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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 US$101 and round-trip from US$204. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      MAA 15:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Nov 2 | SriLankan Airlines
      CMB 18:35
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 19:55
      Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Nov 5 | SriLankan Airlines
      US$204 US$249
      18% off
      18% off
      US$249 US$204
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Dec 13 | SriLankan Airlines
      CMB 13:30
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 14:50
      Colombo - Chennai | Fri, Dec 18 | SriLankan Airlines
      US$206 US$249
      17% off
      17% off
      US$249 US$206
    • 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 | Thu, Dec 17 | SriLankan Airlines
      US$208 US$249
      16% off
      16% off
      US$249 US$208
    • MAA 09:50
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 11:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Dec 6 | SriLankan Airlines
      CMB 07:25
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 08:45
      Colombo - Chennai | Sun, Dec 13 | SriLankan Airlines
      US$208
      16% off
      US$249 US$208
    • MAA 09:50
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 11:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Nov 5 | SriLankan Airlines
      CMB 07:25
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 08:45
      Colombo - Chennai | Mon, Nov 9 | SriLankan Airlines
      US$208
      16% off
      US$249 US$208
    • MAA 16:00
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:20
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Nov 24 | SriLankan Airlines
      CMB 13:30
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 14:50
      Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Nov 26 | SriLankan Airlines
      US$208
      16% off
      US$249 US$208
    • MAA 16:00
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:20
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Nov 3 | SriLankan Airlines
      CMB 07:25
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 08:45
      Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Nov 7 | SriLankan Airlines
      US$209
      16% off
      US$249 US$209
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Nov 4 | SriLankan Airlines
      CMB 13:30
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 14:50
      Colombo - Chennai | Fri, Nov 6 | SriLankan Airlines
      US$209
      16% off
      US$249 US$209
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Nov 21 | SriLankan Airlines
      CMB 07:25
      1h 20m
      Direct
      MAA 08:45
      Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Nov 28 | SriLankan Airlines
      US$218
      12% off
      US$249 US$218
    • MAA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Oct 31 | Normal Airline
      CMB 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      MAA 16:00
      Colombo - Chennai | Mon, Nov 2 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Dec 7 | IndiGo
      US$101 US$133
      24% off
      24% off
      US$133 US$101
    • Cheapest
      MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Dec 8 | IndiGo
      US$101 US$133
      24% off
      24% off
      US$133 US$101
    • Cheapest
      MAA 10:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 11:30
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Dec 8 | IndiGo
      US$101 US$188
      46% off
      46% off
      US$188 US$101
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Dec 4 | IndiGo
      US$102
      23% off
      US$133 US$102
    • MAA 10:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 11:30
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Dec 15 | IndiGo
      US$108
      19% off
      US$133 US$108
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Dec 18 | IndiGo
      US$112
      16% off
      US$133 US$112
    • MAA 09:50
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 11:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Dec 6 | SriLankan Airlines
      US$115
      14% off
      US$133 US$115
    • MAA 10:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 11:30
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Dec 9 | IndiGo
      US$115
      14% off
      US$133 US$115
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Dec 12 | SriLankan Airlines
      US$115
      14% off
      US$133 US$115
    • MAA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Oct 31 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Dec 7 | IndiGo
      US$101 US$133
      24% off
      24% off
      US$133 US$101
    • MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Dec 8 | IndiGo
      US$101 US$133
      24% off
      24% off
      US$133 US$101
    • MAA 10:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 11:30
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Dec 8 | IndiGo
      US$101 US$188
      46% off
      46% off
      US$188 US$101
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Dec 4 | IndiGo
      US$102
      23% off
      US$133 US$102
    • MAA 10:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 11:30
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Dec 15 | IndiGo
      US$108
      19% off
      US$133 US$108
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Dec 18 | IndiGo
      US$112
      16% off
      US$133 US$112
    • MAA 09:50
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 11:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Dec 6 | SriLankan Airlines
      US$115
      14% off
      US$133 US$115
    • MAA 10:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 11:30
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Dec 9 | IndiGo
      US$115
      14% off
      US$133 US$115
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Dec 12 | SriLankan Airlines
      US$115
      14% off
      US$133 US$115
    • MAA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Oct 31 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MAA 10:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 11:30
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Dec 8 | IndiGo
      US$101 US$222
      55% off
      55% off
      US$222 US$101
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Dec 18 | IndiGo
      US$112 US$222
      50% off
      50% off
      US$222 US$112
    • MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Nov 28 | IndiGo
      US$120 US$222
      46% off
      46% off
      US$222 US$120
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Nov 15 | IndiGo
      US$123
      45% off
      US$222 US$123
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Jan 6 | IndiGo
      US$129
      42% off
      US$222 US$129
    • MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Nov 29 | IndiGo
      US$130
      41% off
      US$222 US$130
    • MAA 10:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 11:30
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Nov 17 | IndiGo
      US$135
      39% off
      US$222 US$135
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 22:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Nov 13 | SriLankan Airlines
      US$158
      28% off
      US$222 US$158
    • MAA 16:00
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:20
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Nov 14 | SriLankan Airlines
      US$159
      28% off
      US$222 US$159
    • MAA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Oct 31 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Nov 1 | IndiGo
      US$117 US$260
      55% off
      55% off
      US$260 US$117
    • MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Nov 3 | IndiGo
      US$125 US$260
      52% off
      52% off
      US$260 US$125
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Nov 5 | IndiGo
      US$125 US$260
      52% off
      52% off
      US$260 US$125
    • MAA 10:10
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 11:30
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Nov 4 | IndiGo
      US$136
      48% off
      US$260 US$136
    • MAA 00:40
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 02:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Oct 30 | IndiGo
      US$140
      46% off
      US$260 US$140
    • MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Oct 31 | IndiGo
      US$140
      46% off
      US$260 US$140
    • MAA 14:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 16:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Nov 2 | IndiGo
      US$143
      45% off
      US$260 US$143
    • MAA 15:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Oct 30 | SriLankan Airlines
      US$157
      40% off
      US$260 US$157
    • MAA 15:55
      1h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:15
      Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Nov 5 | SriLankan Airlines
      US$161
      38% off
      US$260 US$161
    • MAA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Oct 31 | Normal Airline
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    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Nov 16 | IndiGo
      US$117 US$133
      12% off
      12% off
      US$133 US$117
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Nov 1 | IndiGo
      US$117 US$133
      12% off
      12% off
      US$133 US$117
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Dec 10 | IndiGo
      US$125 US$280
      55% off
      55% off
      US$280 US$125
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Jan 6 | IndiGo
      US$129
      31% off
      US$188 US$129
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Dec 14 | IndiGo
      US$131
      53% off
      US$280 US$131
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Jan 13 | IndiGo
      US$146
      48% off
      US$280 US$146
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Nov 25 | IndiGo
      US$149
      47% off
      US$280 US$149
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Nov 11 | IndiGo
      US$150
      46% off
      US$280 US$150
    • MAA 20:55
      1h 15m
      Direct
      CMB 22:10
      Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Nov 29 | IndiGo
      US$181
      35% off
      US$280 US$181
    • MAA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Oct 31 | 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 November, with an average price of US$98. It is best to avoid August, when the average price can reach US$149.

