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Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight

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 INR 8,812 and round-trip from INR 17,965. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        MAA 21:15
        1h 25m
        Direct
        CMB 22:40
        Chennai - Colombo | Sat, Oct 3 | SriLankan Airlines
        CMB 18:45
        1h 25m
        Direct
        MAA 20:10
        Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Oct 10 | SriLankan Airlines
        INR 17,965 INR 22,150
        19% off
        19% off
        INR 22,150 INR 17,965
      • MAA 21:15
        1h 25m
        Direct
        CMB 22:40
        Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Oct 1 | SriLankan Airlines
        CMB 07:25
        1h 25m
        Direct
        MAA 08:50
        Colombo - Chennai | Tue, Oct 6 | SriLankan Airlines
        INR 18,150 INR 22,150
        18% off
        18% off
        INR 22,150 INR 18,150
      • MAA 15:55
        1h 25m
        Direct
        CMB 17:20
        Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Sep 16 | SriLankan Airlines
        CMB 13:35
        1h 25m
        Direct
        MAA 15:00
        Colombo - Chennai | Tue, Sep 22 | SriLankan Airlines
        INR 19,415 INR 22,150
        12% off
        12% off
        INR 22,150 INR 19,415
      • MAA 21:15
        1h 25m
        Direct
        CMB 22:40
        Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Sep 8 | SriLankan Airlines
        CMB 13:35
        1h 25m
        Direct
        MAA 15:00
        Colombo - Chennai | Tue, Sep 15 | SriLankan Airlines
        INR 19,415
        12% off
        INR 22,150 INR 19,415
      • MAA 21:15
        1h 25m
        Direct
        CMB 22:40
        Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Sep 22 | SriLankan Airlines
        CMB 13:30
        1h 25m
        Direct
        MAA 14:55
        Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Sep 24 | SriLankan Airlines
        INR 19,458
        12% off
        INR 22,150 INR 19,458
      • MAA 21:15
        1h 25m
        Direct
        CMB 22:40
        Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Oct 13 | SriLankan Airlines
        CMB 18:45
        1h 25m
        Direct
        MAA 20:10
        Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Oct 17 | SriLankan Airlines
        INR 19,543
        12% off
        INR 22,150 INR 19,543
      • MAA 20:55
        1h 20m
        Direct
        CMB 22:15
        Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Oct 27 | SriLankan Airlines
        CMB 07:25
        1h 20m
        Direct
        MAA 08:45
        Colombo - Chennai | Fri, Oct 30 | SriLankan Airlines
        INR 19,600
        12% off
        INR 22,150 INR 19,600
      • MAA 15:55
        1h 25m
        Direct
        CMB 17:20
        Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Oct 22 | SriLankan Airlines
        CMB 07:25
        1h 25m
        Direct
        MAA 08:50
        Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Oct 24 | SriLankan Airlines
        INR 19,614
        11% off
        INR 22,150 INR 19,614
      • MAA 15:55
        1h 25m
        Direct
        CMB 17:20
        Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Oct 11 | SriLankan Airlines
        CMB 13:30
        1h 25m
        Direct
        MAA 14:55
        Colombo - Chennai | Fri, Oct 16 | SriLankan Airlines
        INR 19,671
        11% off
        INR 22,150 INR 19,671
      • MAA 21:15
        1h 25m
        Direct
        CMB 22:40
        Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Oct 5 | SriLankan Airlines
        CMB 13:30
        1h 25m
        Direct
        MAA 14:55
        Colombo - Chennai | Thu, Oct 8 | SriLankan Airlines
        INR 19,671
        11% off
        INR 22,150 INR 19,671
      • MAA 21:15
        1h 25m
        Direct
        CMB 22:40
        Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Sep 29 | SriLankan Airlines
        CMB 13:35
        1h 25m
        Direct
        MAA 15:00
        Colombo - Chennai | Tue, Oct 6 | SriLankan Airlines
        INR 19,699
        11% off
        INR 22,150 INR 19,699
      • MAA 21:15
        1h 25m
        Direct
        CMB 22:40
        Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Sep 15 | SriLankan Airlines
        CMB 13:35
        1h 25m
        Direct
        MAA 15:00
        Colombo - Chennai | Sat, Sep 19 | SriLankan Airlines
        INR 19,713
        11% off
        INR 22,150 INR 19,713
      • MAA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CMB 14:00
        Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Aug 30 | Normal Airline
        CMB 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        MAA 16:00
        Colombo - Chennai | Tue, Sep 1 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MAA 19:40
        1h 15m
        Direct
        CMB 20:55
        Chennai - Colombo | Tue, Sep 15 | IndiGo
        INR 8,812 INR 10,876
        19% off
        19% off
        INR 10,876 INR 8,812
      • MAA 19:40
        1h 20m
        Direct
        CMB 21:00
        Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Sep 7 | IndiGo
        INR 9,068 INR 10,876
        17% off
        17% off
        INR 10,876 INR 9,068
      • MAA 19:40
        1h 20m
        Direct
        CMB 21:00
        Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Sep 13 | IndiGo
        INR 9,168 INR 10,876
        16% off
        16% off
        INR 10,876 INR 9,168
      • MAA 19:40
        1h 20m
        Direct
        CMB 21:00
        Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Sep 11 | IndiGo
        INR 9,267
        15% off
        INR 10,876 INR 9,267
      • MAA 01:20
        1h 20m
        Direct
        CMB 02:40
        Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Sep 23 | IndiGo
        INR 9,338
        14% off
        INR 10,876 INR 9,338
      • MAA 19:40
        1h 20m
        Direct
        CMB 21:00
        Chennai - Colombo | Mon, Sep 14 | IndiGo
        INR 9,381
        14% off
        INR 10,876 INR 9,381
      • MAA 01:20
        1h 20m
        Direct
        CMB 02:40
        Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Oct 22 | IndiGo
        INR 9,395
        14% off
        INR 10,876 INR 9,395
      • MAA 19:40
        1h 20m
        Direct
        CMB 21:00
        Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Sep 17 | IndiGo
        INR 9,395
        14% off
        INR 10,876 INR 9,395
      • MAA 01:20
        1h 20m
        Direct
        CMB 02:40
        Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Oct 23 | IndiGo
        INR 9,452
        13% off
        INR 10,876 INR 9,452
      • MAA 01:20
        1h 20m
        Direct
        CMB 02:40
        Chennai - Colombo | Fri, Oct 9 | IndiGo
        INR 9,523
        12% off
        INR 10,876 INR 9,523
      • MAA 14:55
        1h 20m
        Direct
        CMB 16:15
        Chennai - Colombo | Thu, Sep 3 | IndiGo
        INR 9,566
        12% off
        INR 10,876 INR 9,566
      • MAA 01:20
        1h 20m
        Direct
        CMB 02:40
        Chennai - Colombo | Wed, Oct 14 | IndiGo
        INR 9,679
        11% off
        INR 10,876 INR 9,679
      • MAA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CMB 14:00
        Chennai - Colombo | Sun, Aug 30 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months according to the latest Trip.com data.

