Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai from £71

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Air India Logo
16:00 - 01:00CMB-MAA
9h 00m1 stop
Air India Logo
21:40 - 07:20MAA-CMB
9h 40m1 stop
£117Air India
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Thu, 29 Jan - Sat, 7 Feb
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07:20 - 08:40CMB-MAA
1h 20mdirect
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09:45 - 11:05MAA-CMB
1h 20mdirect
£132SriLankan Airlines
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Thu, 29 Jan - Sat, 7 Feb
IndiGo Logo
03:00 - 04:30CMB-MAA
1h 30mdirect
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00:40 - 02:00MAA-CMB
1h 20mdirect
£158IndiGo
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Fri, 12 Dec - Fri, 19 Dec
Air India Logo
17:05 - 04:55CMB-MAA
11h 50m1 stop
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21:40 - 07:20MAA-CMB
9h 40m1 stop
£160Air India
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Sat, 13 Dec - Sat, 20 Dec
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13:35 - 14:55CMB-MAA
1h 20mdirect
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09:45 - 11:05MAA-CMB
1h 20mdirect
£181SriLankan Airlines
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Thu, 26 Feb - Mon, 2 Mar
IndiGo Logo
03:00 - 04:30CMB-MAA
1h 30mdirect
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23:00 - 13:40MAA-CMB
14h 40m1 stop
£188IndiGo
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Fri, 12 Dec - Sat, 20 Dec
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00:45 - 22:10CMB-MAA
21h 25m1 stop
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09:50 - 23:30MAA-CMB
13h 40m1 stop
£470Singapore Airlines
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Sun, 1 Feb - Mon, 9 Feb
Singapore Airlines Logo
00:45 - 22:10CMB-MAA
21h 25m1 stop
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23:25 - 23:30MAA-CMB
24h 05m1 stop
£479Singapore Airlines
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Sun, 1 Feb - Tue, 10 Feb
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00:40 - 10:45CMB-MAA
10h 05m1 stop
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11:45 - 23:35MAA-CMB
11h 50m1 stop
£1,930Malaysia Airlines
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Sat, 3 Jan - Sat, 10 Jan
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00:40 - 10:45CMB-MAA
10h 05m1 stop
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00:20 - 23:35MAA-CMB
23h 15m1 stop
£1,934Malaysia Airlines
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Singapore Airlines flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai

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Singapore Airlines
1 Feb
CMB00:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
21h 25m
1 stop
MAA22:10Chennai
9 Feb
MAA09:50Chennai
13h 40m
1 stop
CMB23:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Singapore Airlines
1 Feb
CMB00:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
21h 25m
1 stop
MAA22:10Chennai
10 Feb
MAA23:25Chennai
24h 05m
1 stop
CMB23:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Singapore Airlines
7 Feb
CMB00:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
21h 25m
1 stop
MAA22:10Chennai
11 Feb
MAA23:25Chennai
11h 20m
1 stop
CMB10:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

IndiGo flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai

Our best IndiGo deals on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai flight tickets
IndiGo
3 Nov
CMB03:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
1h 30m
MAA04:30Chennai
11 Nov
MAA14:55Chennai
1h 20m
CMB16:15Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
IndiGo
31 Oct
CMB12:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
1h 25m
MAA13:55Chennai
1 Nov
MAA00:40Chennai
1h 20m
CMB02:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
IndiGo
31 Oct
CMB12:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
1h 25m
MAA13:55Chennai
2 Nov
MAA19:40Chennai
1h 25m
CMB21:05Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

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ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 29/1

16:00-01:00

1 stop9h 00m

Chennai

Sat 7/2

21:40-07:20

1 stop9h 40m

£117

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 29/1

07:20-08:40

Nonstop1h 20m

Chennai

Sat 7/2

09:45-11:05

Nonstop1h 20m

£132

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 12/12

03:00-04:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Chennai

Fri 19/12

00:40-02:00

Nonstop1h 20m

£158

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 13/12

17:05-04:55

1 stop11h 50m

Chennai

Sat 20/12

21:40-07:20

1 stop9h 40m

£160

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 26/2

13:35-14:55

Nonstop1h 20m

Chennai

Mon 2/3

09:45-11:05

Nonstop1h 20m

£181

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 12/12

03:00-04:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Chennai

Sat 20/12

23:00-13:40

1 stop14h 40m

£188

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 1/2

00:45-22:10

1 stop21h 25m

Chennai

Mon 9/2

09:50-23:30

1 stop13h 40m

£470

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 1/2

00:45-22:10

1 stop21h 25m

Chennai

Tue 10/2

23:25-23:30

1 stop24h 05m

£479

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 3/1

00:40-10:45

1 stop10h 05m

Chennai

Sat 10/1

11:45-23:35

1 stop11h 50m

£1,930

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 2/1

00:40-10:45

1 stop10h 05m

Chennai

Tue 13/1

00:20-23:35

1 stop23h 15m

£1,934

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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 £104. 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 £104.

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 £114. 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 £137. 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 evening when prices are around £146.

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.

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 October 2025, prices for Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai flights are approximately 12% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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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

£90

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 £90. The best return flight deal from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £109.
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 near Chennai: Chennai (MAA)
  • 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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IndiGoPriceFrom £98Free CancellationRating
6.9
489 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom £100Free CancellationRating
5.5
2,940 reviews
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FitsAirPriceFrom £102Free CancellationRating
0.0
0 reviews
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SriLankan AirlinesPriceFrom £108Free CancellationRating
6.9
76 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 £111, with the best IndiGo deals starting from £98 round-trip. 489 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 £108, round-trip. It should be noted that an average SriLankan Airlines flight deal for this route in this time was higher, at £133 round-trip. SriLankan Airlines operates 13 flights out of Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport into Chennai in an average week, so prices vary by time and availability. 76 SriLankan Airlines reviews by users on momondo have scored the airline at 6.9/10.

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