US$149
US$124
US$98
US$73
    Cheapest
  • US$101
    Oct
  • US$98
    Nov
  • US$113
    Dec
  • US$104
    Jan
  • US$106
    Feb
  • US$103
    Mar
  • US$124
    Apr
  • US$124
    May
  • US$110
    Jun
  • US$131
    Jul
  • US$149
    Aug
  • US$141
    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 US$193. September is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching US$237.

US$237
US$215
US$193
US$171
    Cheapest
  • US$199
    Oct
  • US$193
    Nov
  • US$235
    Dec
  • US$204
    Jan
  • US$226
    Feb
  • US$206
    Mar
  • US$207
    Apr
  • US$213
    May
  • US$229
    Jun
  • US$216
    Jul
  • US$222
    Aug
  • US$237
    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 Wednesday as prices are typically highest on that day.

US$124
US$117
US$109
US$102
  • US$114
    Mon
  • US$109
    Tue
  • US$124
    Wed
  • US$116
    Thu
  • US$121
    Fri
  • US$122
    Sat
  • US$121
    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 SriLankan Airlines (from US$107) among 5 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

SriLankan Airlines
From US$107
IndiGo
From US$107
Air India
From US$160
Air India Express
From US$163
FitsAir
From US$193

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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. 6E1173

    Chennai International Airport

    20:55

    MAA

    1h 15m

    22:10

    CMB

    S M T W T F S
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  3. 6E1175

    Chennai International Airport

    10:10

    MAA

    1h 20m

    11:30

    CMB

    S M T W T F S
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  4. UL122

    Chennai International Airport

    09:50

    MAA

    1h 20m

    11:10

    CMB

    S M T W T F S
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  5. UL128

    Chennai International Airport

    15:55

    MAA

    1h 20m

    17:15

    CMB

    S M T W T F S
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  6. UL124

    Chennai International Airport

    20:55

    MAA

    1h 20m

    22:15

    CMB

    S M T W T F S
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  7. 6E1171

    Chennai International Airport

    00:40

    MAA

    1h 20m

    02:00

    CMB

    - - 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 647.28km
Cheapest one-way ticket price US$101
Cheapest return ticket price US$204

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 00:40, 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 US$171 in December, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Bandaranaike International Airport to downtown is about 29km, by taxi about 40 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is Katugastota Airport. The distance is around 85km.
  • 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 US$101, and round-trip fares start from US$204. The current lowest fare is a IndiGo flight departing on Mon, Dec 7; 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 US$161. 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 US$101. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport operates around 45 weekly flights, mainly by IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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