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Sri Lankan Airlines

UL-121

07:25

2026-11-14

Colombo (CMB)Bandaranayake

1H :20 M

Non Stop

08:45

2026-11-14

CHENNAI (MAA)Madras International [Meenambakkam]

Sri Lankan Airlines

UL-127

13:40

2026-11-14

Colombo (CMB)Bandaranayake

1H :20 M

Non Stop

15:00

2026-11-14

CHENNAI (MAA)Madras International [Meenambakkam]

IndiGo

6E-1172

03:00

2026-11-14

Colombo (CMB)Bandaranayake

1H :25 M

Non Stop

04:25

2026-11-14

CHENNAI (MAA)Madras International [Meenambakkam]

IndiGo

6E-1174

09:10

2026-11-14

Colombo (CMB)Bandaranayake

1H :30 M

Non Stop

10:40

2026-11-14

CHENNAI (MAA)Madras International [Meenambakkam]

IndiGo

6E-1180

12:30

2026-11-14

Colombo (CMB)Bandaranayake

1H :25 M

Non Stop

13:55

2026-11-14

CHENNAI (MAA)Madras International [Meenambakkam]

IndiGo

6E-1176

17:15

2026-11-14

Colombo (CMB)Bandaranayake

1H :25 M

Non Stop

18:40

2026-11-14

CHENNAI (MAA)Madras International [Meenambakkam]

Sri Lankan Airlines

UL-123

18:35

2026-11-14

Colombo (CMB)Bandaranayake

1H :20 M

Non Stop

19:55

2026-11-14

CHENNAI (MAA)Madras International [Meenambakkam]

IndiGo

6E-1184

21:50

2026-11-14

Colombo (CMB)Bandaranayake

10H :25 M

1 Stop

BLR · 7h 50m Bangalore (BLR), India

08:15

2026-11-15

CHENNAI (MAA)Madras International [Meenambakkam]

IndiGo

6E-1184

21:50

2026-11-14

Colombo (CMB)Bandaranayake

12H :10 M

1 Stop

BLR · 9h 30m Bangalore (BLR), India

10:00

2026-11-15

CHENNAI (MAA)Madras International [Meenambakkam]

IndiGo

6E-1184

21:50

2026-11-14

Colombo (CMB)Bandaranayake

14H :05 M

1 Stop

BLR · 11h 30m Bangalore (BLR), India

11:55

2026-11-15

CHENNAI (MAA)Madras International [Meenambakkam]

IndiGo

6E-1184

21:50

2026-11-14

Colombo (CMB)Bandaranayake

17H :45 M

1 Stop

BLR · 15h 10m Bangalore (BLR), India

15:35

2026-11-15

CHENNAI (MAA)Madras International [Meenambakkam]

IndiGo

6E-1184

21:50

2026-11-14

Colombo (CMB)Bandaranayake

20H :05 M

1 Stop

BLR · 17h 30m Bangalore (BLR), India

17:55

2026-11-15

CHENNAI (MAA)Madras International [Meenambakkam]

IndiGo

6E-1184

21:50

2026-11-14

Colombo (CMB)Bandaranayake

21H :40 M

1 Stop

BLR · 18h 55m Bangalore (BLR), India

19:30

2026-11-15

CHENNAI (MAA)Madras International [Meenambakkam]

IndiGo

6E-1184

21:50

2026-11-14

Colombo (CMB)Bandaranayake

22H :30 M

1 Stop

BLR · 19h 55m Bangalore (BLR), India

20:20

2026-11-15

CHENNAI (MAA)Madras International [Meenambakkam]

IndiGo

6E-1184

21:50

2026-11-14

Colombo (CMB)Bandaranayake

23H :45 M

1 Stop

BLR · 21h 10m Bangalore (BLR), India

21:35

2026-11-15

CHENNAI (MAA)Madras International [Meenambakkam]

IndiGo

6E-1184

21:50

2026-11-14

Colombo (CMB)Bandaranayake

24H :45 M

1 Stop

BLR · 22h 05m Bangalore (BLR), India

22:35

2026-11-15

CHENNAI (MAA)Madras International [Meenambakkam]

