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Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from PHP 5,339 and round-trip from PHP 12,876. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        MAA 09:50
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 11:10
        Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Nov 19 | Srilankan Airlines
        CMB 07:25
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        MAA 08:45
        Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Nov 26 | Srilankan Airlines
        PHP 12,876 PHP 17,003
        24% off
        24% off
        PHP 17,003 PHP 12,876
      • MAA 09:50
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 11:10
        Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Nov 20 | Srilankan Airlines
        CMB 07:25
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        MAA 08:45
        Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Nov 26 | Srilankan Airlines
        PHP 12,904 PHP 17,003
        24% off
        24% off
        PHP 17,003 PHP 12,904
      • MAA 09:50
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 11:10
        Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Oct 30 | Srilankan Airlines
        CMB 18:35
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        MAA 19:55
        Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Nov 1 | Srilankan Airlines
        PHP 12,904 PHP 17,003
        24% off
        24% off
        PHP 17,003 PHP 12,904
      • MAA 15:55
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 17:15
        Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Dec 2 | Srilankan Airlines
        CMB 07:25
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        MAA 08:45
        Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Dec 5 | Srilankan Airlines
        PHP 12,913
        24% off
        PHP 17,003 PHP 12,913
      • MAA 09:50
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 11:10
        Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Nov 15 | Srilankan Airlines
        CMB 18:35
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        MAA 19:55
        Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Nov 19 | Srilankan Airlines
        PHP 12,913
        24% off
        PHP 17,003 PHP 12,913
      • MAA 09:50
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 11:10
        Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Nov 1 | Srilankan Airlines
        CMB 07:25
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        MAA 08:45
        Colombo - Chennai | Tue, Nov 3 | Srilankan Airlines
        PHP 12,913
        24% off
        PHP 17,003 PHP 12,913
      • MAA 21:15
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        CMB 22:40
        Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Oct 12 | Srilankan Airlines
        CMB 13:30
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        MAA 14:55
        Colombo - Chennai | Wed, Oct 14 | Srilankan Airlines
        PHP 12,913
        24% off
        PHP 17,003 PHP 12,913
      • MAA 09:55
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        CMB 11:20
        Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Oct 15 | Srilankan Airlines
        CMB 18:45
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        MAA 20:10
        Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Oct 17 | Srilankan Airlines
        PHP 12,913
        24% off
        PHP 17,003 PHP 12,913
      • MAA 16:00
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 17:20
        Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Oct 31 | Srilankan Airlines
        CMB 07:25
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        MAA 08:45
        Colombo - Chennai | Wed, Nov 4 | Srilankan Airlines
        PHP 12,913
        24% off
        PHP 17,003 PHP 12,913
      • MAA 20:55
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 22:15
        Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Nov 16 | Srilankan Airlines
        CMB 07:25
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        MAA 08:45
        Colombo - Chennai | Fri, Nov 20 | Srilankan Airlines
        PHP 12,922
        24% off
        PHP 17,003 PHP 12,922
      • MAA 09:50
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 11:10
        Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Nov 22 | Srilankan Airlines
        CMB 07:25
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        MAA 08:45
        Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Nov 28 | Srilankan Airlines
        PHP 12,922
        24% off
        PHP 17,003 PHP 12,922
      • MAA 20:55
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 22:15
        Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Nov 28 | Srilankan Airlines
        CMB 18:35
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        MAA 19:55
        Colombo - Chennai | Wed, Dec 2 | Srilankan Airlines
        PHP 12,922
        24% off
        PHP 17,003 PHP 12,922
      • MAA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CMB 14:00
        Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Oct 7 | Normal Airline
        CMB 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        MAA 16:00
        Colombo - Chennai | Fri, Oct 9 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MAA 01:20
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 02:40
        Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Oct 14 | IndiGo
        PHP 5,339 PHP 8,515
        37% off
        37% off
        PHP 8,515 PHP 5,339
      • MAA 20:55
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 22:15
        Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Oct 31 | IndiGo
        PHP 5,339 PHP 8,515
        37% off
        37% off
        PHP 8,515 PHP 5,339
      • MAA 01:20
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 02:40
        Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Oct 15 | IndiGo
        PHP 5,994 PHP 8,515
        30% off
        30% off
        PHP 8,515 PHP 5,994
      • MAA 01:20
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 02:40
        Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Oct 24 | IndiGo
        PHP 5,994
        30% off
        PHP 8,515 PHP 5,994
      • MAA 01:20
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 02:40
        Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Oct 20 | IndiGo
        PHP 6,041
        28% off
        PHP 8,515 PHP 6,041
      • MAA 01:20
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 02:40
        Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Oct 8 | IndiGo
        PHP 6,134
        28% off
        PHP 8,515 PHP 6,134
      • MAA 00:40
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 02:00
        Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Nov 16 | IndiGo
        PHP 6,246
        27% off
        PHP 8,515 PHP 6,246
      • MAA 10:10
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 11:30
        Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Dec 2 | IndiGo
        PHP 6,312
        26% off
        PHP 8,515 PHP 6,312
      • MAA 01:20
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 02:40
        Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Oct 25 | IndiGo
        PHP 6,368
        25% off
        PHP 8,515 PHP 6,368
      • MAA 01:20
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 02:40
        Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Oct 23 | IndiGo
        PHP 6,368
        25% off
        PHP 8,515 PHP 6,368
      • MAA 10:10
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 11:30
        Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Oct 7 | IndiGo
        PHP 6,377
        25% off
        PHP 8,515 PHP 6,377
      • MAA 20:55
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 22:15
        Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Dec 4 | IndiGo
        PHP 6,471
        24% off
        PHP 8,515 PHP 6,471
      • MAA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CMB 14:00
        Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Oct 7 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike 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 Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport

