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Cheapest time to fly from Colombo to Chennai

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle 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 15 mFlights between Colombo and Chennai take, on average, 1 h and 15 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£140Cheapest price for a flight between Colombo and Chennai found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportBandaranaike International AirportWhen flying from Colombo to Chennai

Destination airportChennai International AirportFor the route from Colombo to Chennai

High seasonMayAccording to search data from our customers, May is the busiest time to fly from Colombo to Chennai

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

One-way average Price£133The average price for a flight Colombo - Chennai at Opodo is £133, based on the price of last 6 months

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

Exchange rate

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1 INR = 0.01 GBP

Last checked on Sun 08/11

Distance: 427 mi

Colombo airports

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

Chennai airports

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

Book your Colombo to Chennai flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Colombo to Chennai (India) 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 £140, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Colombo to Chennai takes roughly 1 h and 25 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Colombo–Chennai route

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

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

The weather in Chennai

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Chennai, temperatures average around 37ºC in the warmest months and roughly 21ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 37ºC
Lows: down to 20ºC
Hottest month: May
Coldest month: January
Driest month: February
Wettest month: November

Tips for cheaper flights from Colombo to Chennai

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

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 Chennai. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Colombo to Chennai

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

When you fly from Colombo to Chennai the average price is £133. 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 Colombo to Chennai at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Colombo to Chennai is 140 £. 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 Colombo to Chennai?

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

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

The best time of the year to go to Chennai when flying from Colombo 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 Chennai from Colombo in terms of searches from our customer, followed by January and August. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, October and July are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Colombo - Chennai.

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

The total flight time between Colombo and Chennai is of around 1 h and 15 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 Chennai compared to Colombo?

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

Which airports have flights between Colombo and Chennai?

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

Which are the airlines with flights from Colombo to Chennai?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Colombo to Chennai are:

Srilankan Airlines.
IndiGo.

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