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  4. Chennai - Colombo

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Thu, 3 Sept - Sun, 6 Sept
Srilankan Airlines
Srilankan AirlinesDirect
MAA - CMB
Srilankan Airlines
Srilankan AirlinesDirect
CMB - MAA
320$
314$
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Mon, 20 July - Mon, 27 July
Srilankan Airlines
Srilankan AirlinesDirect
MAA - CMB
Srilankan Airlines
Srilankan AirlinesDirect
CMB - MAA
320$
314$
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Thu, 13 Aug - Sun, 16 Aug
Srilankan Airlines
Srilankan AirlinesDirect
MAA - CMB
Srilankan Airlines
Srilankan AirlinesDirect
CMB - MAA
322$
316$
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Mon, 29 June - Mon, 6 July
Srilankan Airlines
Srilankan AirlinesDirect
MAA - CMB
Srilankan Airlines
Srilankan AirlinesDirect
CMB - MAA
330$
323$
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Fri, 4 Sept
IndiGo
IndiGoDirect
MAA - CMB
136$
125$
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Sun, 28 June
IndiGo
IndiGoDirect
MAA - CMB
142$
131$
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Fri, 17 July
IndiGo
IndiGoDirect
MAA - CMB
147$
140$
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Thu, 13 Aug
IndiGo
IndiGoDirect
MAA - CMB
151$
140$
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Tue, 4 Aug
IndiGo
IndiGoDirect
MAA - CMB
152$
141$
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Tue, 21 July
IndiGo
IndiGoDirect
MAA - CMB
189$
187$
Prime price per passenger
The prices shown on this page were available within the last 20 days for the specified periods and should not be considered the final price offered. Please note that availability and prices are subject to change.

Cheapest time to fly from Chennai to Colombo

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of August. Take advantage of this per
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Last checked on Thu, 18/06
Distance: 687 kms
Chennai airports
Chennai International Airport (MAA)How far from city centre: 16 kms
Colombo airports
Katunayake International (CMB)How far from city centre: 27 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Chennai to Colombo

How long does the flight take to go from Chennai to Colombo?
The total flight time between Chennai and Colombo is of around 1 h and 20 m on average, considering an average distance of 686.5 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
On average, how much is the price of a flight from Chennai to Colombo?
When you fly from Chennai to Colombo the average price is $202. 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 Chennai to Colombo at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Chennai to Colombo is $125. 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 Chennai to Colombo?
The most popular months to book a trip from Chennai to Colombo are August, November and July, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Chennai to Colombo?
The best time of the year to go to Colombo when flying from Chennai 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 Colombo from Chennai in terms of searches from our customer, followed by January and June. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, April, March and May are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Chennai - Colombo.
How is the weather in Colombo compared to Chennai?
While in Chennai temperatures can reach an average of 32º ºC in summer, Colombo's temperatures can rise to 28º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, weather data show around 27º ºC in Colombo, compared to the 25º ºC average in Chennai.

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