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Flight deals from Colombo to Chennai Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Colombo to Chennai Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £116. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Is this a good flight price? We’ll tell you.We compare today’s Colombo to Chennai Airport prices with what travellers usually pay, so you can see if now’s a good time to book, or if it’s worth waiting.
Chennai.£116 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Apr, returning Mon, 20 Apr.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 8 Apr, arriving in Chennai.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Mon, 20 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £116, select.
Chennai.£116 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Mar, returning Mon, 6 Apr.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 28 Mar, arriving in Chennai.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Mon, 6 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £116, select.
Chennai.£120 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Apr, returning Sun, 3 May.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 23 Apr, arriving in Chennai.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Sun, 3 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £120, select.
Chennai.£120 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Mar, returning Thu, 4 Jun.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 25 Mar, arriving in Chennai.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Thu, 4 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £120, select.
Chennai.£121 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Jun, returning Fri, 12 Jun.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Chennai.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Fri, 12 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £121, select.
Chennai.£121 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 May, returning Wed, 6 May.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 1 May, arriving in Chennai.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £121, select.
Chennai.£121 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Jun, returning Mon, 10 Aug.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 20 Jun, arriving in Chennai.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Mon, 10 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £121, select.
Chennai.£121 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 May, returning Fri, 5 Jun.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 15 May, arriving in Chennai.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Fri, 5 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £121, select.
Chennai.£122 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 May, returning Sat, 11 Jul.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 20 May, arriving in Chennai.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Sat, 11 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £122, select.
Chennai.£122 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Jul, returning Thu, 6 Aug.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 17 Jul, arriving in Chennai.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Thu, 6 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £122, select.
Chennai.£122 per passenger.Departing Fri, 10 Apr, returning Sun, 5 Jul.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 10 Apr, arriving in Chennai.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Sun, 5 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £122, select.
Chennai.£122 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Jun, returning Tue, 21 Jul.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 20 Jun, arriving in Chennai.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Tue, 21 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £122, select.
Chennai.£122 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Chennai.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £122, select.
Chennai.£122 per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 Aug, returning Tue, 11 Aug.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Chennai.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £122, select.
Chennai.£122 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Jul, returning Wed, 15 Jul.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in Chennai.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £122, select.
Chennai.£126 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Sep, returning Sun, 13 Sep.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Chennai.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £126, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Colombo to Chennai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Colombo to Chennai flights are currently cheapest in April.
Mar
from £126
Apr
from £116
May
from £121
Jun
from £121
Jul
from £122
Aug
from £122
Sep
from £126
Oct
from £144
Nov
from £143
Dec
from £129
Jan
from £149
Feb
from £130

Direct flights from Colombo to Chennai

Colombo to Chennai: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Colombo to Chennai below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Chennai.

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Colombo to Chennai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£116
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time1 hr, 23 mins
Most popular airlineSriLankan Airlines
Average flights per week100

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Finding cheap flights from Colombo to Chennai: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Colombo to Chennai is £116. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 23 minutes is the average flight time from Colombo to Chennai.
SriLankan Airlines, Air India and IndiGo fly direct from Colombo to Chennai.
As of March 2026, there are 100 flights per week flying from Colombo to Chennai.
The cheapest month to fly from Colombo to Chennai is usually March.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Colombo to Chennai Airport on Saturday, 28 March 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 23 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chennai but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chennai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Chennai is IndiGo .

Travelling from Colombo to Chennai International Airport (MAA): What you need to know

  • Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is Colombo's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Colombo to Chennai International Airport (MAA) taking off from here.

  • Jump on a direct Colombo to Chennai International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Colombo and Chennai (where Chennai International Airport is located) share the UTC+5:30 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.

  • With 42 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) is the most popular route. IndiGo operates the earliest flight at 3am. If you prefer to make the most of your day before taking off, the latest flight from CMB to MAA is with IndiGo at 8:55pm.

  • For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Colombo to MAA.

  • You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like February. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.

Airports in Colombo

Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • Get there in one go from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Direct flights from Colombo to Chennai International Airport (MAA) are available from here.

  • Pick from a variety of carriers offering direct flights from Colombo to Chennai International Airport departing from CMB. Reserve your trip with one of these:

  • The airline with the highest booking numbers between CMB and MAA is IndiGo.

  • IndiGo is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.

  • CMB is around 32 kms (20 miles) from central Colombo. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.

  • Planning to catch an early flight from Colombo to Chennai International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport:

  • Of all flights departing from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, 74% land on schedule at their destination.

About Chennai International Airport (MAA)

Getting from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to central Chennai

  • Chennai International Airport to the centre of Chennai is roughly 16 kms (10 miles). If you're renting a car or getting a taxi, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.

  • If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour.

How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Chennai International Airport (MAA)

  • £74 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Chennai International Airport. A return flight starts at £116. These prices can change depending on demand.

  • Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Colombo to MAA if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.

  • Affordable Colombo to Chennai International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.

  • Snapping up a cheap plane ticket from Colombo to MAA is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as prices go down.

  • Uncover a great deal on a flight from Colombo to Chennai International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'

The best time to fly from Colombo to Chennai International Airport (MAA)

  • It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Colombo to Chennai International Airport (MAA). January is the busiest month to travel to Chennai. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in September.

  • Lock in a Colombo to MAA plane ticket departing in May if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Chennai to range from 28ºC to 37ºC.

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Colombo to Chennai International Airport in January when temperatures are between 21ºC and 28ºC.

More about Chennai

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Chennai right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Colombo to Chennai International Airport:

  • There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Meenakshi Temple, Marina beach and Wildlife photography tours -Naturographers are highlights which should feature on any good Chennai itinerary.

Explore more of India

  • Bengaluru is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be explored after you've experienced Chennai. Around 274 kms (170 miles) away to the west, its best attractions include Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.

  • Around 257 kms (160 miles) southwest of Chennai, Salem is another favourite stop in India. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Meenakshi Amman Kovil, ISKCON and Eco Trekking (Starting Point).

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