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 August, with an average price of INR 8,596. It is best to avoid July, when the average price can reach INR 12,374.

INR 12,374
INR 10,485
INR 8,596
INR 6,707
  • INR 8,596
    Aug
  • INR 9,439
    Sep
  • INR 9,015
    Oct
  • INR 9,211
    Nov
  • INR 10,624
    Dec
  • INR 9,838
    Jan
  • INR 10,025
    Feb
  • INR 9,727
    Mar
  • INR 11,684
    Apr
  • INR 11,665
    May
  • INR 10,355
    Jun
  • INR 12,374
    Jul

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, August is often the month to find the lowest fares from Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, with an average price of INR 15,060. December is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching INR 22,190.

INR 22,190
INR 18,625
INR 15,060
INR 11,495
  • INR 15,060
    Aug
  • INR 15,632
    Sep
  • INR 17,235
    Oct
  • INR 18,268
    Nov
  • INR 22,190
    Dec
  • INR 19,313
    Jan
  • INR 21,398
    Feb
  • INR 19,481
    Mar
  • INR 19,611
    Apr
  • INR 20,176
    May
  • INR 21,696
    Jun
  • INR 20,458
    Jul

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.

INR 10,863
INR 10,318
INR 9,773
INR 9,228
  • INR 10,445
    Mon
  • INR 9,773
    Tue
  • INR 10,863
    Wed
  • INR 10,231
    Thu
  • INR 10,376
    Fri
  • INR 10,824
    Sat
  • INR 10,697
    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 IndiGo (from INR 8,812) among 8 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

IndiGo
From INR 8,812
SriLankan Airlines
From INR 10,063
Air India
From INR 16,274
Air India Express
From INR 17,638
Akasa Air
From INR 20,538
Malaysia Airlines
From INR 33,173
Thai Airways
From INR 33,883
Etihad Airways
From INR 69,628

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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. 6E1173

    Chennai International Airport

    19:40

    MAA

    1h 20m

    21:00

    CMB

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  2. 6E1171

    Chennai International Airport

    01:20

    MAA

    1h 20m

    02:40

    CMB

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  3. 6E1179

    Chennai International Airport

    14:55

    MAA

    1h 20m

    16:15

    CMB

    S M - W T F S
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  4. UL124

    Chennai International Airport

    21:15

    MAA

    1h 25m

    22:40

    CMB

    S M T W T F S
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  5. 6E1175

    Chennai International Airport

    10:00

    MAA

    1h 30m

    11:30

    CMB

    S M 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 INR 8,812
Cheapest return ticket price INR 17,965

FAQs for Chennai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport Flights

  • How long does it take to fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)?

    It takes around 1 hour 22 minutes to fly from Chennai International Airport (maa) to Bandaranaike International Airport(cmb).
  • There are around 7 daily flights from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
  • Tickets cost around INR 11,427 in October, making it the cheapest month to book. Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around INR 19,998 in August, 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.
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