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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 €111 and round-trip from €180. 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
      €180 €259
      31% off
      31% off
      €259 €180
    • 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
      €180 €259
      31% off
      31% off
      €259 €180
    • CMB 18:35
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 19:55
      Colombo - Chennai | Fri, Nov 6 | SriLankan Airlines
      MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Nov 11 | SriLankan Airlines
      €182 €259
      30% off
      30% off
      €259 €182
    • CMB 07:25
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 08:45
      Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Dec 3 | SriLankan Airlines
      MAA 16:00
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:20
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Dec 8 | SriLankan Airlines
      €182
      30% off
      €259 €182
    • CMB 07:25
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 08:45
      Colombo - Chennai | Fri, Nov 20 | SriLankan Airlines
      MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Nov 25 | SriLankan Airlines
      €182
      30% off
      €259 €182
    • CMB 07:25
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 08:45
      Colombo - Chennai | Tue, Dec 1 | SriLankan Airlines
      MAA 15:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Dec 3 | SriLankan Airlines
      €184
      28% off
      €259 €184
    • CMB 07:25
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 08:45
      Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Nov 28 | SriLankan Airlines
      MAA 15:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Dec 4 | SriLankan Airlines
      €184
      28% off
      €259 €184
    • CMB 13:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 15:00
      Colombo - Chennai | Tue, Nov 17 | SriLankan Airlines
      MAA 16:00
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:20
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Nov 24 | SriLankan Airlines
      €185
      28% off
      €259 €185
    • CMB 13:30
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 14:50
      Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Nov 19 | SriLankan Airlines
      MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Nov 21 | SriLankan Airlines
      €185
      28% off
      €259 €185
    • CMB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MAA 14:00
      Colombo - Chennai | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
      MAA 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      CMB 16:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Nov 5 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      CMB 12:30
      1h 25m
      Direct
      MAA 13:55
      Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Nov 5 | IndiGo
      €111 €227
      51% off
      51% off
      €227 €111
    • CMB 17:15
      1h 25m
      Direct
      MAA 18:40
      Colombo - Chennai | Mon, Nov 2 | IndiGo
      €114 €227
      50% off
      50% off
      €227 €114
    • CMB 09:10
      1h 30m
      Direct
      MAA 10:40
      Colombo - Chennai | Wed, Nov 4 | IndiGo
      €115 €227
      49% off
      49% off
      €227 €115
    • CMB 12:30
      1h 25m
      Direct
      MAA 13:55
      Colombo - Chennai | Tue, Nov 3 | IndiGo
      €115
      49% off
      €227 €115
    • CMB 03:00
      1h 25m
      Direct
      MAA 04:25
      Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Dec 10 | IndiGo
      €117
      19% off
      €145 €117
    • CMB 09:10
      1h 30m
      Direct
      MAA 10:40
      Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Nov 8 | IndiGo
      €117
      48% off
      €227 €117
    • CMB 07:55
      1h 10m
      Direct
      MAA 09:05
      Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Dec 3 | FitsAir
      €118
      48% off
      €227 €118
    • CMB 07:55
      1h 10m
      Direct
      MAA 09:05
      Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Dec 12 | FitsAir
      €118
      48% off
      €227 €118
    • CMB 07:55
      1h 10m
      Direct
      MAA 09:05
      Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Jan 2 | FitsAir
      €119
      48% off
      €227 €119
    • CMB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MAA 14:00
      Colombo - Chennai | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CMB 12:30
      1h 25m
      Direct
      MAA 13:55
      Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Nov 5 | IndiGo
      €111 €227
      51% off
      51% off
      €227 €111
    • CMB 17:15
      1h 25m
      Direct
      MAA 18:40
      Colombo - Chennai | Mon, Nov 2 | IndiGo
      €114 €227
      50% off
      50% off
      €227 €114
    • CMB 09:10
      1h 30m
      Direct
      MAA 10:40
      Colombo - Chennai | Wed, Nov 4 | IndiGo
      €115 €227
      49% off
      49% off
      €227 €115
    • CMB 12:30
      1h 25m
      Direct
      MAA 13:55
      Colombo - Chennai | Tue, Nov 3 | IndiGo
      €115
      49% off
      €227 €115
    • CMB 03:00
      1h 25m
      Direct
      MAA 04:25
      Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Dec 10 | IndiGo
      €117
      19% off
      €145 €117
    • CMB 09:10
      1h 30m
      Direct
      MAA 10:40
      Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Nov 8 | IndiGo
      €117
      48% off
      €227 €117
    • CMB 07:55
      1h 10m
      Direct
      MAA 09:05
      Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Dec 3 | FitsAir
      €118
      48% off
      €227 €118
    • CMB 07:55
      1h 10m
      Direct
