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Cheap Flights from Colombo to Chennai & Flight Information
Origin airport IATA code
CMB
Destination airport IATA code
MAA

Chennai MAA Flight Information

Traveling From
Colombo
Origin Airport IATA Code
CMB
Traveling To
Chennai
Destination Airport IATA Code
MAA
Number of Airlines Serving
4
Available Airlines
Distance
646 km
Direct Flight Time
1 15
Flight Price

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight between Colombo and Chennai?
Eager to fly directly from Colombo to Chennai? You’ve got loads of choices, with 2 air carriers running nonstop flights. If you don’t know where to start, check out SriLankan Airlines and IndiGo.
How long is a direct flight from Colombo to Chennai?
Direct flights are available between Colombo and Chennai and take roughly 1 hour and 29 minutes. But the journey of 400 miles could whizz by in 1 hour and 10 minutes depending on a few things like the weather and wind direction.
What are the best airports for Colombo to Chennai flights?
Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) is probably where you’ll be setting off from if you’re flying from Colombo to Chennai. Eager to know where you’ll be disembarking? The odds are it’ll be Chennai Airport.
What are some of the most popular airlines flying from Colombo to Chennai?
Get your hard-earned holiday started on the right foot. With a good number of airlines flying between Colombo and Chennai, you’re bound to find one that will enable you to do just that among these top options:

  • SriLankan Airlines with 65 flights every month.
  • IndiGo with 30 flights every month.
  • SpiceJet with 30 flights every month.
  • Air India with 8 flights every month.

How many flights are there from Colombo to Chennai?
A world of wonder and excitement is waiting for you in Chennai. Begin your adventure now by booking a seat on one of the 4 flights which run daily from Colombo to Chennai.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
This is one is easy to remember: Ticket Thursdays. We found that tickets booked on a Thursday resulted in the best deal on average in 2021. However, Friday can be the worst day to purchase plane tickets, as it was the day with the highest average ticket price based on flight demand on ebookers in 2021.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
When analysing flight demand on ebookers in 2021, Friday turned out to be the cheapest day to fly, with Tuesday as a close second. That’s definitely something to consider when booking your next trip! Thinking of traveling mid-week? It turns out that Wednesdays generally had the most expensive airline tickets, so keep this in mind when planning for your next trip.*According to flight demand on ebookers.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.

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Cheap flights from Colombo to Chennai 

Our advanced search tools and comprehensive filters help you find a flight that fits your budget. To search for cheap flights, just enter your travel dates and sort your results by price. With all available tickets listed lowest price first, it’s easy to select the one that’s easiest on your wallet.  

To find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Chennai, you can also travel outside peak season. The more flexible you can be on travel dates, the easier it is to find those cheap flight tickets. We know, for example, that the cheapest time to travel between Colombo to Chennai is . In the current list of deals available, prices start at and can rise to for return flights.  

Find the best flight from Colombo to Chennai  

Every day between Colombo and Chennai, 7 flights from 4 airlines jet back and forth. And with ebookers, you can book tickets for any one of those flights. If you book a direct flight with SriLankan Airlines, Air India, FitsAir, IndiGo, you’ll arrive safely in your destination in around 1hours. If you can think of a quicker way to cover the 646 km between null and null, let us know! 

Flights from Colombo to Chennai — a great choice on great deals 

We only need a little information to give you a lot of choice. Just tell us when you’re planning your family holiday, long weekend, luxury getaway or quick business trip, and we’ll do the rest. And to keep your choice-making easy, we’ve given you plenty of ways to narrow down your search. Choose one-way, roundtrip or multi city flights, select your preferred airline, your time of arrival and departure and cabin class using the filters.  

Once you’ve told us what you want, we’ll show you what’s on offer. All you need to do is take your pick and start packing.  

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We want the experience of booking your flight from Colombo to Chennai to be as simple as possible. That’s why we designed our search and filter options to make your life easy. Whether you are travelling on business or for pleasure, ebookers has you covered. 

When you’re ready to book, our service is always fast and transparent. We know plans change, so we have a range of flexible booking options. Choose between refundable bookings and flights with no charges should you need to rearrange and travel stress-free. 

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