IndiGo

6E-1184

21:50

2026-11-14

Colombo (CMB)Bandaranayake

25H :55 M

1 Stop

BLR · 23h 20m Bangalore (BLR), India

23:45

2026-11-15

CHENNAI (MAA)Madras International [Meenambakkam]

IndiGo

6E-1182

14:20

2026-11-14

Colombo (CMB)Bandaranayake

6H :10 M

1 Stop

HYD · 3h 00m Hyderabad (HYD), India

20:30

2026-11-14

CHENNAI (MAA)Madras International [Meenambakkam]

IndiGo

6E-1182

14:20

2026-11-14

Colombo (CMB)Bandaranayake

7H :35 M

1 Stop

HYD · 4h 25m Hyderabad (HYD), India

21:55

2026-11-14

CHENNAI (MAA)Madras International [Meenambakkam]

IndiGo

6E-1182

14:20

2026-11-14

Colombo (CMB)Bandaranayake

8H :40 M

1 Stop

HYD · 5h 30m Hyderabad (HYD), India

23:00

2026-11-14

CHENNAI (MAA)Madras International [Meenambakkam]

IndiGo

6E-1168

13:25

2026-11-14

Colombo (CMB)Bandaranayake

4H :30 M

1 Stop

BLR · 2h 05m Bangalore (BLR), India

17:55

2026-11-14

CHENNAI (MAA)Madras International [Meenambakkam]

IndiGo

6E-1168

13:25

2026-11-14

Colombo (CMB)Bandaranayake

6H :05 M

1 Stop

BLR · 3h 30m Bangalore (BLR), India

19:30

2026-11-14

CHENNAI (MAA)Madras International [Meenambakkam]

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IndiGo

6E-1168

13:25

2026-11-14

Colombo (CMB)Bandaranayake

6H :55 M

1 Stop

BLR · 4h 30m Bangalore (BLR), India

20:20

2026-11-14

CHENNAI (MAA)Madras International [Meenambakkam]

IndiGo

6E-1168

13:25

2026-11-14

Colombo (CMB)Bandaranayake

8H :10 M

1 Stop

BLR · 5h 45m Bangalore (BLR), India

21:35

2026-11-14

CHENNAI (MAA)Madras International [Meenambakkam]

IndiGo

6E-1168

13:25

2026-11-14

Colombo (CMB)Bandaranayake

9H :10 M

1 Stop

BLR · 6h 40m Bangalore (BLR), India

22:35

2026-11-14

CHENNAI (MAA)Madras International [Meenambakkam]

IndiGo

6E-1168

13:25

2026-11-14

Colombo (CMB)Bandaranayake

10H :20 M

1 Stop

BLR · 7h 55m Bangalore (BLR), India

23:45

2026-11-14

CHENNAI (MAA)Madras International [Meenambakkam]

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Airfare Highlights

From flights departing on Sat, 14 Nov 2026.

Lowest fare ₹14,078 Sri Lankan Airlines 07:25

Earliest departure ₹123,735 Malaysia Airlines 00:40

Shortest duration ₹14,078 Sri Lankan Airlines 07:25

Night 00:00-05:59 ₹15,110 IndiGo at 03:00

Morning 06:00-11:59 ₹14,078 Sri Lankan Airlines at 07:25

Afternoon 12:00-17:59 ₹14,078 Sri Lankan Airlines at 13:40

Evening 18:00-23:59 ₹16,443 Sri Lankan Airlines at 18:35

Departure & Arrival Airport Details

Colombo (CMB)

Bandaranayake

Sri Lanka

GMT 5.5

Latitude: 7.180759906768799

Longitude: 79.88410186767578

Chennai (MAA)

Madras International [Meenambakkam]

India

GMT 5.5

Latitude: 12.990005493164062

Longitude: 80.16929626464844

Distance: Colombo (CMB), Sri Lanka to Chennai (MAA), India - 646.71 km

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Route forecast

Weather in Colombo and Chennai

Live forecast for both cities, 03 Nov to 06 Nov.