      MAA 09:05
      Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Dec 12 | FitsAir
      €118
      48% off
      €227 €118
    • CMB 07:55
      1h 10m
      Direct
      MAA 09:05
      Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Jan 2 | FitsAir
      €119
      48% off
      €227 €119
    • CMB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MAA 14:00
      Colombo - Chennai | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CMB 12:30
      1h 25m
      Direct
      MAA 13:55
      Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Nov 5 | IndiGo
      €111 €414
      73% off
      73% off
      €414 €111
    • CMB 17:15
      1h 25m
      Direct
      MAA 18:40
      Colombo - Chennai | Mon, Nov 2 | IndiGo
      €114 €414
      72% off
      72% off
      €414 €114
    • CMB 09:10
      1h 30m
      Direct
      MAA 10:40
      Colombo - Chennai | Wed, Nov 4 | IndiGo
      €115 €414
      72% off
      72% off
      €414 €115
    • CMB 12:30
      1h 25m
      Direct
      MAA 13:55
      Colombo - Chennai | Tue, Nov 3 | IndiGo
      €115
      72% off
      €414 €115
    • CMB 09:10
      1h 30m
      Direct
      MAA 10:40
      Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Nov 8 | IndiGo
      €117
      72% off
      €414 €117
    • CMB 07:55
      1h 10m
      Direct
      MAA 09:05
      Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Dec 3 | FitsAir
      €118
      71% off
      €414 €118
    • CMB 07:55
      1h 10m
      Direct
      MAA 09:05
      Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Dec 12 | FitsAir
      €118
      71% off
      €414 €118
    • CMB 07:55
      1h 10m
      Direct
      MAA 09:05
      Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Jan 2 | FitsAir
      €119
      71% off
      €414 €119
    • CMB 07:25
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 08:45
      Colombo - Chennai | Tue, Nov 24 | SriLankan Airlines
      €134
      68% off
      €414 €134
    • CMB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MAA 14:00
      Colombo - Chennai | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CMB 12:30
      1h 25m
      Direct
      MAA 13:55
      Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Nov 5 | IndiGo
      €111 €235
      53% off
      53% off
      €235 €111
    • CMB 17:15
      1h 25m
      Direct
      MAA 18:40
      Colombo - Chennai | Mon, Nov 2 | IndiGo
      €114 €235
      51% off
      51% off
      €235 €114
    • CMB 09:10
      1h 30m
      Direct
      MAA 10:40
      Colombo - Chennai | Wed, Nov 4 | IndiGo
      €115 €235
      51% off
      51% off
      €235 €115
    • CMB 12:30
      1h 25m
      Direct
      MAA 13:55
      Colombo - Chennai | Tue, Nov 3 | IndiGo
      €115
      51% off
      €235 €115
    • CMB 09:10
      1h 30m
      Direct
      MAA 10:40
      Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Nov 8 | IndiGo
      €117
      50% off
      €235 €117
    • CMB 09:10
      1h 30m
      Direct
      MAA 10:40
      Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Nov 7 | IndiGo
      €121
      49% off
      €235 €121
    • CMB 18:35
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 19:55
      Colombo - Chennai | Wed, Nov 4 | SriLankan Airlines
      €131
      44% off
      €235 €131
    • CMB 13:30
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 14:50
      Colombo - Chennai | Fri, Nov 6 | SriLankan Airlines
      €132
      44% off
      €235 €132
    • CMB 13:30
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 14:50
      Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Nov 8 | SriLankan Airlines
      €139
      41% off
      €235 €139
    • CMB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MAA 14:00
      Colombo - Chennai | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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    • CMB 07:55
      1h 10m
      Direct
      MAA 09:05
      Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Dec 3 | FitsAir
      €118 €227
      48% off
      48% off
      €227 €118
    • CMB 07:55
      1h 10m
      Direct
      MAA 09:05
      Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Dec 12 | FitsAir
      €118 €227
      48% off
      48% off
      €227 €118
    • CMB 07:55
      1h 10m
      Direct
      MAA 09:05
      Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Jan 2 | FitsAir
      €119 €227
      48% off
      48% off
      €227 €119
    • CMB 07:55
      1h 10m
      Direct
      MAA 09:05
      Colombo - Chennai | Tue, Jan 5 | FitsAir
      €171
      28% off
      €239 €171
    • CMB 07:55
      1h 10m
      Direct
      MAA 09:05
      Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Dec 10 | FitsAir
      €173
      28% off
      €239 €173
    • CMB 07:55
      1h 10m
      Direct
      MAA 09:05
      Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Nov 28 | FitsAir
      €202
      11% off
      €227 €202
    • CMB 07:55
      1h 10m
      Direct
      MAA 09:05
      Colombo - Chennai | Tue, Dec 1 | FitsAir
      €202
      15% off
      €239 €202
    • CMB 07:55
      1h 10m
      Direct
      MAA 09:05
      Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Jan 16 | FitsAir
      €203
      15% off
      €239 €203
    • CMB 07:55
      1h 10m
      Direct
      MAA 09:05
      Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Jan 14 | FitsAir
      €208
      13% off
      €239 €208
    • CMB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MAA 14:00
      Colombo - Chennai | Tue, Nov 3 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Colombo to Chennai are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

