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Chennai Intl. Airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Chennai Intl. Airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from €91 and round-trip from €186. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      MAA 09:50
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 11:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Nov 1 | SriLankan Airlines
      CMB 07:25
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 08:45
      Colombo - Chennai | Tue, Nov 3 | SriLankan Airlines
      €186 €220
      15% off
      15% off
      €220 €186
    • MAA 09:50
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 11:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Dec 6 | SriLankan Airlines
      CMB 07:25
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 08:45
      Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Dec 13 | SriLankan Airlines
      €187 €220
      15% off
      15% off
      €220 €187
    • MAA 16:00
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:20
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Nov 24 | SriLankan Airlines
      CMB 13:30
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 14:50
      Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Nov 26 | SriLankan Airlines
      €187 €220
      15% off
      15% off
      €220 €187
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Nov 4 | SriLankan Airlines
      CMB 13:30
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 14:50
      Colombo - Chennai | Fri, Nov 6 | SriLankan Airlines
      €188
      15% off
      €220 €188
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Nov 21 | SriLankan Airlines
      CMB 07:25
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 08:45
      Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Nov 28 | SriLankan Airlines
      €196
      11% off
      €220 €196
    • MAA 16:00
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:20
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Nov 28 | SriLankan Airlines
      CMB 07:25
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 08:45
      Colombo - Chennai | Wed, Dec 2 | SriLankan Airlines
      €197
      10% off
      €220 €197
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Nov 16 | SriLankan Airlines
      CMB 07:25
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 08:45
      Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Nov 22 | SriLankan Airlines
      €198
      10% off
      €220 €198
    • MAA 09:50
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 11:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Nov 15 | SriLankan Airlines
      CMB 07:25
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 08:45
      Colombo - Chennai | Fri, Nov 20 | SriLankan Airlines
      €198
      10% off
      €220 €198
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Dec 12 | SriLankan Airlines
      CMB 07:25
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 08:45
      Colombo - Chennai | Tue, Dec 15 | SriLankan Airlines
      €198
      10% off
      €220 €198
    • MAA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Nov 2 | Normal Airline
      CMB 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      MAA 16:00
      Colombo - Chennai | Wed, Nov 4 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      MAA 10:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 11:30
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Nov 2 | IndiGo
      €91 €118
      23% off
      23% off
      €118 €91
    • MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Dec 2 | IndiGo
      €100 €118
      15% off
      15% off
      €118 €100
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Jan 3 | SriLankan Airlines
      €102 €163
      37% off
      37% off
      €163 €102
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Nov 27 | SriLankan Airlines
      €103
      13% off
      €118 €103
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Dec 3 | IndiGo
      €104
      12% off
      €118 €104
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Nov 27 | IndiGo
      €104
      12% off
      €118 €104
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Nov 14 | IndiGo
      €104
      12% off
      €118 €104
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Nov 9 | IndiGo
      €104
      12% off
      €118 €104
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Nov 12 | IndiGo
      €105
      11% off
      €118 €105
    • MAA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Nov 2 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MAA 10:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 11:30
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Nov 2 | IndiGo
      €91 €118
      23% off
      23% off
      €118 €91
    • MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Dec 2 | IndiGo
      €100 €118
      15% off
      15% off
      €118 €100
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Jan 3 | SriLankan Airlines
      €102 €163
      37% off
      37% off
      €163 €102
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Nov 27 | SriLankan Airlines
      €103
      13% off
      €118 €103
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Dec 3 | IndiGo
      €104
      12% off
      €118 €104
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Nov 27 | IndiGo
      €104
      12% off
      €118 €104
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Nov 14 | IndiGo
      €104
      12% off
      €118 €104
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Nov 9 | IndiGo
      €104
      12% off
      €118 €104
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Nov 12 | IndiGo
      €105
      11% off
      €118 €105
    • MAA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Nov 2 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Jan 3 | SriLankan Airlines
      €102 €215
      53% off
      53% off
      €215 €102
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Dec 24 | IndiGo
      €108 €215
      50% off
      50% off
      €215 €108
    • MAA 10:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 11:30
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Dec 8 | IndiGo
      €110 €215
      49% off
      49% off
      €215 €110
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Nov 15 | IndiGo
      €111
      48% off
      €215 €111
    • MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Nov 21 | IndiGo
      €112
      48% off
      €215 €112
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Dec 18 | IndiGo
      €116
      46% off
      €215 €116
    • MAA 10:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 11:30
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Nov 4 | IndiGo
      €122
      43% off
      €215 €122
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Jan 6 | IndiGo
      €128
      40% off
      €215 €128
    • MAA 16:00
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:20
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Nov 14 | SriLankan Airlines
      €142
      34% off
      €215 €142
    • MAA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Nov 2 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Nov 3 | IndiGo
      €112 €277
      60% off
      60% off
      €277 €112
    • MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Nov 5 | IndiGo
      €112 €277
      60% off
      60% off
      €277 €112
    • MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Nov 2 | IndiGo
      €114 €277
      59% off
      59% off
      €277 €114
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Nov 7 | IndiGo
      €117
      57% off
      €277 €117
    • MAA 10:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 11:30
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Nov 4 | IndiGo
      €122
      56% off
      €277 €122
    • MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Nov 6 | IndiGo
      €129
      53% off
      €277 €129
    • MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Nov 1 | IndiGo
      €136
      51% off
      €277 €136
    • MAA 16:00
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:20
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Nov 7 | SriLankan Airlines
      €138
      50% off
      €277 €138
    • MAA 15:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Nov 5 | SriLankan Airlines
      €144
      48% off
      €277 €144
    • MAA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Nov 2 | Normal Airline
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    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Jan 6 | IndiGo
      €128 €163
      21% off
      21% off
      €163 €128
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Jan 13 | IndiGo
      €128 €224
      43% off
      43% off
      €224 €128
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Dec 4 | IndiGo
      €131 €224
      42% off
      42% off
      €224 €131
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Nov 25 | IndiGo
      €133
      41% off
      €224 €133
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Nov 11 | IndiGo
      €135
      40% off
      €224 €135
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Dec 10 | IndiGo
      €138
      38% off
      €224 €138
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Dec 14 | IndiGo
      €156
      30% off
      €224 €156
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Nov 29 | IndiGo
      €162
      28% off
      €224 €162
    • MAA 10:05
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 11:20
      Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Dec 10 | FitsAir
      €171
      24% off
      €224 €171
    • MAA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Nov 2 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Chennai to Colombo 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 Chennai Intl. Airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Chennai Intl. Airport to Bandaranaike 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 Chennai Intl. Airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport are usually in November, with an average price of €88. It is best to avoid August, when the average price can reach €133.

