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Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight

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        Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Aug 21 | Srilankan Airlines
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        Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Aug 27 | Srilankan Airlines
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        Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Aug 15 | Srilankan Airlines
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        Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Aug 22 | Srilankan Airlines
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        Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Aug 26 | Srilankan Airlines
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        Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Aug 29 | Srilankan Airlines
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      • MAA 15:55
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        Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Aug 23 | Srilankan Airlines
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        MAA 08:50
        Colombo - Chennai | Tue, Aug 25 | Srilankan Airlines
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        Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Sep 9 | Srilankan Airlines
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        MAA 08:50
        Colombo - Chennai | Wed, Sep 16 | Srilankan Airlines
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        Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Jul 27 | Srilankan Airlines
        CMB 13:30
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        MAA 14:55
        Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Jul 30 | Srilankan Airlines
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        Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Jul 28 | Srilankan Airlines
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        Colombo - Chennai | Tue, Aug 4 | Srilankan Airlines
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        Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Jul 26 | Srilankan Airlines
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        Colombo - Chennai | Wed, Jul 29 | Srilankan Airlines
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        Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Jul 24 | Srilankan Airlines
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        Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Jul 26 | Srilankan Airlines
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        Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Aug 14 | Srilankan Airlines
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        MAA 20:10
        Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Aug 20 | Srilankan Airlines
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      • MAA 13:00
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        CMB 14:00
        Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Jul 17 | Normal Airline
        CMB 15:00
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        MAA 16:00
        Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Jul 19 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MAA 14:55
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        CMB 16:15
        Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Jul 23 | IndiGo
        US$84 US$106
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      • MAA 19:40
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        CMB 21:00
        Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Jul 24 | IndiGo
        US$84 US$106
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        Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Aug 25 | IndiGo
        US$88 US$106
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        Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Aug 4 | IndiGo
        US$92
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        Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Sep 3 | IndiGo
        US$93
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        Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Aug 28 | IndiGo
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        Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Aug 1 | IndiGo
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        Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Jul 29 | IndiGo
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        Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Aug 7 | IndiGo
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        Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Aug 23 | IndiGo
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      • MAA 13:00
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        Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Jul 17 | Normal Airline
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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 July, when average fares are US$74. Try to avoid April, as fares peak at around US$122.

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US$98
US$74
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    Jul
  • US$88
    Aug
  • US$99
    Sep
  • US$94
    Oct
  • US$96
    Nov
  • US$111
    Dec
  • US$103
    Jan
  • US$105
    Feb
  • US$102
    Mar
  • US$122
    Apr
  • US$122
    May
  • US$108
    Jun

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, August usually offers the lowest round-trip fares from Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, with an average price of US$162. December is typically the most expensive month, with average fares reaching US$231.

US$231
US$197
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US$128
    Cheapest
  • US$165
    Jul
  • US$162
    Aug
  • US$163
    Sep
  • US$180
    Oct
  • US$190
    Nov
  • US$231
    Dec
  • US$201
    Jan
  • US$223
    Feb
  • US$203
    Mar
  • US$204
    Apr
  • US$210
    May
  • US$226
    Jun

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 Sunday, as fares are typically the highest.

US$108
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  • US$106
    Mon
  • US$99
    Tue
  • US$103
    Wed
  • US$103
    Thu
  • US$104
    Fri
  • US$107
    Sat
  • US$108
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport

View airlines operating flights from Chennai to Colombo. Compare prices and find the airline that meets your travel needs to enjoy a comfortable journey.

IndiGo
From US$81
Srilankan Airlines
From US$101
Air India
From US$115
Air India Express
From US$195
Akasa Air
From US$201
Thai Airways
From US$341
Malaysia Airlines
From US$709
Flydubai
From US$1,147
Singapore Airlines
From US$2,255
Etihad Airways
From US$2,567

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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.

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Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. 6E1179

    Chennai International Airport

    14:55

    MAA

    1h 20m

    16:15

    CMB

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  2. 6E1173

    Chennai International Airport

    19:40

    MAA

    1h 20m

    21:00

    CMB

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  3. 6E1175

    Chennai International Airport

    10:00

    MAA

    1h 30m

    11:30

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Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport Flights Info

Flight distance 647.28 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price US$84
Cheapest return ticket price US$203

FAQs for Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport Flights

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

    It takes around 1 hour 23 minutes to fly from Chennai International Airport (maa) to Bandaranaike International Airport (cmb).
  • There are around 6 daily flights from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
  • Tickets cost around US$115 in August, making it the cheapest month to book. Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around US$127 in July, 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.

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