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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 INR 9,432 and round-trip from INR 19,392. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        MAA 09:55
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        CMB 11:20
        Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Sep 24 | SriLankan Airlines
        CMB 07:25
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        MAA 08:50
        Colombo - Chennai | Wed, Sep 30 | SriLankan Airlines
        INR 19,392 INR 21,960
        12% off
        12% off
        INR 21,960 INR 19,392
      • MAA 16:00
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        CMB 17:25
        Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Sep 30 | SriLankan Airlines
        CMB 07:25
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        MAA 08:50
        Colombo - Chennai | Wed, Oct 7 | SriLankan Airlines
        INR 19,607 INR 21,960
        11% off
        11% off
        INR 21,960 INR 19,607
      • MAA 09:55
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        CMB 11:20
        Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Oct 12 | SriLankan Airlines
        CMB 07:25
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        MAA 08:50
        Colombo - Chennai | Mon, Oct 19 | SriLankan Airlines
        INR 19,636 INR 21,960
        11% off
        11% off
        INR 21,960 INR 19,636
      • MAA 09:55
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        CMB 11:20
        Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Sep 23 | SriLankan Airlines
        CMB 13:30
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        MAA 14:55
        Colombo - Chennai | Mon, Sep 28 | SriLankan Airlines
        INR 19,678
        10% off
        INR 21,960 INR 19,678
      • MAA 09:55
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        CMB 11:20
        Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Oct 7 | SriLankan Airlines
        CMB 07:25
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        MAA 08:50
        Colombo - Chennai | Wed, Oct 14 | SriLankan Airlines
        INR 19,693
        10% off
        INR 21,960 INR 19,693
      • MAA 20:55
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 22:15
        Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Oct 26 | SriLankan Airlines
        CMB 07:25
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        MAA 08:45
        Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Oct 31 | SriLankan Airlines
        INR 19,693
        10% off
        INR 21,960 INR 19,693
      • MAA 09:55
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        CMB 11:20
        Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Oct 11 | SriLankan Airlines
        CMB 07:25
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        MAA 08:50
        Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Oct 18 | SriLankan Airlines
        INR 19,721
        10% off
        INR 21,960 INR 19,721
      • MAA 20:55
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 22:15
        Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Oct 28 | SriLankan Airlines
        CMB 07:25
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        MAA 08:45
        Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Oct 31 | SriLankan Airlines
        INR 19,736
        10% off
        INR 21,960 INR 19,736
      • MAA 20:55
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 22:15
        Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Nov 2 | SriLankan Airlines
        CMB 13:40
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        MAA 15:00
        Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Nov 8 | SriLankan Airlines
        INR 19,750
        10% off
        INR 21,960 INR 19,750
      • MAA 16:00
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        CMB 17:25
        Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Oct 4 | SriLankan Airlines
        CMB 18:45
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        MAA 20:10
        Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Oct 8 | SriLankan Airlines
        INR 19,750
        10% off
        INR 21,960 INR 19,750
      • MAA 20:55
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 22:15
        Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Nov 17 | SriLankan Airlines
        CMB 13:40
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        MAA 15:00
        Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Nov 22 | SriLankan Airlines
        INR 19,764
        10% off
        INR 21,960 INR 19,764
      • MAA 15:55
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        CMB 17:20
        Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Oct 16 | SriLankan Airlines
        CMB 07:25
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        MAA 08:50
        Colombo - Chennai | Wed, Oct 21 | SriLankan Airlines
        INR 19,764
        10% off
        INR 21,960 INR 19,764
      • MAA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CMB 14:00
        Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Sep 22 | Normal Airline
        CMB 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        MAA 16:00
        Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Sep 24 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MAA 14:55
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 16:15
        Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Oct 4 | IndiGo
        INR 9,432 INR 11,943
        21% off
        21% off
        INR 11,943 INR 9,432
      • MAA 00:40
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 02:00
        Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Oct 26 | IndiGo
        INR 9,789 INR 11,943
        18% off
        18% off
        INR 11,943 INR 9,789
      • MAA 01:20
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 02:40
        Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Oct 15 | IndiGo
        INR 9,861 INR 11,943
        17% off
        17% off
        INR 11,943 INR 9,861
      • MAA 19:40
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        CMB 21:05
        Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Nov 17 | IndiGo
        INR 10,119
        15% off
        INR 11,943 INR 10,119
      • MAA 01:20
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 02:40
        Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Sep 29 | IndiGo
        INR 10,147
        15% off
        INR 11,943 INR 10,147
      • MAA 01:20
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 02:40
        Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Sep 25 | IndiGo
        INR 10,147
        15% off
        INR 11,943 INR 10,147
      • MAA 19:40
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        CMB 21:05
        Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Oct 30 | IndiGo
        INR 10,348
        13% off
        INR 11,943 INR 10,348
      • MAA 19:40
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 21:00
        Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Oct 6 | IndiGo
        INR 10,419
        13% off
        INR 11,943 INR 10,419
      • MAA 10:10
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 11:30
        Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Oct 31 | IndiGo
        INR 10,505
        12% off
        INR 11,943 INR 10,505
      • MAA 01:20
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 02:40
        Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Sep 30 | IndiGo
        INR 10,634
        11% off
        INR 11,943 INR 10,634
      • MAA 19:40
        1h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 21:00
        Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Sep 27 | IndiGo
        INR 10,662
        11% off
        INR 11,943 INR 10,662
      • MAA 21:15
        1h 25m
        Nonstop
        CMB 22:40
        Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Oct 14 | SriLankan Airlines
        INR 10,748
        10% off
        INR 11,943 INR 10,748
      • MAA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CMB 14:00
        Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Sep 22 | 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