€133
€111
€88
€66
    Cheapest
  • €91
    Oct
  • €88
    Nov
  • €101
    Dec
  • €94
    Jan
  • €95
    Feb
  • €93
    Mar
  • €111
    Apr
  • €111
    May
  • €99
    Jun
  • €118
    Jul
  • €133
    Aug
  • €126
    Sep

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

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

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, November is often the month to find the lowest fares from Chennai Intl. Airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport, with an average price of €173. September is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching €213.

€213
€193
€173
€153
    Cheapest
  • €178
    Oct
  • €173
    Nov
  • €211
    Dec
  • €183
    Jan
  • €203
    Feb
  • €185
    Mar
  • €186
    Apr
  • €192
    May
  • €206
    Jun
  • €194
    Jul
  • €200
    Aug
  • €213
    Sep

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Chennai Intl. Airport to Bandaranaike 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 Chennai Intl. Airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport is Tuesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Wednesday as prices are typically highest on that day.

€111
€105
€98
€92
  • €102
    Mon
  • €98
    Tue
  • €111
    Wed
  • €104
    Thu
  • €109
    Fri
  • €110
    Sat
  • €108
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Chennai Intl. Airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport is IndiGo (from €91) among 8 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

IndiGo
From €91
SriLankan Airlines
From €103
Air India
From €152
Air India Express
From €163
FitsAir
From €173
Thai Airways
From €418
Malaysia Airlines
From €643
Etihad Airways
From €2,367

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

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

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. 6E1173

    Chennai Intl. Airport

    8:55 PM

    MAA

    1h 15m

    10:10 PM

    CMB

    S M T W T F S
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  2. 6E1175

    Chennai Intl. Airport

    10:10 AM

    MAA

    1h 20m

    11:30 AM

    CMB

    S M T W T F S
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  3. UL128

    Chennai Intl. Airport

    4:00 PM

    MAA

    1h 20m

    5:20 PM

    CMB

    S M T W T F S
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  4. UL124

    Chennai Intl. Airport

    8:55 PM

    MAA

    1h 20m

    10:15 PM

    CMB

    S M T W T F S
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  5. 6E1171

    Chennai Intl. Airport

    12:40 AM

    MAA

    1h 20m

    2:00 AM

    CMB

    - - T W T F S
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  6. 6E1179

    Chennai Intl. Airport

    2:55 PM

    MAA

    1h 20m

    4:15 PM

    CMB

    S M - W T F S
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  7. UL122

    Chennai Intl. Airport

    9:50 AM

    MAA

    1h 20m

    11:10 AM

    CMB

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

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

Flight distance 647.28 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price €91
Cheapest return ticket price €186

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

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

    Chennai Intl. Airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport takes about 1 hour 4 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 7 daily flights from Chennai Intl. Airport (MAA) to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB).
  • The earliest flight from Chennai Intl. Airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport departs at 00:40, and the last departs at 21:15, 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 Chennai Intl. Airport (MAA) to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around €138 in December, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Chennai Intl. Airport (MAA) at 09:45 and arrives in Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) at 11:05.
  • The latest flight departs from Chennai Intl. Airport (MAA) at 21:15 and arrives in Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) at 22:40.
    • The distance from Bandaranaike International Airport to downtown is about 29 km. It takes about 40 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) is Katugastota Airport. The distance is around 85 km.
  • IndiGo is a very popular airline operating an average of 2896 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Chennai Intl. Airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport currently start from €91, and round-trip fares start from €186. The current lowest fare is a IndiGo flight departing on Mon, Nov 2; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines operate direct flights from Chennai Intl. Airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport, with an average flight time of 1 hour 2 minutes, and around 45 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 Chennai Intl. Airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport is €141. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Chennai Intl. Airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport, with one-way fares starting from €91. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Chennai Intl. Airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport operates around 45 weekly flights, mainly by IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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