Departure city

Colombo

Fri, 06 Nov

31°CRain expectedLow 23°

67% humidity 6 km/h wind 12.2 mm rain

Tue30° / 23°
Wed30° / 22°
Thu30° / 23°

Arrival city

Chennai

Fri, 06 Nov

30°CPartly cloudyLow 24°

74% humidity 10 km/h wind 0.3 mm rain

Tue28° / 24°
Wed29° / 24°
Thu30° / 23°

Forecast data from MET Norway, CC BY 4.0.

Smart travel dates

Holidays and peak dates for Chennai

Fares and hotel rates usually run higher around these dates. Booking earlier or moving your trip by a day or two often costs less.

Busiest periods: Summer school holidays (15 Apr – 15 Jun), Festive season (01 Oct – 30 Nov), Winter break and New Year (20 Dec – 05 Jan).

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How to travel Colombo to Chennai

Ways to make this trip that you can book on FlyX, compared by price and journey time.

OptionFromJourney timeAvailability

Non-stop flight Fastest₹14,0781h 20m7 flights

Connecting flight₹21,704Longer, includes a stop63 options

Air distance is about 647 km. FlyX does not currently sell a bus on this pair. 9 airlines operate this route.

Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.

Airlines flying from Colombo to Chennai

Compare fares, stops, baggage and refundability across the airlines flying this route.

IndiGo Flights

from ₹15,11032 flights

Fares from: ₹15,110
Non-stop: 4 in these results
Departures: 32 in the list above

Air India Flights

from ₹34,46921 flights

Fares from: ₹34,469
Non-stop: None in these results
Departures: 21 in the list above

Sri Lankan Airlines Flights

from ₹14,0785 flights

Fares from: ₹14,078
Non-stop: 3 in these results
Departures: 5 in the list above

Etihad Airways Flights

from ₹189,6365 flights

Fares from: ₹189,636
Non-stop: None in these results
Departures: 5 in the list above

Route Overview & Flight Facts

Fastest flight duration	1h 20m · Sri Lankan Airlines
First departure of the day	00:40 · Malaysia Airlines
Last departure of the day	21:50 · IndiGo
Flight options found	70
Direct / non-stop options	7
Airport codes	Colombo–CMB, Chennai–MAA

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Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights

Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration

The search for Sat, 14 Nov found 70 flight options, 7 of them non-stop. The first flight leaves around 00:40 and the last around 21:50. The fastest flight takes about 1h 20m.

Morning vs Evening Departure Fares

Lowest fare by departure window: Morning from ₹14,078, Afternoon from ₹14,078, Night from ₹15,110, Evening from ₹16,443. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.

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Destination & City Travel Guide

About Colombo

Colombo is often the first Sri Lankan stop after landing at Bandaranaike International Airport near Katunayake. Pettah’s market streets, the Gangaramaya temple and Galle Face Green show different parts of the city within a compact area, although road traffic changes the pace. The National Museum adds an indoor visit, and Colombo Fort remains an important transport point. Indian travellers can spend a day here before taking a train south or beginning a wider island route.

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Tips for travellers from India

Fort is the practical choice when a rail departure forms part of a short stay; Galle Face instead puts the seafront within easy reach. Cinnamon Gardens suits the National Museum and Independence Square. Bandaranaike Airport is at Katunayake, outside Colombo, so an airport hotel and a central city hotel serve different purposes. A late arrival followed by an early flight may favour the airport area, whereas a day of sightseeing needs the road transfer into Colombo itself.

Pettah and Fort fit together as a market-and-architecture walk, while Gangaramaya and the nearby lake area belong to another circuit. The National Museum is a collection visit rather than a brief stop on the way to a train, so pair it with Cinnamon Gardens. Galle Face Green is a flexible evening endpoint after those indoor sights. City of Dreams Sri Lanka opened in August 2025, adding hotel, dining and entertainment facilities to the central waterfront area; it is separate from the older museum district. For onward rail travel, identify Colombo Fort station on the ticket rather than treating every Colombo station as interchangeable. Pettah’s commercial lanes can be awkward with wheeled luggage, making Fort accommodation useful when combining a market visit with an onward train.

