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Cheap flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

MAA — CMB
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in September or October, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Chennai to Colombo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chennai (MAA) to Colombo (CMB). 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 19 December 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 287
High demand for flights, 3% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

Travel insights for flights from Chennai to Colombo

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Chennai to Colombo including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chennai to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2024.

Booking 33 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. 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 Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of C$ 1,417). Flying from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,844). 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 MAA to CMB?

Find hourly flight availability from Chennai to Colombo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

It’s optimal to fly from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 17% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Chennai to Colombo. 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 19 December 2024.

The most flights from MAA to CMB are scheduled on a Wednesday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Rainfall in Colombo by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport ranges from 60.0 - 350.0 mm per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 350.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

Temperature in Colombo by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    Chennai (MAA) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. You should not have trouble finding flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Chennai; the airport handles an average of 7 outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights from the Chennai airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. It is only a 16.5 km journey to Chennai (MAA) from Chennai’s city centre.

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

    Consider FitsAir (100%), Ethiopian Air (90%) or Air India (88%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chennai to Colombo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chennai to Colombo 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 Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of C$ 1,417). Flying from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,844). 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 3 airlines flying from Chennai to Colombo

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FitsAirCheapestC$ 187AverageC$ 247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air IndiaCheapestC$ 216AverageC$ 256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapestC$ 239AverageC$ 277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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