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport?

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, the best time to buy is in October, with an average price of INR 9,077. You’ll want to avoid August, when the average price can reach as high as INR 14,127.

INR 14,127
INR 11,602
INR 9,077
INR 6,552
    Cheapest
  • INR 9,913
    Sep
  • INR 9,077
    Oct
  • INR 9,275
    Nov
  • INR 10,698
    Dec
  • INR 9,906
    Jan
  • INR 10,094
    Feb
  • INR 9,795
    Mar
  • INR 11,765
    Apr
  • INR 11,746
    May
  • INR 10,427
    Jun
  • INR 12,460
    Jul
  • INR 14,127
    Aug

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, September is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, with an average price of INR 17,265. In contrast, December is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching INR 22,344.

INR 22,344
INR 19,805
INR 17,265
INR 14,726
  • INR 17,265
    Sep
  • INR 17,355
    Oct
  • INR 18,395
    Nov
  • INR 22,344
    Dec
  • INR 19,447
    Jan
  • INR 21,547
    Feb
  • INR 19,616
    Mar
  • INR 19,747
    Apr
  • INR 20,316
    May
  • INR 21,847
    Jun
  • INR 20,600
    Jul
  • INR 21,176
    Aug

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is Tuesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Saturday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

INR 11,317
INR 10,713
INR 10,108
INR 9,504
  • INR 10,695
    Mon
  • INR 10,108
    Tue
  • INR 11,153
    Wed
  • INR 10,546
    Thu
  • INR 11,033
    Fri
  • INR 11,317
    Sat
  • INR 11,049
    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 INR 9,432) among 8 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

IndiGo
From INR 9,432
SriLankan Airlines
From INR 10,748
Air India
From INR 16,873
Air India Express
From INR 17,818
Akasa Air
From INR 20,981
AirAsia
From INR 32,029
Malaysia Airlines
From INR 32,072
Thai Airways
From INR 40,373

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

Check the schedule for flights from Chennai to Colombo and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. UL124

    Chennai International Airport

    21:15

    MAA

    1h 25m

    22:40

    CMB

    S M T W T F S
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  2. 6E1173

    Chennai International Airport

    19:40

    MAA

    1h 20m

    21:00

    CMB

    S M T W T F S
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  3. 6E1171

    Chennai International Airport

    01:20

    MAA

    1h 20m

    02:40

    CMB

    S M T W T F S
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  4. UL122

    Chennai International Airport

    09:55

    MAA

    1h 25m

    11:20

    CMB

    S M T W T F S
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  5. 6E1175

    Chennai International Airport

    10:00

    MAA

    1h 30m

    11:30

    CMB

    S M T W T F S
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  6. 6E1179

    Chennai International Airport

    14:55

    MAA

    1h 20m

    16:15

    CMB

    S M - 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 distance647.28 km
Cheapest one-way ticket priceINR 9,432
Cheapest return ticket priceINR 19,392

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 5 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 INR 13,668 in December, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Chennai International Airport (MAA) at 09:55 and arrives in Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) at 11:20.
  • The latest flight departs from Chennai International Airport (MAA) at 21:15 and arrives in Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) 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.
  • 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 48 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.

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