Best time to visit Colombo

December to March, around 23–32°C, with comparatively drier west-coast weather.

Places to visit in Colombo

Galle Face GreenPettah MarketGangaramaya TempleNational Museum of ColomboIndependence SquareColombo Fort

How to reach Colombo

By Air: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is about 32 km north of Colombo; allow roughly 45–75 minutes by road. Airport bus 187, taxis and hired cars connect with the city.

By Rail: Colombo Fort is the main rail hub for routes towards Kandy, Galle and other destinations.

By Road: Airport bus 187 uses the Colombo-Katunayake Expressway; long-distance buses leave from city terminals.

What to do in Colombo

Walk the Galle Face Green seafront.
Explore market lanes in Pettah.
Visit Gangaramaya Temple near Beira Lake.
See Sri Lankan collections at the National Museum of Colombo.

Colombo airport information

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).

About Madras

Chennai, called Madras until 1996, is one of India's largest metropolitan areas, with car plants along the Sriperumbudur and Oragadam belt, a busy container port and a large share of the country's medical travel. Its December music and dance season is the biggest event in the Carnatic calendar. Visitors use the city as the gateway to the Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram, the silk and temple town of Kanchipuram and the former French enclave of Puducherry along the East Coast Road.

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Tips for travellers

For a short trip, Egmore, Nungambakkam and T. Nagar are central and well served by the metro, while Mylapore and Besant Nagar put you close to the older temples and the beach. Chennai Metro's Blue Line runs from the airport through the city to Chennai Central, and the Green Line links Chennai Central with St. Thomas Mount via Koyambedu. South India's first air-conditioned suburban train started on the Beach to Chengalpattu line in April 2025, and the older suburban trains and MTC buses are inexpensive but crowded at peak hours. App cabs and auto-rickshaws fill the gaps.

The weather is kindest from November to February. The north-east monsoon brings most of Chennai's rain in October and November, and cyclones in those months can disrupt flights and flood roads. The Margazhi music and dance season runs through December into January, with concerts at sabhas across Mylapore and T. Nagar, and Pongal in mid-January closes many offices for several days. At the Kapaleeshwarar Temple and other Hindu temples, remove footwear and dress modestly with shoulders and knees covered. Marina Beach is for walking rather than swimming, as the currents are strong. For Mahabalipuram, leave early to see the Shore Temple before the midday heat, and combine it with the Pancha Rathas and Arjuna's Penance nearby.

Best time to visit Madras

November to February, with days of about 24-30°C and lower humidity. October and November bring the north-east monsoon rains.

Places to visit in Madras

Marina BeachKapaleeshwarar TempleFort St. GeorgeGovernment Museum, EgmoreSan Thome Cathedral BasilicaGuindy National ParkElliot's Beach, Besant Nagar

How to reach Madras

By Air: Chennai International Airport (MAA) is at Tirusulam, about 21 km south-west of the city centre; allow 45-75 minutes by road. The Blue Line metro stops at the airport, Tirusulam suburban station is linked to the terminals, and MTC buses, prepaid taxis and app cabs are available.

By Rail: Chennai Central (MGR Central) and Chennai Egmore are the main terminals. Vande Bharat trains run to Mysuru via Bengaluru, to Coimbatore and to Tirunelveli, and the Tamil Nadu Express links Central with New Delhi.

By Road: The East Coast Road leads to Mahabalipuram and Puducherry, and NH 48 runs west to Bengaluru. TNSTC and SETC buses for the southern districts leave from the Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus at Kilambakkam.

What to do in Madras

Walk Marina Beach at sunrise and see the lighthouse at its southern end.
Explore the Chola bronzes in the Bronze Gallery of the Government Museum, Egmore.
Attend a December concert at the Music Academy or a sabha in Mylapore.
Visit the Shore Temple and Pancha Rathas at Mahabalipuram on a day trip.
Eat a banana-leaf meal in the lanes around the Kapaleeshwarar Temple tank.

Madras airport information

Chennai International Airport (MAA). Terminal 2 handles international flights, and domestic flights use Terminals 1 and 4.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it worth booking Colombo to Chennai flights in advance?

