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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 €90 and round-trip from €183. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Dec 8 | IndiGo
      €90 €141
      36% off
      36% off
      €141 €90
    • Cheapest
      MAA 10:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 11:30
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Dec 8 | IndiGo
      €90 €195
      54% off
      54% off
      €195 €90
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Oct 26 | IndiGo
      €91 €141
      35% off
      35% off
      €141 €91
    • MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Oct 25 | IndiGo
      €92
      35% off
      €141 €92
    • MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Nov 30 | IndiGo
      €96
      32% off
      €141 €96
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Nov 29 | IndiGo
      €96
      32% off
      €141 €96
    • MAA 19:40
      1h 25m
      Direct
      CMB 21:05
      Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Dec 3 | IndiGo
      €96
      32% off
      €141 €96
    • MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Nov 29 | IndiGo
      €96
      51% off
      €195 €96
    • MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Dec 5 | IndiGo
      €97
      31% off
      €141 €97
    • MAA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Oct 26 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MAA 15:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Nov 12 | SriLankan Airlines
      CMB 07:25
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 08:45
      Colombo - Chennai | Mon, Nov 16 | SriLankan Airlines
      €183 €252
      27% off
      27% off
      €252 €183
    • MAA 16:00
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:20
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Nov 1 | SriLankan Airlines
      CMB 13:30
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 14:50
      Colombo - Chennai | Tue, Nov 3 | SriLankan Airlines
      €183 €252
      27% off
      27% off
      €252 €183
    • MAA 09:50
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 11:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Nov 30 | SriLankan Airlines
      CMB 18:35
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 19:55
      Colombo - Chennai | Fri, Dec 4 | SriLankan Airlines
      €184 €252
      27% off
      27% off
      €252 €184
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Dec 14 | SriLankan Airlines
      CMB 13:30
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 14:50
      Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Dec 19 | SriLankan Airlines
      €184
      27% off
      €252 €184
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Dec 9 | SriLankan Airlines
      CMB 07:25
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 08:45
      Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Dec 13 | SriLankan Airlines
      €185
      27% off
      €252 €185
    • MAA 09:50
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 11:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Dec 10 | SriLankan Airlines
      CMB 07:25
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 08:45
      Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Dec 13 | SriLankan Airlines
      €185
      27% off
      €252 €185
    • MAA 09:50
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 11:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Dec 11 | SriLankan Airlines
      CMB 07:25
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 08:45
      Colombo - Chennai | Fri, Dec 18 | SriLankan Airlines
      €185
      27% off
      €252 €185
    • MAA 15:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Dec 3 | SriLankan Airlines
      CMB 07:25
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 08:45
      Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Dec 6 | SriLankan Airlines
      €185
      27% off
      €252 €185
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Dec 13 | SriLankan Airlines
      CMB 18:35
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 19:55
      Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Dec 19 | SriLankan Airlines
      €186
      26% off
      €252 €186
    • MAA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Oct 26 | Normal Airline
      CMB 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      MAA 16:00
      Colombo - Chennai | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Dec 8 | IndiGo
      €90 €141
      36% off
      36% off
      €141 €90
    • MAA 10:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 11:30
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Dec 8 | IndiGo
      €90 €195
      54% off
      54% off
      €195 €90
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Oct 26 | IndiGo
      €91 €141
      35% off
      35% off
      €141 €91
    • MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Oct 25 | IndiGo
      €92
      35% off
      €141 €92
    • MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Nov 30 | IndiGo
      €96
      32% off
      €141 €96
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Nov 29 | IndiGo
      €96
      32% off
      €141 €96
    • MAA 19:40
      1h 25m
      Direct
      CMB 21:05
      Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Dec 3 | IndiGo
      €96
      32% off
      €141 €96
    • MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Nov 29 | IndiGo
      €96
      51% off
      €195 €96
    • MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Dec 5 | IndiGo
      €97
      31% off
      €141 €97
    • MAA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Oct 26 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MAA 10:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 11:30
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Dec 8 | IndiGo
      €90 €263
      66% off
      66% off
      €263 €90
    • MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Nov 29 | IndiGo
      €96 €263
      63% off
      63% off
      €263 €96
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Oct 27 | IndiGo
      €99 €263
      62% off
      62% off
      €263 €99
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Nov 13 | SriLankan Airlines
      €99
      62% off
      €263 €99
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Oct 26 | IndiGo
      €102
      61% off
      €263 €102
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Nov 15 | IndiGo
      €110
      57% off
      €263 €110
    • MAA 10:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 11:30
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Nov 17 | IndiGo
      €114
      56% off
      €263 €114
    • MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Nov 28 | IndiGo
      €118
      55% off
      €263 €118
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Dec 18 | IndiGo
      €119
      55% off
      €263 €119
    • MAA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Oct 26 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Oct 25 | IndiGo
      €92 €288
      68% off
      68% off
      €288 €92
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Oct 27 | IndiGo
      €99 €288
      66% off
      66% off
      €288 €99
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Oct 26 | IndiGo
      €102 €288
      65% off
      65% off
      €288 €102
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Oct 30 | IndiGo
      €104
      64% off
      €288 €104
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Oct 31 | IndiGo
      €104
      64% off
      €288 €104
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Oct 29 | IndiGo
      €110
      62% off
      €288 €110
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Oct 28 | IndiGo
      €122
      57% off
      €288 €122
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Oct 30 | SriLankan Airlines
      €135
      53% off
      €288 €135
    • MAA 15:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Oct 26 | SriLankan Airlines
      €138
      52% off
      €288 €138
    • MAA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Oct 26 | Normal Airline
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    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Oct 26 | IndiGo
      €102 €195
      48% off
      48% off
      €195 €102
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Jan 6 | IndiGo
      €103 €303
      66% off
      66% off
      €303 €103
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Nov 25 | IndiGo
      €110 €303
      64% off
      64% off
      €303 €110
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Dec 4 | IndiGo
      €114
      62% off
      €303 €114
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Oct 27 | IndiGo
      €118
      61% off
      €303 €118
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Nov 3 | IndiGo
      €121
      60% off
      €303 €121
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Nov 11 | IndiGo
      €151
      50% off
      €303 €151
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Dec 14 | IndiGo
      €154
      49% off
      €303 €154
    • MAA 10:05
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 11:20
      Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Dec 10 | FitsAir
      €171
      44% off
      €303 €171
    • MAA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Oct 26 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Chennai to Colombo 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 to fly from Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport are usually in October, with an average price of €81. It is best to avoid August, when the average price can reach €133.

