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Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Chennai Intl. Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Chennai Intl. Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from €109 and round-trip from €177. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        CMB 13:30
        1h 20m
        Direct
        MAA 14:50
        Colombo - Chennai | Fri, Nov 13 | SriLankan Airlines
        MAA 20:55
        1h 20m
        Direct
        CMB 22:15
        Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Nov 13 | SriLankan Airlines
        €177 €299
        41% off
        41% off
        €299 €177
      • CMB 13:30
        1h 25m
        Direct
        MAA 14:55
        Colombo - Chennai | Mon, Oct 5 | SriLankan Airlines
        MAA 09:55
        1h 25m
        Direct
        CMB 11:20
        Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Oct 10 | SriLankan Airlines
        €177 €299
        41% off
        41% off
        €299 €177
      • CMB 13:30
        1h 25m
        Direct
        MAA 14:55
        Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Oct 22 | SriLankan Airlines
        MAA 09:50
        1h 20m
        Direct
        CMB 11:10
        Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Oct 29 | SriLankan Airlines
        €177 €299
        41% off
        41% off
        €299 €177
      • CMB 07:25
        1h 20m
        Direct
        MAA 08:45
        Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Nov 1 | SriLankan Airlines
        MAA 20:55
        1h 20m
        Direct
        CMB 22:15
        Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Nov 6 | SriLankan Airlines
        €177
        41% off
        €299 €177
      • CMB 07:25
        1h 20m
        Direct
        MAA 08:45
        Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Oct 31 | SriLankan Airlines
        MAA 09:50
        1h 20m
        Direct
        CMB 11:10
        Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Nov 6 | SriLankan Airlines
        €177
        41% off
        €299 €177
      • CMB 07:25
        1h 20m
        Direct
        MAA 08:45
        Colombo - Chennai | Wed, Nov 18 | SriLankan Airlines
        MAA 16:00
        1h 20m
        Direct
        CMB 17:20
        Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Nov 21 | SriLankan Airlines
        €177
        41% off
        €299 €177
      • CMB 07:25
        1h 25m
        Direct
        MAA 08:50
        Colombo - Chennai | Wed, Oct 14 | SriLankan Airlines
        MAA 09:55
        1h 25m
        Direct
        CMB 11:20
        Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Oct 20 | SriLankan Airlines
        €179
        40% off
        €299 €179
      • CMB 07:25
        1h 20m
        Direct
        MAA 08:45
        Colombo - Chennai | Fri, Oct 30 | SriLankan Airlines
        MAA 09:50
        1h 20m
        Direct
        CMB 11:10
        Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Nov 3 | SriLankan Airlines
        €179
        40% off
        €299 €179
      • CMB 07:25
        1h 20m
        Direct
        MAA 08:45
        Colombo - Chennai | Tue, Dec 1 | SriLankan Airlines
        MAA 16:00
        1h 20m
        Direct
        CMB 17:20
        Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Dec 8 | SriLankan Airlines
        €179
        40% off
        €299 €179
      • CMB 07:25
        1h 20m
        Direct
        MAA 08:45
        Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Nov 5 | SriLankan Airlines
        MAA 09:50
        1h 20m
        Direct
        CMB 11:10
        Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Nov 8 | SriLankan Airlines
        €179
        40% off
        €299 €179
      • CMB 18:45
        1h 25m
        Direct
        MAA 20:10
        Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Oct 10 | SriLankan Airlines
        MAA 16:00
        1h 25m
        Direct
        CMB 17:25
        Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Oct 13 | SriLankan Airlines
        €205
        31% off
        €299 €205
      • CMB 13:30
        1h 25m
        Direct
        MAA 14:55
        Colombo - Chennai | Wed, Oct 7 | SriLankan Airlines
        MAA 09:55
        1h 25m
        Direct
        CMB 11:20
        Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Oct 14 | SriLankan Airlines
        €209
        30% off
        €299 €209
      • CMB 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MAA 14:00
        Colombo - Chennai | Mon, Oct 5 | Normal Airline
        MAA 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        CMB 16:00
        Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Oct 7 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CMB 03:45
        1h 20m
        Direct
        MAA 05:05
        Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Oct 10 | IndiGo
        €109 €173
        37% off
        37% off
        €173 €109
      • CMB 03:45
        1h 20m
        Direct
        MAA 05:05
        Colombo - Chennai | Tue, Oct 13 | IndiGo
        €111 €173
        36% off
        36% off
        €173 €111
      • CMB 03:45
        1h 20m
        Direct
        MAA 05:05
        Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Oct 15 | IndiGo
        €113 €173
        35% off
        35% off
        €173 €113
      • CMB 03:45
        1h 20m
        Direct
        MAA 05:05
        Colombo - Chennai | Fri, Oct 9 | IndiGo
        €113
        35% off
        €173 €113
      • CMB 12:30
        1h 25m
        Direct
        MAA 13:55
        Colombo - Chennai | Fri, Oct 30 | IndiGo
        €113
        35% off
        €173 €113
      • CMB 03:45
        1h 20m
        Direct
        MAA 05:05
        Colombo - Chennai | Wed, Oct 21 | IndiGo
        €113
        35% off
        €173 €113
      • CMB 03:45
        1h 20m
        Direct
        MAA 05:05
        Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Oct 8 | IndiGo
        €116
        33% off
        €173 €116
      • CMB 03:00
        1h 25m
        Direct
        MAA 04:25
        Colombo - Chennai | Wed, Oct 28 | IndiGo
        €117
        32% off
        €173 €117
      • CMB 03:45
        1h 20m
        Direct
        MAA 05:05
        Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Oct 25 | IndiGo
        €118
        32% off
        €173 €118
      • CMB 12:30
        1h 15m
        Direct
        MAA 13:45
        Colombo - Chennai | Mon, Oct 12 | IndiGo
        €118
        32% off
        €173 €118
      • CMB 07:25
        1h 20m
        Direct
        MAA 08:45
        Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Oct 31 | SriLankan Airlines
        €120
        31% off
        €173 €120
      • CMB 07:25
        1h 25m
        Direct
        MAA 08:50
        Colombo - Chennai | Wed, Oct 21 | SriLankan Airlines
        €121
        30% off
        €173 €121
      • CMB 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MAA 14:00
        Colombo - Chennai | Mon, Oct 5 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Chennai Intl. Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months according to the latest Trip.com data.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Chennai Intl. Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Chennai Intl. Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Chennai Intl. Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Chennai Intl. Airport are usually in September, with an average price of €92. It is best to avoid August, when the average price can reach €154.

