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Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai

CMB — MAA
25 Nov — 2 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Chennai are usually found in October or September, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Colombo to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Colombo (CMB) to Chennai (MAA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 20 November 2024.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,816

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 217
From Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Chennai
High demand for flights, 10% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 10% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in November 2024

Travel insights for flights from Colombo to Chennai

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Colombo to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 15 November 2024.

Booking 39 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai (average of C$ 1,297). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,756). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CMB to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from Colombo to Chennai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 November 2024.

When flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 4% versus a flight in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai

Explore weekly flight availability from Colombo to Chennai. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 20 November 2024.

The most flights from CMB to MAA are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Rainfall in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 10.0 - 330.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 330.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 33.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Colombo to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    Located just 16.5 km from the city centre, Chennai is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Chennai from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. Booking flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Chennai (MAA) should be relatively easy as there are 7 daily inbound flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from 4 different airlines.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai on time: FitsAir (100%), Air India (88%), Ethiopian Air (82%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Colombo to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

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  • How can I find direct flights from Colombo to Chennai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Colombo to Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Colombo to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Colombo to Chennai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai (average of C$ 1,297). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,756). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Colombo to Chennai

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Colombo to Chennai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 645,034 searches. Data last updated 20 November 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapestC$ 199AverageC$ 249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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FitsAirCheapestC$ 201AverageC$ 225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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IndiGoCheapestC$ 208AverageC$ 235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapestC$ 239AverageC$ 253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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