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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 NZD 180 and round-trip from NZD 371. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      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
      NZD 371 NZD 499
      26% off
      26% off
      NZD 499 NZD 371
    • 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
      NZD 371 NZD 499
      26% off
      26% off
      NZD 499 NZD 371
    • 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
      NZD 372 NZD 499
      25% off
      25% off
      NZD 499 NZD 372
    • MAA 09:50
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 11:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Nov 5 | SriLankan Airlines
      CMB 07:25
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 08:45
      Colombo - Chennai | Mon, Nov 9 | SriLankan Airlines
      NZD 382
      23% off
      NZD 499 NZD 382
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Nov 6 | SriLankan Airlines
      CMB 13:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 15:00
      Colombo - Chennai | Tue, Nov 10 | SriLankan Airlines
      NZD 382
      23% off
      NZD 499 NZD 382
    • 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
      NZD 389
      22% off
      NZD 499 NZD 389
    • 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
      NZD 392
      21% off
      NZD 499 NZD 392
    • 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
      NZD 393
      21% off
      NZD 499 NZD 393
    • 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
      NZD 393
      21% off
      NZD 499 NZD 393
    • MAA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Nov 4 | Normal Airline
      CMB 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      MAA 16:00
      Colombo - Chennai | Fri, Nov 6 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Dec 7 | IndiGo
      NZD 180 NZD 264
      32% off
      32% off
      NZD 264 NZD 180
    • Cheapest
      MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Dec 8 | IndiGo
      NZD 180 NZD 264
      32% off
      32% off
      NZD 264 NZD 180
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Dec 4 | IndiGo
      NZD 181 NZD 264
      31% off
      31% off
      NZD 264 NZD 181
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Nov 6 | IndiGo
      NZD 183
      31% off
      NZD 264 NZD 183
    • MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Dec 5 | IndiGo
      NZD 193
      27% off
      NZD 264 NZD 193
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Nov 25 | SriLankan Airlines
      NZD 198
      25% off
      NZD 264 NZD 198
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Dec 18 | IndiGo
      NZD 200
      45% off
      NZD 364 NZD 200
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Jan 3 | SriLankan Airlines
      NZD 203
      44% off
      NZD 364 NZD 203
    • MAA 09:50
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 11:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Dec 6 | SriLankan Airlines
      NZD 205
      22% off
      NZD 264 NZD 205
    • MAA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Nov 4 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Dec 7 | IndiGo
      NZD 180 NZD 264
      32% off
      32% off
      NZD 264 NZD 180
    • MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Dec 8 | IndiGo
      NZD 180 NZD 264
      32% off
      32% off
      NZD 264 NZD 180
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Dec 4 | IndiGo
      NZD 181 NZD 264
      31% off
      31% off
      NZD 264 NZD 181
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Nov 6 | IndiGo
      NZD 183
      31% off
      NZD 264 NZD 183
    • MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Dec 5 | IndiGo
      NZD 193
      27% off
      NZD 264 NZD 193
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Nov 25 | SriLankan Airlines
      NZD 198
      25% off
      NZD 264 NZD 198
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Dec 18 | IndiGo
      NZD 200
      45% off
      NZD 364 NZD 200
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Jan 3 | SriLankan Airlines
      NZD 203
      44% off
      NZD 364 NZD 203
    • MAA 09:50
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 11:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Dec 6 | SriLankan Airlines
      NZD 205
      22% off
      NZD 264 NZD 205
    • MAA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Nov 4 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Dec 18 | IndiGo
      NZD 200 NZD 485
      59% off
      59% off
      NZD 485 NZD 200
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Jan 3 | SriLankan Airlines
      NZD 203 NZD 485
      57% off
      57% off
      NZD 485 NZD 203
    • MAA 10:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 11:30
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Dec 8 | IndiGo
      NZD 219 NZD 485
      55% off
      55% off
      NZD 485 NZD 219
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Nov 15 | IndiGo
      NZD 220
      55% off
      NZD 485 NZD 220
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Jan 5 | IndiGo
      NZD 242
      50% off
      NZD 485 NZD 242
    • MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Nov 30 | IndiGo
      NZD 244
      50% off
      NZD 485 NZD 244
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Nov 8 | SriLankan Airlines
      NZD 254
      48% off
      NZD 485 NZD 254
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Jan 6 | IndiGo
      NZD 254
      48% off
      NZD 485 NZD 254
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Nov 13 | SriLankan Airlines
      NZD 276
      43% off
      NZD 485 NZD 276
    • MAA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Nov 4 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Nov 4 | IndiGo
      NZD 212 NZD 640
      67% off
      67% off
      NZD 640 NZD 212
    • MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Nov 5 | IndiGo
      NZD 223 NZD 640
      65% off
      65% off
      NZD 640 NZD 223
    • MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Nov 8 | IndiGo
      NZD 226 NZD 640
      65% off
      65% off
      NZD 640 NZD 226
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Nov 7 | IndiGo
      NZD 230
      64% off
      NZD 640 NZD 230
    • MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Nov 3 | IndiGo
      NZD 232
      64% off
      NZD 640 NZD 232
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Nov 8 | SriLankan Airlines
      NZD 254
      60% off
      NZD 640 NZD 254
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Nov 9 | IndiGo
      NZD 275
      56% off
      NZD 640 NZD 275
    • MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Nov 6 | IndiGo
      NZD 281
      56% off
      NZD 640 NZD 281
    • MAA 15:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Nov 5 | SriLankan Airlines
      NZD 287
      55% off
      NZD 640 NZD 287
    • MAA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Nov 4 | Normal Airline
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    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Dec 10 | IndiGo
      NZD 222 NZD 563
      61% off
      61% off
      NZD 563 NZD 222
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Nov 11 | IndiGo
      NZD 223 NZD 563
      60% off
      60% off
      NZD 563 NZD 223
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Dec 14 | IndiGo
      NZD 233 NZD 563
      59% off
      59% off
      NZD 563 NZD 233
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Jan 5 | IndiGo
      NZD 242
      34% off
      NZD 364 NZD 242
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Jan 6 | IndiGo
      NZD 254
      30% off
      NZD 364 NZD 254
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Jan 13 | IndiGo
      NZD 254
      55% off
      NZD 563 NZD 254
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Nov 25 | IndiGo
      NZD 265
      53% off
      NZD 563 NZD 265
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Nov 29 | IndiGo
      NZD 322
      43% off
      NZD 563 NZD 322
    • MAA 10:05
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 11:20
      Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Dec 10 | FitsAir
      NZD 340
      40% off
      NZD 563 NZD 340
    • MAA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Nov 4 | 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 NZD 176. It is best to avoid August, when the average price can reach NZD 265.

