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Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from US$122 and round-trip from US$199. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        CMB 07:25
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        MAA 08:50
        Colombo - Chennai | Fri, Oct 2 | Srilankan Airlines
        MAA 21:15
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        CMB 22:40
        Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Oct 9 | Srilankan Airlines
        US$199 US$308
        35% off
        35% off
        US$308 US$199
      • CMB 13:30
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        MAA 14:55
        Colombo - Chennai | Mon, Sep 21 | Srilankan Airlines
        MAA 21:15
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        CMB 22:40
        Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Sep 29 | Srilankan Airlines
        US$199 US$308
        35% off
        35% off
        US$308 US$199
      • CMB 07:25
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        MAA 08:50
        Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Oct 1 | Srilankan Airlines
        MAA 21:15
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        CMB 22:40
        Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Oct 3 | Srilankan Airlines
        US$199 US$308
        35% off
        35% off
        US$308 US$199
      • CMB 18:45
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        MAA 20:10
        Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Oct 11 | Srilankan Airlines
        MAA 16:00
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        CMB 17:25
        Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Oct 14 | Srilankan Airlines
        US$199
        35% off
        US$308 US$199
      • CMB 07:25
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        MAA 08:50
        Colombo - Chennai | Mon, Sep 28 | Srilankan Airlines
        MAA 09:55
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        CMB 11:20
        Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Oct 5 | Srilankan Airlines
        US$201
        35% off
        US$308 US$201
      • CMB 07:25
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        MAA 08:45
        Colombo - Chennai | Mon, Oct 26 | Srilankan Airlines
        MAA 20:55
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 22:15
        Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Oct 31 | Srilankan Airlines
        US$202
        34% off
        US$308 US$202
      • CMB 13:35
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        MAA 15:00
        Colombo - Chennai | Wed, Sep 9 | Srilankan Airlines
        MAA 21:15
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        CMB 22:40
        Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Sep 16 | Srilankan Airlines
        US$204
        34% off
        US$308 US$204
      • CMB 07:25
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        MAA 08:50
        Colombo - Chennai | Wed, Oct 7 | Srilankan Airlines
        MAA 16:00
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        CMB 17:25
        Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Oct 14 | Srilankan Airlines
        US$205
        33% off
        US$308 US$205
      • CMB 13:30
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        MAA 14:55
        Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Oct 3 | Srilankan Airlines
        MAA 21:15
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        CMB 22:40
        Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Oct 8 | Srilankan Airlines
        US$205
        33% off
        US$308 US$205
      • CMB 07:25
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        MAA 08:50
        Colombo - Chennai | Fri, Oct 23 | Srilankan Airlines
        MAA 20:55
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 22:15
        Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Oct 27 | Srilankan Airlines
        US$205
        33% off
        US$308 US$205
      • CMB 13:30
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        MAA 14:55
        Colombo - Chennai | Tue, Oct 6 | Srilankan Airlines
        MAA 09:55
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        CMB 11:20
        Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Oct 11 | Srilankan Airlines
        US$208
        32% off
        US$308 US$208
      • CMB 07:25
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        MAA 08:50
        Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Sep 3 | Srilankan Airlines
        MAA 09:55
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        CMB 11:20
        Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Sep 10 | Srilankan Airlines
        US$243
        21% off
        US$308 US$243
      • CMB 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MAA 14:00
        Colombo - Chennai | Mon, Aug 31 | Normal Airline
        MAA 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        CMB 16:00
        Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Sep 2 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CMB 07:25
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        MAA 08:50
        Colombo - Chennai | Tue, Sep 29 | Srilankan Airlines
        US$122 US$173
        28% off
        28% off
        US$173 US$122
      • CMB 03:45
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        MAA 05:05
        Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Sep 3 | IndiGo
        US$124 US$173
        28% off
        28% off
        US$173 US$124
      • CMB 17:15
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        MAA 18:35
        Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Sep 20 | IndiGo
        US$129 US$173
        25% off
        25% off
        US$173 US$129
      • CMB 17:15
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        MAA 18:35
        Colombo - Chennai | Wed, Sep 16 | IndiGo
        US$129
        25% off
        US$173 US$129
      • CMB 12:30
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        MAA 13:45
        Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Sep 24 | IndiGo
        US$131
        24% off
        US$173 US$131
      • CMB 18:45
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        MAA 20:10
        Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Oct 18 | Srilankan Airlines
        US$132
        24% off
        US$173 US$132
      • CMB 18:45
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        MAA 20:10
        Colombo - Chennai | Fri, Sep 18 | Srilankan Airlines
        US$133
        23% off
        US$173 US$133
      • CMB 03:45
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        MAA 05:05
        Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Oct 17 | IndiGo
        US$133
        23% off
        US$173 US$133
      • CMB 13:30
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        MAA 14:55
        Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Sep 3 | Srilankan Airlines
        US$133
        23% off
        US$173 US$133
      • CMB 07:25
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        MAA 08:45
        Colombo - Chennai | Mon, Oct 26 | Srilankan Airlines
        US$133
        23% off
        US$173 US$133
      • CMB 09:45
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        MAA 11:05
        Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Sep 27 | IndiGo
        US$135
        22% off
        US$173 US$135
      • CMB 07:25
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        MAA 08:50
        Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Oct 4 | Srilankan Airlines
        US$136
        21% off
        US$173 US$136
      • CMB 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MAA 14:00
        Colombo - Chennai | Mon, Aug 31 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport 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 International Airport to Chennai International Airport

Which month offers the lowest one-way fares when flying from Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport?

