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Cheapest time to fly from Chennai to Colombo

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration1 h and 20 mFlights between Chennai and Colombo take, on average, 1 h and 20 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£83Cheapest price for a flight between Chennai and Colombo found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportChennai International AirportWhen flying from Chennai to Colombo

Destination airportBandaranaike International AirportFor the route from Chennai to Colombo

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Chennai to Colombo

Airlines flying this routeIndiGo, Srilankan AirlinesAirline(s) with flights between Chennai to Colombo

One-way average Price£103The average price for a flight Chennai - Colombo at Opodo is £103, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data August is the most popular time to book a flight to Colombo when departing from Chennai

Airlines that fly from Chennai to Colombo

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Last checked on Mon 02/11

Distance: 427 mi

Chennai airports

Chennai International Airport (MAA)How far from city centre: 10 mi

Colombo airports

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)How far from city centre: 17 mi

Book your Chennai to Colombo flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Chennai to Colombo (Sri Lanka) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £83, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Chennai to Colombo takes roughly 1 h and 20 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Chennai–Colombo route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Chennai International Airport (MAA)
Arrival airport: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

The weather in Colombo

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Colombo, temperatures average around 32ºC in the warmest months and roughly 23ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 32ºC
Lows: down to 22ºC
Hottest month: April
Coldest month: January
Driest month: January
Wettest month: November

Tips for cheaper flights from Chennai to Colombo

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Chennai to Colombo:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Colombo. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Chennai to Colombo

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Chennai to Colombo?

When you fly from Chennai to Colombo the average price is £103. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Chennai to Colombo at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Chennai to Colombo is 83 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Chennai to Colombo?

The most popular months to book a flight from Chennai to Colombo are August, July and November, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Chennai to Colombo?

The best time of the year to go to Colombo when flying from Chennai depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Colombo from Chennai in terms of searches from our customer, followed by January and February. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, April and November are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Chennai - Colombo.

How long does the flight take to go from Chennai to Colombo?

The total flight time between Chennai and Colombo is of around 1 h and 20 m on average, considering an average distance of 426.57 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Colombo compared to Chennai?

While in Chennai temperatures can reach an average of 32º ºC in summer, Colombo can experience temperatures up to 28º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 27º ºC in Colombo, compared to the 25º ºC average in Chennai.

Which airports have flights between Chennai and Colombo?

The main airport route flying between Chennai and Colombo is: Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bandaranaike International Airport(CMB). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Chennai to Colombo?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Chennai to Colombo are:

Srilankan Airlines.
IndiGo.

Air India

Air India Express

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