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  1. Flights
  2. Sri Lanka
  3. Colombo
  4. Chennai - Colombo

Book cheap flights from Chennai to Colombo from 91 $

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Fri, 30 Jan - Thu, 5 Feb
Air India
Air India1 stop
MAA - CMB
Air India
Air India1 stop
CMB - MAA
240$
225$
Prime price per passenger
Fri, 16 Jan - Sun, 18 Jan
Srilankan Airlines
Srilankan AirlinesDirect
MAA - CMB
Srilankan Airlines
Srilankan AirlinesDirect
CMB - MAA
249$
233$
Prime price per passenger
Sat, 14 Feb - Wed, 18 Feb
Srilankan Airlines
Srilankan AirlinesDirect
MAA - CMB
Srilankan Airlines
Srilankan AirlinesDirect
CMB - MAA
249$
234$
Prime price per passenger
Sat, 3 Jan - Sat, 10 Jan
Air India
Air India1 stop
MAA - CMB
Air India
Air India1 stop
CMB - MAA
273$
255$
Prime price per passenger
Mon, 22 Dec - Tue, 23 Dec
Srilankan Airlines
Srilankan AirlinesDirect
MAA - CMB
Srilankan Airlines
Srilankan AirlinesDirect
CMB - MAA
272$
255$
Prime price per passenger
Sat, 31 Jan
IndiGo
IndiGoDirect
MAA - CMB
101$
91$
Prime price per passenger
Tue, 6 Jan
IndiGo
IndiGoDirect
MAA - CMB
-12 %
102$
91$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, 18 Feb
IndiGo
IndiGoDirect
MAA - CMB
119$
107$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, 31 Dec
IndiGo
IndiGoDirect
MAA - CMB
133$
121$
Prime price per passenger
Fri, 16 Jan
Srilankan Airlines
Srilankan AirlinesDirect
MAA - CMB
131$
123$
Prime price per passenger
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Currency and cost comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
51%Trains in Colombo are 51% cheaper than in Chennai.
Chennai$0.43
Colombo$0.21
MealMid-priced restaurant
111%The average meal is 111% more expensive in Colombo than in Chennai.
Chennai$2.88
Colombo$6.09
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
72%A taxi fare in Colombo is 72% cheaper than in Chennai.
Chennai$1.95
Colombo$0.55
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
32%Coffee is 32% more expensive in Colombo than in Chennai.
Chennai$2.44
Colombo$3.23
Exchange rate
1 SGD = 238.99 LKR
1 LKR = 0.01 SGD
Last checked on Fri, 05/12
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

Is it safe to travel from Chennai to Colombo during the Covid-19 situation?
At eDreams we do our best to ensure that your travel plans won't be affected by restrictions or possible cancellations that Sri Lanka may apply. Using the flexible ticket gurantee you can decide if you rather rebook or get a refund!
For flights from Chennai to Colombo, how can I find the cheapest price?
The cheapest price for a flight from Chennai to Colombo is 91$. At eDreams 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.
Is Colombo more expensive than Chennai to visit?
Looking at cab fares, a ride in Colombo costs an average of 0.55 SGD , 72% cheaper than Chennai, with a fare of 1.95 SGD,
while train tickets cost 51% less at Colombo: $ 0.21 SGD versus $ 0.43 SGD at Chennai.
If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 6.09 SGD in Colombo, 111% more than the 2.88 SGD in Chennai.
The price of the coffee is around 32% more expensive in Colombo, with an average of 3.23 SGD , while in Chennai the coffee costs 2.44 SGD.
How long does the flight from Chennai to Colombo take?
Flight length from Chennai to Colombo is around 01:25 hours on average, at an average distance of 648 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Colombo compared to Chennai?
While in Chennai the temperatures can reach an average of 39.56 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 6 mm ,Colombo's temperatures can go up to 34 ºC during the hot season, with 3 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 20.54 ºC in Colombo, compared to the 20.33 ºC average degrees reported in Chennai. During the winter period, Chennai can register 8.3 mm precipitation, while Colombo have an average of 6 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between Chennai and Colombo?
The main route from Chennai to Colombo is: Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Katunayake International (CMB). The following airlines fly this route:
IndiGo.

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