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Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai

CMB — MAA
11 Oct — 18 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Chennai are usually found in June or July, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Colombo to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Colombo (CMB) to Chennai (MAA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 11 September 2025.

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

C$ 206

Good round-trip deal

C$ 226 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 161 or less
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Best time to book a flight from Colombo to Chennai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chennai from Colombo with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai

How far ahead should I book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Colombo to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

Booking 72 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai (average of C$ 1,183). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,732). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CMB to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from Colombo to Chennai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 September 2025.

When flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 13% versus a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Colombo to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 7 September 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chennai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chennai. Reviews last updated 11 September 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai, such as IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines, andAir India. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
IndiGo
6.9
Okay
484 reviews
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Crew

7.4

Boarding

6.9

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

6.9

Food

6.3

Comfort

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Darnie,Jul 2025

LKO - MAA

Whole concept of low cost in flying does not make sense. There are so many paid add ons that eventually the cost is the same as the full fare airline
IndiGo
6.9
Okay
484 reviews
IndiGo
6.9
Okay
484 reviews
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Crew

7.4

Boarding

6.9

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

6.9

Food

6.3

Comfort

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Darnie,Jul 2025

LKO - MAA

Whole concept of low cost in flying does not make sense. There are so many paid add ons that eventually the cost is the same as the full fare airline
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
75 reviews
IndiGo
6.9
Okay
484 reviews
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Crew

7.4

Boarding

6.9

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

6.9

Food

6.3

Comfort

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Darnie,Jul 2025

LKO - MAA

Whole concept of low cost in flying does not make sense. There are so many paid add ons that eventually the cost is the same as the full fare airline
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,930 reviews
IndiGo
6.9
Okay
484 reviews
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Crew

7.4

Boarding

6.9

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

6.9

Food

6.3

Comfort

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Darnie,Jul 2025

LKO - MAA

Whole concept of low cost in flying does not make sense. There are so many paid add ons that eventually the cost is the same as the full fare airline

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    Located just 16.5 km from the city centre, Chennai is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Chennai from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. Booking flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Chennai (MAA) should be relatively easy as there are 7 daily inbound flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from 4 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai round-trip from C$ 184. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air India, from C$ 193, and SriLankan Airlines, from C$ 193. IndiGo is currently priced 14% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai on time: Singapore Airlines (93%), Ethiopian Air (91%), IndiGo (91%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Colombo to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Colombo to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Colombo to Chennai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Colombo to Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Colombo to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Colombo to Chennai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai (average of C$ 1,183). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,732). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Colombo to Chennai

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Colombo to Chennai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 11 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IndiGoCheapestC$ 184AverageC$ 209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air IndiaCheapestC$ 193AverageC$ 207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapestC$ 193AverageC$ 242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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FitsAirCheapestC$ 196AverageC$ 208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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