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Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai from £69

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03:30 - 04:50CMB-MAA
1h 20mdirect
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01:05 - 02:30MAA-CMB
1h 25mdirect
£108IndiGo
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Wed, 8 Oct - Thu, 9 Oct
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03:30 - 04:50CMB-MAA
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17:10 - 18:30MAA-CMB
1h 20mdirect
£109IndiGo
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Thu, 25 Sep - Sat, 27 Sep
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03:30 - 04:50CMB-MAA
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01:05 - 02:30MAA-CMB
1h 25mdirect
£114IndiGo
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03:30 - 04:50CMB-MAA
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01:05 - 02:30MAA-CMB
1h 25mdirect
£115IndiGo
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13:50 - 15:10CMB-MAA
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1h 25mdirect
£120IndiGo
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Thu, 16 Oct - Thu, 16 Oct
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13:35 - 14:55CMB-MAA
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20:55 - 22:15MAA-CMB
1h 20mdirect
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18:35 - 19:55CMB-MAA
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18:35 - 19:55CMB-MAA
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00:35 - 02:00MAA-CMB
1h 25mdirect
£151
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08:20 - 22:45CMB-MAA
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IndiGo flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai

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IndiGo
18 Sept
CMB19:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
1h 20m
MAA20:50Chennai
19 Sept
MAA01:05Chennai
1h 25m
CMB02:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
£98
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IndiGo
8 Oct
CMB03:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
1h 20m
MAA04:50Chennai
9 Oct
MAA01:05Chennai
1h 25m
CMB02:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
£108
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IndiGo
17 Sept
CMB03:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
1h 20m
MAA04:50Chennai
20 Sept
MAA17:10Chennai
1h 20m
CMB18:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
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Air India flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai

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Air India
18 Sept
CMB16:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
15h 35m
2 stops
MAA07:35Chennai
19 Sept
MAA00:55Chennai
1h 25m
CMB02:20Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
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Air India
26 Sept
CMB08:20Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
14h 25m
2 stops
MAA22:45Chennai
26 Sept
MAA00:55Chennai
1h 25m
CMB02:20Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
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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 15 September 2025.
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ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 8/10

03:30-04:50

Nonstop1h 20m

Chennai

Thu 9/10

01:05-02:30

Nonstop1h 25m

£108

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 25/9

03:30-04:50

Nonstop1h 20m

Chennai

Sat 27/9

17:10-18:30

Nonstop1h 20m

£109

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 25/9

03:30-04:50

Nonstop1h 20m

Chennai

Fri 26/9

01:05-02:30

Nonstop1h 25m

£114

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 15/10

03:30-04:50

Nonstop1h 20m

Chennai

Thu 16/10

01:05-02:30

Nonstop1h 25m

£115

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 16/10

13:50-15:10

Nonstop1h 20m

Chennai

Thu 16/10

01:05-02:30

Nonstop1h 25m

£120

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 28/10

13:35-14:55

Nonstop1h 20m

Chennai

Tue 4/11

20:55-22:15

Nonstop1h 20m

£129

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 28/11

18:35-19:55

Nonstop1h 20m

Chennai

Sat 29/11

15:55-17:15

Nonstop1h 20m

£130

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 30/12

18:35-19:55

Nonstop1h 20m

Chennai

Tue 6/1

00:35-02:00

Nonstop1h 25m

£151

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 28/10

18:35-19:55

Nonstop1h 20m

Chennai

Mon 3/11

00:35-02:00

Nonstop1h 25m

£153

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 26/9

08:20-22:45

2 stops14h 25m

Chennai

Fri 26/9

00:55-02:20

Nonstop1h 25m

£257

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Chennai?

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 £101. 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 £101.

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 £112. 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 £131. 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 £114 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Chennai is in the evening when prices are around £155.

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 £113 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 £108 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 September 2025, prices for Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai flights are approximately 12% 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

£86

Fastest flight time

1h 20m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Chennai

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Chennai from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in the past 72 hours is £86. The best return flight deal from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £102.
The fastest flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai takes 1h 20m
Direct flights go from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai every day.
There is 1 airport near Chennai: 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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    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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FitsAirPriceFrom £94Free CancellationRating
0.0
0 reviews
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IndiGoPriceFrom £96Free CancellationRating
6.9
484 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom £99Free CancellationRating
5.5
2,930 reviews
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SriLankan AirlinesPriceFrom £107Free CancellationRating
6.8
75 reviews
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  • IndiGo Flights From Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai

    Across 21 IndiGo flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai this week, the average price was £147, with the best IndiGo deals starting from £130 round-trip. 484 users have rated IndiGo on momondo, with an average score of 6.9/10.

  • 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 £145, round-trip. It should be noted that an average SriLankan Airlines flight deal for this route in this time was higher, at £177 round-trip. SriLankan Airlines operates 11 flights out of Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport into Chennai in an average week, so prices vary by time and availability. 75 SriLankan Airlines reviews by users on momondo have scored the airline at 6.8/10.

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