Cheap Flights from Chennai (MAA) to Colombo (CMB)

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Chennai to Colombo (MAA-CMB)?

  Based on Trip.com data, IndiGo offers one-way fares as low as US$67 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MAA to CMB on Thu, Apr 23), while Srilankan Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$164 departing on Sat, Mar 14 and returning on Tue, Mar 17.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Chennai to Colombo?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Chennai to Colombo with the following airlines, including: Srilankan Airlines IndiGo Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is a flight from Chennai to Colombo?

  It takes about 1 hour 21 minutes to fly from Chennai to Colombo.

• When is the best time to book flights from Chennai to Colombo?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Chennai to Colombo is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Chennai to Colombo?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 47 flight per week flying from Chennai to Colombo. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Srilankan Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UL122 (09:43) Srilankan Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UL128 (15:46) Srilankan Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/- -- UL124 (20:50)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Chennai to Colombo?

  To find best deals on flights from Chennai to Colombo, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Apr 23, with one-way flights priced at just US$67.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is IndiGo.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Colombo travel is around January.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from Chennai (MAA) to Colombo (CMB) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Chennai to Colombo is October, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Chennai to Colombo on?

  After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Chennai to Colombo on March 19, 2026 with IndiGo, with prices starting at US$67.

• Which airports can I fly to for Colombo from Chennai?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Colombo, with Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport (MAA-CMB) is by far the most common option on this route: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).

• Is there any time difference between Chennai and Colombo?

  The time difference between Colombo and Chennai is 0h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Chennai to Colombo?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.