Data is based on the past 12 months. It shows the average one-way fares by month for flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, for cheaper one-way flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport, it is best to book in August, when average fares are US$112. Try to avoid May, as fares peak at around US$153.

US$153
US$133
US$112
US$92
  • US$112
    Aug
  • US$115
    Sep
  • US$128
    Oct
  • US$127
    Nov
  • US$131
    Dec
  • US$140
    Jan
  • US$144
    Feb
  • US$144
    Mar
  • US$143
    Apr
  • US$153
    May
  • US$134
    Jun
  • US$148
    Jul

Which month offers the lowest round-trip fares from Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport?

Data is based on the past 12 months. It shows the average round-trip fares by month for flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, September usually offers the lowest round-trip fares from Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport, with an average price of US$143. February is typically the most expensive month, with average fares reaching US$255.

US$255
US$199
US$143
US$87
    Cheapest
  • US$148
    Aug
  • US$143
    Sep
  • US$181
    Oct
  • US$194
    Nov
  • US$214
    Dec
  • US$242
    Jan
  • US$255
    Feb
  • US$194
    Mar
  • US$222
    Apr
  • US$227
    May
  • US$215
    Jun
  • US$213
    Jul

Which day of the week offers the cheapest flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport?

Data is based on the past 12 months. It shows the average fares by day of the week for flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport is Tuesday, when average fares are usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Sunday, as fares are typically the highest.

US$146
US$140
US$133
US$127
  • US$139
    Mon
  • US$133
    Tue
  • US$141
    Wed
  • US$139
    Thu
  • US$135
    Fri
  • US$137
    Sat
  • US$146
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport is Srilankan Airlines (from US$123) among 8 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Srilankan Airlines
From US$123
IndiGo
From US$125
Air India
From US$139
FitsAir
From US$283
Air Arabia
From US$326
Singapore Airlines
From US$528
Thai Airways
From US$650
Etihad Airways
From US$1,623

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What is the flight schedule from Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport?

Check on the flight schedule from Colombo to Chennai to find the flight that matches your travel plan.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. 6E1180

    Bandaranaike International Airport

    12:30

    CMB

    1h 15m

    13:45

    MAA

    S M T W T F S
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  2. 6E1172

    Bandaranaike International Airport

    03:45

    CMB

    1h 20m

    05:05

    MAA

    - M T W T F -
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  3. UL123

    Bandaranaike International Airport

    18:45

    CMB

    1h 25m

    20:10

    MAA

    S M T W T F S
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  4. UL121

    Bandaranaike International Airport

    07:25

    CMB

    1h 25m

    08:50

    MAA

    S M T W T F S
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  5. 6E1176

    Bandaranaike International Airport

    17:15

    CMB

    1h 20m

    18:35

    MAA

    S M - W T F S
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  6. 6E1174

    Bandaranaike International Airport

    09:45

    CMB

    1h 20m

    11:05

    MAA

    S M T W T F S
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  7. UL127

    Bandaranaike International Airport

    13:35

    CMB

    1h 25m

    15:00

    MAA

    S M T W T F S
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About Bandaranaike International Airport and Chennai International Airport

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

Flight distance 647.28 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price US$122
Cheapest return ticket price US$199

FAQs for Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport Flights

  • How long is a flight from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)?

    It takes around 1 hour 22 minutes to fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (cmb) to Chennai International Airport (maa).
  • There are around 7 daily flights from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA).
  • Tickets cost around US$172 in November, making it the cheapest month to book. Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around US$178 in September, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Bandaranaike International Airport at 07:20 and arrives in Chennai International Airport at 08:40.
  • The latest flight departs from Bandaranaike International Airport at 19:30 and arrives in Chennai International Airport at 20:50.
    • The distance from Chennai International Airport to downtown is about 12 km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Chennai International 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.
  • The earliest flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport departs at 07:25, and the last departs at 18:45, with about 10 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport operates around 43 weekly flights, mainly by IndiGo, Air India and Srilankan Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport takes about 1 hour 8 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • 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 International Airport to Chennai International Airport is US$243. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Yes. IndiGo, Srilankan Airlines, Air India and Korean Air operate direct flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport, with an average flight time of 1 hour 8 minutes, and around 12 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
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