Cheap flights from Chennai to Colombo (MAA–CMB)
MAAChennai International Airport
India
India
CMBBandaranaike International Colombo Airport
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
FitsAir, IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines fly Chennai to Colombo (MAA–CMB) nonstop and back, a great-circle distance of 647 km (402 mi).
- From
- MAA
- Chennai
- To
- CMB
- Colombo
- Nonstop
- Yes · 3 airlines
- Airlines
- 8D · 6E · UL
- Cheapest fare found
- ₹9,839 one-way
- Distance
- 647 km (402 mi)
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Chennai to Colombo fares by month
Cheapest one-way fare found: ₹9,839 for October 2026 on IndiGo, nonstop. Nonstop from ₹9,839.
- Oct ’26₹9,839
- Nov ’26₹10,572
- Dec ’26₹11,124
- Jan ’27₹11,131
- Feb ’27₹11,892
- Mar ’27₹12,104
- Apr ’27₹10,663
- May ’27₹11,637
- Jun ’27₹11,637
- Jul ’27₹11,637
Cheapest one-way fares per month of departure in the Aviasales price cache, found . Fares change by the hour: the live fare is shown when you search.
When to fly MAA–CMB
For Chennai (MAA) to Bandaranaike Colombo (CMB), October 2026 had the lowest fare found (₹9,839).
Chennai to Colombo: frequently asked questions
Fares: Aviasales price cache, 8 October 2026.
How much is a flight from Chennai (MAA) to Bandaranaike Colombo (CMB)?
From ₹9,839 one-way, the cheapest fare found for October 2026 on IndiGo, nonstop; nonstop from ₹9,839 (found 8 October 2026).
Which airlines fly MAA–CMB direct?
FitsAir, IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines.
What is the cheapest month to fly MAA–CMB?
October 2026, at ₹9,839; the dearest month found was ₹12,104.
What is the time difference between Chennai and Colombo?
None: Chennai and Colombo keep the same time.
Colombo to Chennai: the return flight (CMB–MAA)
All 3 airlines also fly CMB–MAA nonstop.
Airlines flying MAA–CMB nonstop
| Airline | Usually takes off (MAA time) | Type | Alliance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FitsAir 8D | — | full-service | — | — |
 IndiGo 6E | — | low-cost | — | — |
| SriLankan Airlines UL | — | full-service | oneworld | — |
MAA–CMB route map
More from Chennai and Colombo
Other arrivals in Sri Lanka
Also nonstop from MAA, nearest to CMB first (straight-line distance):
- Jaffna (JAF) · 291 km (181 mi) from CMB
Explore the airlines’ route maps
- FitsAir route map and destinations
- IndiGo route map and destinations
- SriLankan Airlines route map and destinations
Plan your arrival at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB)
Departure
Chennai International Airport
Chennai (MAA), Chennai. In our data, 34 airlines fly nonstop from MAA to 61 destinations.
View MAA airport guide →Arrival
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport
Bandaranaike Colombo (CMB), Colombo.
Onward from Colombo
Places you can't fly to nonstop from MAA, but can from CMB — for a stopover or a second leg.
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