CA $147 Cheap Flights from Chennai (MAA) to Colombo (CMB)

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

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at CA $147 for one-way flights and CA $309 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

SriLankan Airlines
Mon, Jan 25 - Mon, Feb 1
MAA
Chennai
CMB
Colombo
CA $309 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
CA $309
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select SriLankan Airlines flight, departing Mon, Jan 25 from Chennai to Colombo, returning Mon, Feb 1, priced at CA $309 found 9 hours ago
SriLankan Airlines
Wed, Oct 21 - Mon, Oct 26
MAA
Chennai
CMB
Colombo
CA $312 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
CA $312
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select SriLankan Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 21 from Chennai to Colombo, returning Mon, Oct 26, priced at CA $312 found 2 days ago
SriLankan Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Sun, May 17
MAA
Chennai
CMB
Colombo
CA $313 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
CA $313
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select SriLankan Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 5 from Chennai to Colombo, returning Sun, May 17, priced at CA $313 found 1 hour ago
SriLankan Airlines
Tue, Aug 4 - Tue, Aug 18
MAA
Chennai
CMB
Colombo
CA $315 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
CA $315
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select SriLankan Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 4 from Chennai to Colombo, returning Tue, Aug 18, priced at CA $315 found 1 day ago
SriLankan Airlines
Thu, May 7 - Sun, May 17
MAA
Chennai
CMB
Colombo
CA $316 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
CA $316
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select SriLankan Airlines flight, departing Thu, May 7 from Chennai to Colombo, returning Sun, May 17, priced at CA $316 found 3 days ago
SriLankan Airlines
Fri, Jul 17 - Fri, Jul 24
MAA
Chennai
CMB
Colombo
CA $316 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
CA $316
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select SriLankan Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jul 17 from Chennai to Colombo, returning Fri, Jul 24, priced at CA $316 found 5 days ago
SriLankan Airlines
Mon, May 25 - Fri, Jun 19
MAA
Chennai
CMB
Colombo
CA $317 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
CA $317
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select SriLankan Airlines flight, departing Mon, May 25 from Chennai to Colombo, returning Fri, Jun 19, priced at CA $317 found 10 hours ago
SriLankan Airlines
Fri, Jul 17 - Mon, Jul 20
MAA
Chennai
CMB
Colombo
CA $319 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
CA $319
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select SriLankan Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jul 17 from Chennai to Colombo, returning Mon, Jul 20, priced at CA $319 found 2 days ago
IndiGo
Tue, May 5 - Sun, May 17
MAA
Chennai
CMB
Colombo
CA $399 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
CA $399
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select IndiGo flight, departing Tue, May 5 from Chennai to Colombo, returning Sun, May 17, priced at CA $399 found 1 hour ago
Air India
Tue, May 19 - Fri, May 22
MAA
Chennai
CMB
Colombo
CA $543 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
CA $543
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Air India flight, departing Tue, May 19 from Chennai to Colombo, returning Fri, May 22, priced at CA $543 found 2 days ago

Alternative airports near Colombo

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Bandaranaike Intl. CMB. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city centre is 28 minutes. Flights from CA $341
CMB
Bandaranaike Intl.
Cheapest
Average driving time to city centre28 min
Flights from CA $341

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Chennai Airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB)?
Based on airfares listed within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year, round-trip flights from Chennai Intl. Airport (MAA) to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) start from CA $309. Make your booking today to score the best price for your exciting adventure. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Chennai Intl. Airport (MAA) to CMB?
Each airline has its own terms and conditions. If you decide to cancel your vacation, head to our Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from MAA to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) that have flexible change policies?
Flights from MAA to CMB offering flexible change policies are available with many carriers. Simply use our "No change fees" filter while searching. You'll only need to cover the fare difference, with no extra fees to worry about.
How many hours is the flight from MAA to CMB?
Get comfortable, choose an in-flight TV show and 1 hour and 20 minutes will pass by in the blink of an eye. That's how long it takes to travel to Colombo International Airport from Chennai Airport.
How far is the flight from Chennai Intl. Airport (MAA) to Colombo International Airport?
It's only 650 kilometres from Chennai Intl. Airport (MAA) to CMB. It's quite possible that you'll spend more time getting to and from the airport than actually flying!
Which airlines fly direct from Chennai Airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB)?
Getting from MAA to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) is easy when you have a nice range of airlines to choose from. These are some of the best:

  • SriLankan Airlines - (UL) with 91 monthly flights
  • IndiGo - (6E) with 91 monthly flights
  • Air India - (AI) with 30 monthly flights
  • FitsAir - (8D) with 13 monthly flights

Are Chennai Airport to CMB flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Flight tickets from Chennai Airport to Colombo International Airport are available up to a year prior to departure on Expedia. And although you may occasionally pick up a great last-minute deal, it's not something you should bank on. Also, booking your flights ahead of time means you'll have more options — and you can avoid landing the dreaded middle seat! We frequently update our fares to make sure you get the biggest bargains, so keep checking in for all the latest specials.

Travel information

Origin airport
Chennai Intl.
Destination airport
Bandaranaike Intl.
Airlines serving
Air India, IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines
Roundtrip price
CA $309
Distance
642 km
Average flight time
1 hour 22 mins

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