Direct flights from Chennai (MAA) to Colombo (CMB)

4 airline(s) operate this route with a flight duration of 1h 35min, covering a distance of 650 km.
MAA
Chennai International Airport
CMB
Bandaranaike International Airport
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India
MAA Chennai
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Sri Lanka
CMB Colombo

Distance 404 miles (650 km)

Flight time 1h 35min

Airlines with direct flights from Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport

IndiGo

IndiGo low cost airline

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low cost airline

2 daily flights

Air India

Air India business available

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday

business available

1-2 daily flights

SpiceJet

SpiceJet low cost airline

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday

low cost airline

1 daily flights

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines business available

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday

business available

2-3 daily flights

Non-stop flights schedule from Chennai to Colombo

By browsing through the calendar, you can view all direct flight departures from Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport across various airlines. Simply select a timetable to access a list of flights, or make a search to find the most competitive prices.

Flights Schedule

Airline Flight Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
IndiGo
IndiGo
6E 1207
Su
00:40
Mo
00:40
Tu
00:40
We
00:40
Th
00:40
Fr
00:40
Sa
00:40
IndiGo
IndiGo
6E 1203
Su
11:35
Mo
11:35
Tu
11:35
We
11:35
Th
11:35
Fr
11:35
Sa
11:35
Air India
Air India
AI 273
Su
00:50
Mo
00:50
Tu
00:50
We
00:50
Th
00:50
Fr
00:50
Sa
00:50
Air India
Air India
AI 271
Su
Mo
11:20
Tu
We
Th
11:20
Fr
Sa
11:20
SpiceJet
SpiceJet
SG 356
Su
00:10
Mo
00:10
Tu
00:10
We
00:10
Th
00:10
Fr
00:10
Sa
00:10
SriLankan Airlines
SriLankan Airlines
UL 126
Su
Mo
03:00
Tu
03:00
We
03:00
Th
Fr
03:00
Sa
03:00
SriLankan Airlines
SriLankan Airlines
UL 122
Su
09:40
Mo
09:40
Tu
09:40
We
09:40
Th
09:40
Fr
09:40
Sa
09:40
SriLankan Airlines
SriLankan Airlines
UL 128
Su
16:05
Mo
16:05
Tu
16:05
We
16:05
Th
16:05
Fr
16:05
Sa
16:05

Chennai to Colombo direct flight price statistics

For those looking for the most affordable option, a direct flight from Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport can be found for as little as 157$, with the cheapest time to fly being in February.
The average prices for direct flights between Chennai International Airport (MAA) and Bandaranaike International Airport (MAA) are determined based on user searches and calculated from the lowest prices found per month for a round-trip ticket with a single adult. Please note that the prices may vary depending on the amount of data available for this particular route.

$171 Approximately

$194 Jan
$157 Feb
$165 March
$178 April
$169 May
$163 June
$163 July
$163 Aug
$163 Sep
$167 Oct
$205 Nov
$176 Dec

Approximate prices for a flight between Chennai International Airport (MAA) and Bandaranaike International Airport (MAA)

Chennai International Airport

Departing from Chennai International Airport (MAA)

Chennai International Airport (MAA), located in Madras, India, is a major airport known for its size and significance in the region's air travel network.

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Bandaranaike International Airport

Arriving to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
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Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), located in Colombo, is the largest airport in Sri Lanka, serving as a key hub for international and domestic flights.

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Aircrafts flying on this route

The following is a list of aircraft types utilized on this route, along with their corresponding seat capacity and available classes.
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    Airbus A321

    IndiGo
    180 seats (all economy)
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    Airbus A320

    IndiGo
    180 seats (all economy)
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    Airbus A321

    Air India
    180 seats (all economy)
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    Boeing 737 Passenger

    SpiceJet
    186 seats (all economy)
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    Airbus A320

    SriLankan Airlines
    143 seats (all economy)
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    Airbus A330-300

    SriLankan Airlines
    297 seats (all economy)
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    Airbus A330-200

    SriLankan Airlines
    269 seats (all economy)
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    Airbus A321 (sharklets)

    SriLankan Airlines
    209 seats (all economy)

Chennai to Colombo: Flight information

Here are some key points to keep in mind before your trip:
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    Cheapest flight found

    157$
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    Average flight time

    1:35 h
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    Cheapest month for a flight

    February
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    Most popular airline

    IndiGo
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    Flights per week

    28

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

What is the duration of the flight from Chennai to Colombo?

Usually, it takes 1h 35min to fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

How many airlines provide direct flights between Chennai International Airport and Bandaranaike International Airport?

4 airline(s): IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, SriLankan Airline make direct flights to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).

How much does it usually cost to fly from Chennai to Colombo?

You can fly directly from Chennai International Airport and Bandaranaike International Airport for only 157$ if you book in February. A non-stop flight will cost you 205$ in November, when flight prices are higher.

What is the most popular airline on this route?

The most well-known airline operating direct flights between Chennai to Colombo is IndiGo.

What is the flight travel distance from Chennai to Colombo?

Distance from Chennai to Colombo is approximately 650 kilometers

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