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 October, with an average price of €111. It is best to avoid August, when the average price can reach €156.

€156
€134
€111
€89
  • €111
    Oct
  • €115
    Nov
  • €118
    Dec
  • €127
    Jan
  • €131
    Feb
  • €130
    Mar
  • €130
    Apr
  • €138
    May
  • €122
    Jun
  • €134
    Jul
  • €156
    Aug
  • €131
    Sep

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, October is often the month to find the lowest fares from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Chennai Intl. Airport, with an average price of €173. August is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching €244.

€244
€209
€173
€138
  • €173
    Oct
  • €176
    Nov
  • €194
    Dec
  • €219
    Jan
  • €231
    Feb
  • €176
    Mar
  • €201
    Apr
  • €205
    May
  • €195
    Jun
  • €193
    Jul
  • €244
    Aug
  • €216
    Sep

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.

€136
€129
€122
€115
  • €130
    Mon
  • €122
    Tue
  • €131
    Wed
  • €129
    Thu
  • €126
    Fri
  • €133
    Sat
  • €136
    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 €117) among 6 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

IndiGo
From €117
SriLankan Airlines
From €123
Air India
From €200
FitsAir
From €202
Singapore Airlines
From €451
Etihad Airways
From €1,395

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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. UL123

    Bandaranaike Intl. Airport

    6:35 PM

    CMB

    1h 20m

    7:55 PM

    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. 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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  4. 6E1180

    Bandaranaike Intl. Airport

    12:30 PM

    CMB

    1h 25m

    1:55 PM

    MAA

    S M T W T F S
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  5. 6E1172

    Bandaranaike Intl. Airport

    3:45 AM

    CMB

    1h 20m

    5:05 AM

    MAA

    - - T W T F S
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  6. 6E1176

    Bandaranaike Intl. Airport

    5:15 PM

    CMB

    1h 25m

    6:40 PM

    MAA

    S M - W T F S
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  7. 6E1174

    Bandaranaike Intl. Airport

    9:10 AM

    CMB

    1h 30m

    10:40 AM

    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 €111
Cheapest return ticket price €180

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 7 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 03:00, 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 €211 in January, 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 €117, and round-trip fares start from €180. The current lowest fare is a IndiGo flight departing on Thu, Dec 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 4 minutes, and around 46 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 €203. 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 €117. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Chennai Intl. Airport operates around 46 weekly flights, mainly by IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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