฿5,536 Cheap Flights from Colombo (CMB) to Chennai (MAA)

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Cheap Flights from Colombo (CMB) to Chennai (MAA)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at ฿5,536 for one-way flights and ฿6,122 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

IndiGo
Fri, 10 Oct - Sun, 12 Oct
CMB
Colombo
MAA
Chennai
฿6,122 Return, found 2 days ago
฿6,122
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Select IndiGo flight, departing Fri, 10 Oct from Colombo to Chennai, returning Sun, 12 Oct, priced at ฿6,122 found 2 days ago
IndiGo
Fri, 10 Oct - Sun, 12 Oct
CMB
Colombo
MAA
Chennai
฿6,247 Return, found 2 days ago
฿6,247
Return
found 2 days ago
Select IndiGo flight, departing Fri, 10 Oct from Colombo to Chennai, returning Sun, 12 Oct, priced at ฿6,247 found 2 days ago
IndiGo
Sat, 15 Nov - Sat, 22 Nov
CMB
Colombo
MAA
Chennai
฿6,249 Return, found 1 day ago
฿6,249
Return
found 1 day ago
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IndiGo
Sat, 11 Oct - Sun, 12 Oct
CMB
Colombo
MAA
Chennai
฿6,275 Return, found 1 day ago
฿6,275
Return
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IndiGo
Fri, 10 Oct - Sun, 19 Oct
CMB
Colombo
MAA
Chennai
฿6,377 Return, just found
฿6,377
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IndiGo
Fri, 10 Oct - Sun, 19 Oct
CMB
Colombo
MAA
Chennai
฿6,502 Return, just found
฿6,502
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IndiGo
Fri, 10 Oct - Sun, 19 Oct
CMB
Colombo
MAA
Chennai
฿6,602 Return, just found
฿6,602
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IndiGo
Fri, 10 Oct - Sun, 19 Oct
CMB
Colombo
MAA
Chennai
฿6,727 Return, just found
฿6,727
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Air India
Fri, 10 Oct - Sun, 19 Oct
CMB
Colombo
MAA
Chennai
฿6,860 Return, just found
฿6,860
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SriLankan Airlines
Fri, 10 Oct - Sun, 19 Oct
CMB
Colombo
MAA
Chennai
฿7,780 Return, just found
฿7,780
Return
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Find the cheapest month to fly from Colombo (CMB) to Chennai (MAA)

June is typically the cheapest month to fly

From ฿4,228 - ฿8,243 per traveller.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Colombo International Airport to Chennai Airport?
Start packing your bags, because round-trip flights from Colombo International Airport to Chennai Intl. Airport (MAA) start from ฿6,122. That's based on fares listed within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year. Prices can rise quickly, so book today to secure the best deal. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) to MAA?
Most flights can be conveniently cancelled online, but whether you incur a fee all comes down to your airline. If you do need to cancel your getaway, follow the easy instructions in the Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from CMB to Chennai Intl. Airport (MAA) that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) to MAA flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) to MAA?
That movie you've been desperate to see will just have to wait — the flight distance between Colombo International Airport and Chennai Intl. Airport (MAA) is only 650 kilometres. The captain will be instructing you to put your seat upright for touchdown before you know it.
Which airlines fly direct from Colombo International Airport to MAA?
IndiGo (6E) is one of the top choices for many travellers flying between Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) and MAA. Select from the 91 flights it offers on this route each month. You could also take a look at the airfares with SriLankan Airlines (UL). This carrier operates 82 flights a month between Seeduwa - Katunayake and Chennai.
Are CMB to Chennai Intl. Airport (MAA) flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Late planners can occasionally find a bargain, with some of the cheapest fares from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) to Chennai Airport cropping up a few weeks prior to the departure date. If you'd rather plan ahead, Expedia compares and updates the best flight deals continually — as early as a year in advance in some cases. It depends on the carrier though, as not every airline releases prices so far in advance.

Travel information

Travel information

Origin airport
Bandaranaike Intl.
Destination airport
Chennai Intl.
Airlines serving
Air India, IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines
Return price
฿6,122
Distance
642 km
Average flight time
1 hour 22 mins

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