Cheap flight deals from Colombo to Chennai Starting at MYR 356

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Colombo to Chennai 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 Colombo (CMB) to Chennai (MAA) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around MYR 936.

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

    It takes about 1 hour 19 minutes to fly from Colombo (CMB) to Chennai (MAA).

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Chennai?

    • The distance from Chennai International Airport to downtown is about 12 km, by taxi about 30 minutes.

  • What time does the earliest flight from Colombo to Chennai depart?

    The earliest flight departs from Colombo (CMB) at 07:20 and arrives in Chennai (MAA) at 08:40.

  • What time does the latest flight from Colombo to Chennai depart?

    The latest flight departs from Colombo (CMB) at 20:55 and arrives in Chennai (MAA) at 22:15.

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

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

  • What's the most popular airline for non-stop flights from Colombo (CMB) to Chennai (MAA)?

    Spicejet operates 5 non-stop flights from Colombo (CMB) to Chennai (MAA).

  • How many airports are there in Chennai (MAA)?

    There are 1 airport(s) near Chennai (MAA): Chennai International Airport.

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Flight Info | Colombo to Chennai

Cheapest direct flight price MYR 356
Cheapest return ticket price MYR 556
Off-season for travel March
Peak season for travel June
Flight distance 674.94 km
Average flight time 1 hour 19 minutes
Popular airline IndiGo

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