There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. On the Colombo to Chennai dates shown on this page, the lowest fare is on a Saturday at ₹14,078. This can change from week to week.

How far is Colombo from Chennai by air?

The direct air distance between Colombo (CMB) and Chennai (MAA) is about 647 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.

Is there a direct flight from Colombo to Chennai?

Yes. 7 non-stop flights are listed on this page for Colombo to Chennai, operated by IndiGo and Sri Lankan Airlines. Use the Stops filter to see only those.

Which airlines fly Colombo to Chennai?

IndiGo, Air India, Sri Lankan Airlines and Etihad Airways are listed on this route for the dates shown here. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.

How long is the flight from Colombo to Chennai?

The quickest non-stop Colombo to Chennai flight on this page takes about 1h 20m. Non-stop flights here take between 1h 20m and 1h 30m. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.

What is the baggage allowance on Colombo to Chennai flights?

Allowance is set by the airline and the fare you pick, not by the route. Fares on this page include 30 KG, 1 Pieces and 64KG (32 KG X 2 pcs). Cabin baggage is counted separately, and the exact allowance for the fare you choose is shown in the fare conditions before payment.

What is the cheapest Colombo to Chennai flight fare?

The lowest Colombo to Chennai fare on this page is ₹14,078. Fares on the same dates run up to ₹228,039, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline prices change often, so search your dates for the current fare.

Which is the cheapest airline for Colombo to Chennai flight?

On this page, Sri Lankan Airlines has the lowest Colombo to Chennai fare, starting from ₹14,078. IndiGo is next, from ₹15,110. The cheapest airline can change with the date, so compare a few days around your trip.

What time do Colombo to Chennai flights depart?

On the dates shown here, the first departure is around 00:40 and the last around 21:50, local time at Colombo. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.

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Sri Lanka travel guide for Indian travellers

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Approx route distance: 646.71 km.

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Lowest Colombo to Chennai airfare, in 30 days and in 90 days

Cheapest Fare	Fare	Date	Airline	Departure
Lowest Airfare	₹14,078	14/11/2026	Sri Lankan Airlines	07:25
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days	₹13,796	27/11/2026	Sri Lankan Airlines	07:25
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days	₹13,374	26/01/2027	Sri Lankan Airlines	07:25

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Colombo to Chennai Flight Distance, Duration and Time

The aerial distance between Colombo and Chennai is about 647 KM. In these results, journey times range from 1h 20m to 43h. Flights with a layover take longer because the total includes the connection time.

Colombo to Chennai flight duration is approximately 1 hour 20 minutes non-stop. There are 7 non-stop Colombo to Chennai direct flights on the departure date shown on this page. Colombo to Chennai flight distance is around 647 KM.

Colombo to Chennai Flight Schedule and Timing

The search for these dates returned 70 flight options, 7 of them non-stop. The first departure from Colombo is at 00:40 and the last is at 21:50. Flights leave from Bandaranayake and land at Madras International [Meenambakkam].

Flight Route Details & Analysis

Flight Details	Information
Route	Colombo to Chennai
Aerial Distance	647 KM
Flight Duration	1h 20m - 43h
Airport Codes	Colombo - CMB, Chennai - MAA
Total Flights Available	70 flights7 direct63 with layovers
First Flight Departure	Departs at 00:40
Last Flight Departure	Departs at 21:50
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)	18 flights2 direct16 with layovers
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)	3 flights1 direct2 with layovers
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)	24 flights2 direct22 with layovers
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)	14 flights2 direct12 with layovers
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)	11 flights0 direct11 with layovers

Airport Information & Terminals

CMB: Colombo airport. Airport access in Colombo depends on arrival time, terminal, hotel location and local traffic. Confirm the airport name on the ticket, then choose between official taxi, app cab, airport bus, rail or hotel transfer based on luggage and time of day.

MAA: Madras airport. Madras airport planning should be based on the actual terminal, traffic pattern and the first stop after landing. For Indian domestic routes, keep extra time around festivals, long weekends, wedding dates and early morning airport entry.