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Find cheap airlines flights from Chennai to Colombo

Choose from 3 carriers that fly from Chennai to Colombo, including Air India, SriLankan Airlines, and IndiGo. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with IndiGo.
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Flight Info | Chennai to Colombo

The distance between Chennai and Colombo is about 674.94 km. It takes around 1 hour 23 minutes on average to fly from Chennai to Colombo. The most popular month to Colombo is June. The off-season for travel is March.

Cheapest one-way flight price $57
Cheapest return ticket price $120
Off-season for travel March
Peak season for travel June
Flight distance 674.94 km
Average flight time 1 hour 23 minutes
Popular airline Air India

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chennai to Colombo?

The cheapest time for Chennai to Colombo flights: Jul 27 to Aug 3 — one way flight prices from $57.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Chennai to Colombo based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from Chennai (MAA) to Colombo (CMB) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around $177.

  • How long does it take to fly from Chennai (MAA) to Colombo (CMB)?

    It takes about 1 hour 23 minutes to fly from Chennai (MAA) to Colombo (CMB).

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chennai (MAA) to Colombo (CMB)?

    Airlines with flights from Chennai (MAA) to Colombo (CMB): SriLankan Airlines, Korean Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Air India, Singapore Airlines, FitsAir and IndiGo.

  • How many airports are there in Colombo (CMB)?

    There are 1 airport(s) near Colombo (CMB): Bandaranaike International Airport.

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