NZD 265
NZD 221
NZD 176
NZD 132
  • NZD 176
    Nov
  • NZD 200
    Dec
  • NZD 186
    Jan
  • NZD 189
    Feb
  • NZD 184
    Mar
  • NZD 220
    Apr
  • NZD 220
    May
  • NZD 195
    Jun
  • NZD 233
    Jul
  • NZD 265
    Aug
  • NZD 250
    Sep
  • NZD 238
    Oct

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 NZD 341. October is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching NZD 445.

NZD 445
NZD 393
NZD 341
NZD 289
  • NZD 341
    Nov
  • NZD 418
    Dec
  • NZD 364
    Jan
  • NZD 403
    Feb
  • NZD 367
    Mar
  • NZD 370
    Apr
  • NZD 380
    May
  • NZD 409
    Jun
  • NZD 386
    Jul
  • NZD 396
    Aug
  • NZD 423
    Sep
  • NZD 445
    Oct

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.

NZD 220
NZD 208
NZD 195
NZD 183
  • NZD 203
    Mon
  • NZD 195
    Tue
  • NZD 220
    Wed
  • NZD 206
    Thu
  • NZD 216
    Fri
  • NZD 218
    Sat
  • NZD 215
    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 NZD 211) among 8 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

IndiGo
From NZD 211
SriLankan Airlines
From NZD 243
Air India
From NZD 307
Air India Express
From NZD 348
AirAsia
From NZD 429
Thai Airways
From NZD 628
Akasa Air
From NZD 876
Malaysia Airlines
From NZD 1,254

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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. UL128

    Chennai Intl. Airport

    3:55 PM

    MAA

    1h 20m

    5:15 PM

    CMB

    S M T W T F S
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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 6E1171

    Chennai Intl. Airport

    1:20 AM

    MAA

    1h 20m

    2:40 AM

    CMB

    S - T W T F S
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  7. 6E1179

    Chennai Intl. Airport

    2:55 PM

    MAA

    1h 20m

    4:15 PM

    CMB

    S M - 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 NZD 180
Cheapest return ticket price NZD 371

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 2 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 NZD 281 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 NZD 180, and round-trip fares start from NZD 371. The current lowest fare is a IndiGo flight departing on Mon, Dec 7; 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 NZD 279. 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 NZD 180. 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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