€133
€107
€81
€55
  • €81
    Oct
  • €87
    Nov
  • €101
    Dec
  • €93
    Jan
  • €95
    Feb
  • €92
    Mar
  • €111
    Apr
  • €110
    May
  • €98
    Jun
  • €117
    Jul
  • €133
    Aug
  • €126
    Sep

What is the cheapest month to fly return from Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return 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, November is often the month to find the lowest fares from Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, with an average price of €173. September is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching €212.

€212
€193
€173
€154
    Cheapest
  • €174
    Oct
  • €173
    Nov
  • €210
    Dec
  • €182
    Jan
  • €202
    Feb
  • €184
    Mar
  • €185
    Apr
  • €191
    May
  • €205
    Jun
  • €193
    Jul
  • €199
    Aug
  • €212
    Sep

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 departure day from Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is Tuesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Saturday as prices are typically highest on that day.

€109
€104
€98
€93
  • €101
    Mon
  • €98
    Tue
  • €108
    Wed
  • €103
    Thu
  • €106
    Fri
  • €109
    Sat
  • €108
    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 €80) among 6 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

IndiGo
From €80
SriLankan Airlines
From €95
Air India Express
From €127
Air India
From €157
AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
From €445
Malaysia Airlines
From €446

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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. 6E1179

    Chennai International Airport

    14:55

    MAA

    1h 20m

    16:15

    CMB

    S M - W T F S
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  2. 6E1171

    Chennai International Airport

    00:40

    MAA

    1h 20m

    02:00

    CMB

    S M T W T F S
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  3. UL124

    Chennai International Airport

    21:15

    MAA

    1h 25m

    22:40

    CMB

    S M T W T F S
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  4. UL128

    Chennai International Airport

    15:55

    MAA

    1h 25m

    17:20

    CMB

    S - T W T F S
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  5. UL122

    Chennai International Airport

    09:50

    MAA

    1h 20m

    11:10

    CMB

    S M T W T F S
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  6. 6E1173

    Chennai International Airport

    20:55

    MAA

    1h 15m

    22:10

    CMB

    S M T 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 distance 647.28 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price €90
Cheapest return ticket price €183

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 4 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 €145 in December, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Bandaranaike International Airport to downtown is about 29 km. It takes about 40 minutes by taxi.
  • 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.
  • One-way flights from Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport currently start from €90, and round-trip fares start from €183. The current lowest fare is a IndiGo flight departing on Tue, Dec 8; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines operate direct flights from Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, with an average flight time of 1 hour 3 minutes, and around 47 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is €144. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, with one-way fares starting from €90. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport operates around 48 weekly flights, mainly by IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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