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
15h 15m
2 stops
MAA07:15Chennai
4 Feb
MAA11:40Chennai
27h 20m
1 stop
CMB15:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
£280
Air India
12 Apr
CMB16:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
17h 50m
2 stops
MAA09:50Chennai
18 Apr
MAA21:40Chennai
9h 20m
1 stop
CMB07:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
£301
Air India
2 Feb
CMB17:05Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
11h 50m
1 stop
MAA04:55Chennai
9 Feb
MAA18:00Chennai
13h 20m
2 stops
CMB07:20Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
£304

IndiGo flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai

Our best IndiGo deals on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai flight tickets
IndiGo
31 Jan
CMB12:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
1h 25m
MAA13:55Chennai
3 Feb
MAA00:40Chennai
1h 20m
CMB02:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
£133
IndiGo
31 Jan
CMB14:40Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
18h 15m
1 stop
MAA08:55Chennai
3 Feb
MAA00:40Chennai
1h 20m
CMB02:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
£155
IndiGo
12 Apr
CMB15:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
7h 45m
1 stop
MAA22:45Chennai
18 Apr
MAA14:55Chennai
1h 20m
CMB16:15Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
£183

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ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 14/2

17:15-18:40

Nonstop1h 25m

Chennai

Thu 5/3

14:55-16:15

Nonstop1h 20m

£124

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 4/3

13:35-14:55

Nonstop1h 20m

Chennai

Fri 6/3

15:55-17:15

Nonstop1h 20m

£127

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 12/4

07:25-08:50

Nonstop1h 25m

Chennai

Sat 18/4

21:15-22:40

Nonstop1h 25m

£134

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 14/2

17:15-18:40

Nonstop1h 25m

Chennai

Thu 5/3

07:10-19:55

1 stop12h 45m

£162

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 4/3

20:55-07:50

1 stop10h 55m

Chennai

Fri 6/3

19:40-21:05

Nonstop1h 25m

£177

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 12/4

15:00-22:45

1 stop7h 45m

Chennai

Sat 18/4

14:55-16:15

Nonstop1h 20m

£183

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 14/2

13:45-18:50

1 stop5h 05m

Chennai

Thu 5/3

11:15-19:55

1 stop8h 40m

£200

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 4/3

20:55-15:45

1 stop18h 50m

Chennai

Fri 6/3

21:30-13:40

1 stop16h 10m

£207

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 12/4

15:00-22:45

1 stop7h 45m

Chennai

Sat 18/4

06:05-14:00

1 stop7h 55m

£221

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 12/4

16:00-09:50

2 stops17h 50m

Chennai

Sat 18/4

21:40-07:00

1 stop9h 20m

£301

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai

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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 £100. 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 £100.

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 £107. 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 Thursday because tickets tend to average around £129. 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 £112 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 £127.

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 £115 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 £109 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Chennai flights?

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 January 2026, prices for Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai flights are approximately 7% 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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Best price found

£106

Fastest flight time

1h 20m

Direct flights

Mon

Airports in Chennai

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Chennai from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in the past 72 hours is £106. The best return flight deal from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £127.
The fastest flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai takes 1h 20m
Direct flights go from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai on Monday. Airline offering direct flights is IndiGo..
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.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai Airport?

    Prices for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai Airport?

    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 £93Free CancellationRating
5.5
2,976 reviews
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IndiGoPriceFrom £94Free CancellationRating
6.8
528 reviews
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SriLankan AirlinesPriceFrom £102Free CancellationRating
6.8
79 reviews
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  • IndiGo Flights From Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai

    Across 27 IndiGo flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai this week, the average price was £107, with the best IndiGo deals starting from £94 round-trip. 528 users have rated IndiGo on momondo, with an average score of 6.8/10.

  • SriLankan Airlines Flights From Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai

    The best SriLankan Airlines deal for Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai flight tickets found on momondo in the last 72 hours was £102, round-trip. It should be noted that an average SriLankan Airlines flight deal for this route in this time was higher, at £128 round-trip. SriLankan Airlines operates 5 flights out of Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport into Chennai in an average week, so prices vary by time and availability. 79 SriLankan Airlines reviews by users on momondo have scored the airline at 6.8/10.

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