€154
€123
€92
€61
  • €92
    Sep
  • €115
    Oct
  • €113
    Nov
  • €116
    Dec
  • €125
    Jan
  • €128
    Feb
  • €128
    Mar
  • €128
    Apr
  • €136
    May
  • €120
    Jun
  • €132
    Jul
  • €154
    Aug

What is the cheapest month to fly return from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Chennai Intl. Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return fares from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Chennai Intl. Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, September is often the month to find the lowest fares from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Chennai Intl. Airport, with an average price of €131. August is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching €240.

€240
€186
€131
€77
  • €131
    Sep
  • €162
    Oct
  • €173
    Nov
  • €191
    Dec
  • €216
    Jan
  • €228
    Feb
  • €173
    Mar
  • €198
    Apr
  • €202
    May
  • €192
    Jun
  • €190
    Jul
  • €240
    Aug

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Chennai Intl. Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Chennai Intl. Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest departure day from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Chennai Intl. Airport is Tuesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Sunday as prices are typically highest on that day.

€133
€127
€121
€115
  • €127
    Mon
  • €121
    Tue
  • €128
    Wed
  • €126
    Thu
  • €124
    Fri
  • €128
    Sat
  • €133
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Chennai Intl. Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Chennai Intl. Airport is IndiGo (from €109) among 6 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

IndiGo
From €109
SriLankan Airlines
From €120
Air India
From €170
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
From €241
Etihad Airways
From €272
FitsAir
From €285

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What is the flight schedule from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Chennai Intl. Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Colombo to Chennai and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. 6E1172

    Bandaranaike Intl. Airport

    3:45 AM

    CMB

    1h 20m

    5:05 AM

    MAA

    S M T W T F S
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  2. UL121

    Bandaranaike Intl. Airport

    7:25 AM

    CMB

    1h 20m

    8:45 AM

    MAA

    S M T W T F S
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  3. UL123

    Bandaranaike Intl. Airport

    6:45 PM

    CMB

    1h 25m

    8:10 PM

    MAA

    S M T W T F S
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  4. 6E1174

    Bandaranaike Intl. Airport

    9:45 AM

    CMB

    1h 20m

    11:05 AM

    MAA

    S M T W T F S
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  5. 6E1180

    Bandaranaike Intl. Airport

    12:30 PM

    CMB

    1h 15m

    1:45 PM

    MAA

    S M T W T F S
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  6. 6E1176

    Bandaranaike Intl. Airport

    5:15 PM

    CMB

    1h 20m

    6:35 PM

    MAA

    S M - W T F S
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  7. UL127

    Bandaranaike Intl. Airport

    1:30 PM

    CMB

    1h 20m

    2:50 PM

    MAA

    S M T W T F S
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About Bandaranaike Intl. Airport and Chennai Intl. Airport

Learn about Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) and Chennai Intl. Airport (MAA) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 647.28 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price €109
Cheapest return ticket price €177

FAQs for Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Chennai Intl. Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Chennai Intl. Airport?

    Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Chennai Intl. Airport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 7 daily flights from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) to Chennai Intl. Airport (MAA).
  • The earliest flight from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Chennai Intl. Airport departs at 03:45, and the last departs at 18:45, with about 7 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) to Chennai Intl. Airport (MAA) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around €180 in December, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) at 07:20 and arrives in Chennai Intl. Airport (MAA) at 08:40.
  • The latest flight departs from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) at 18:35 and arrives in Chennai Intl. Airport (MAA) at 19:55.
    • The distance from Chennai International Airport to downtown is about 12 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to Chennai Intl. Airport (MAA) is Tirupati International Airport. The distance is around 98 km.
  • IndiGo is a very popular airline operating an average of 2329 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Chennai Intl. Airport currently start from €109, and round-trip fares start from €177. The current lowest fare is a IndiGo flight departing on Sat, Oct 10; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines operate direct flights from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Chennai Intl. Airport, with an average flight time of 1 hour 5 minutes, and around 47 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Chennai Intl. Airport is €235. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Chennai Intl. Airport, with one-way fares starting from €109. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Chennai Intl. Airport operates around 48 weekly flights, mainly by IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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