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

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

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, for cheaper one-way flights from Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, it is best to book in October, when average fares are PHP 5,533. Try to avoid August, as fares peak at around PHP 9,230.

PHP 9,230
PHP 7,382
PHP 5,533
PHP 3,685
  • PHP 5,533
    Oct
  • PHP 6,060
    Nov
  • PHP 6,990
    Dec
  • PHP 6,472
    Jan
  • PHP 6,595
    Feb
  • PHP 6,400
    Mar
  • PHP 7,687
    Apr
  • PHP 7,674
    May
  • PHP 6,812
    Jun
  • PHP 8,141
    Jul
  • PHP 9,230
    Aug
  • PHP 8,733
    Sep

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

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

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, October usually offers the lowest round-trip fares from Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, with an average price of PHP 11,082. September is typically the most expensive month, with average fares reaching PHP 14,771.

PHP 14,771
PHP 12,927
PHP 11,082
PHP 9,238
  • PHP 11,082
    Oct
  • PHP 12,018
    Nov
  • PHP 14,598
    Dec
  • PHP 12,705
    Jan
  • PHP 14,078
    Feb
  • PHP 12,816
    Mar
  • PHP 12,902
    Apr
  • PHP 13,274
    May
  • PHP 14,274
    Jun
  • PHP 13,459
    Jul
  • PHP 13,835
    Aug
  • PHP 14,771
    Sep

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

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

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

PHP 7,524
PHP 7,111
PHP 6,697
PHP 6,284
  • PHP 7,022
    Mon
  • PHP 6,697
    Tue
  • PHP 7,524
    Wed
  • PHP 6,904
    Thu
  • PHP 7,238
    Fri
  • PHP 7,423
    Sat
  • PHP 7,250
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is IndiGo (from PHP 5,339) among 6 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

IndiGo
From PHP 5,339
Srilankan Airlines
From PHP 6,611
Air India
From PHP 10,921
Air India Express
From PHP 11,782
Akasa Air
From PHP 12,455
Thai Airways
From PHP 24,358

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

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

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. 6E1173

    Chennai International Airport

    19:40

    MAA

    1h 15m

    20:55

    CMB

    S M T W T F S
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  2. 6E1171

    Chennai International Airport

    01:20

    MAA

    1h 20m

    02:40

    CMB

    S M T W T F S
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  3. 6E1179

    Chennai International Airport

    14:55

    MAA

    1h 20m

    16:15

    CMB

    S M - W T F S
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  4. 6E1175

    Chennai International Airport

    10:10

    MAA

    1h 20m

    11:30

    CMB

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

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

Flight distance 647.28 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price PHP 5,339
Cheapest return ticket price PHP 12,876

FAQs for Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport Flights

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

    Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport takes about 1 hour 3 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 7 daily flights from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
  • The earliest flight from Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport departs at 01:20, 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 International Airport (MAA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around PHP 8,472 in November, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Chennai International Airport at 09:45 and arrives in Bandaranaike International Airport at 11:05.
  • The latest flight departs from Chennai International Airport at 21:15 and arrives in Bandaranaike International Airport at 22:40.
    • The distance from Bandaranaike International Airport to downtown is about 29 km, by taxi about 40 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Bandaranaike International 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 International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport currently start from PHP 5,339, and round-trip fares start from PHP 12,876. The current lowest fare is a IndiGo flight departing on Wed, Oct 14; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. IndiGo and Srilankan Airlines operate direct flights from Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, with an average flight time of 1 hour 2 minutes, and around 47 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 International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is PHP 12,750. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, with one-way fares starting from PHP 5,339. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport operates around 48 weekly flights, mainly by IndiGo and Srilankan Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Chennai International Airport and Bandaranaike International Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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