Chennai to Colombo flights
Routavio compares airline fares from several flight booking sites. The lowest one-way fare it found for Chennai to Colombo is €61 (checked on 11 Nov 2026).
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One-way fare
- 15 Nov€85
- 16 Nov€85
- 17 Nov€61
- 18 Nov€61
- 19 Nov€61
- 20 Nov€77
- 21 Nov€227
- 22 Nov€93
- 24 Nov€93
- 25 Nov€92
- 27 Nov€92
- 28 Nov€92
- 29 Nov€91
- 30 Nov€91
- Lowest observed
- €61, departing 17 Nov 2026 (Last checked: 11 Nov 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 83Check live prices for this route
- Round trip
- €194, departing 18 Dec 2026, back 25 Dec 2026 (Last checked: 12 Nov 2026)
- Non-stop, one way
- €85, departing 22 Nov 2026 (Last checked: 6 Nov 2026)
- Airlines seen
- IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines, Etihad Airways, Thai Airways
- Fastest observed flight time
- 1h 15m
- Non-stop
- Yes
About this route
Explore the fares we observed from Chennai to Colombo. Prices move often, so pick your dates to see the latest options.
- Route distance
- 686 km
- Fastest observed flight time
- 1h 15m
- Airlines seen
- IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines, Etihad Airways, Thai Airways
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
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Non-stop airlines seen on this route
Fastest non-stop we saw: 1h 15m with IndiGo.
| Airline | Non-stop days / priced days | Fastest non-stop |
|---|---|---|
| IndiGo | 66 / 107 | 1h 15m |
| SriLankan Airlines | 10 / 107 | 1h 20m |
Departure days with a non-stop fare checked in the last 14 days. A carrier listed here had a non-stop fare on at least 3 days; schedules may differ.
Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Chennai International Airport (MAA) → Chennai, city gazetteer reference point (13.0827, 80.2707): ≈ 15 km.
- Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) → Colombo, city gazetteer reference point (6.9275, 79.8484): ≈ 28 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest fare by departure month
Cheapest departure day we saw in November 2026 from Chennai to Colombo: 17 Nov 2026, €61 (checked 11 Nov 2026).
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | €61 | 14 |
| December 2026 | €111 | 26 |
| January 2027 | €112 | 20 |
| February 2027 | €111 | 23 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest Tuesday departure we saw from Chennai to Colombo: 17 Nov 2026, €61 (checked 11 Nov 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €85 | 12 |
| Tuesday | €61 | 13 |
| Wednesday | €61 | 12 |
| Thursday | €61 | 11 |
| Friday | €77 | 11 |
| Saturday | €92 | 11 |
| Sunday | €85 | 13 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Observed fares by departure date
| Departure | Fare | Seen on |
|---|---|---|
| €85 | 12 Nov 2026 | |
| €85 | 12 Nov 2026 | |
| €61 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| €61 | 12 Nov 2026 | |
| €61 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| €77 | 12 Nov 2026 | |
| €227 | 12 Nov 2026 | |
| €93 | 12 Nov 2026 | |
| €85 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €93 | 12 Nov 2026 | |
| €92 | 9 Nov 2026 | |
| €87 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €92 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| €92 | 12 Nov 2026 | |
| €91 | 9 Nov 2026 | |
| €91 | 9 Nov 2026 | |
| €117 | 9 Nov 2026 | |
| €117 | 6 Nov 2026 | |
| €116 | 12 Nov 2026 | |
| €114 | 11 Nov 2026 |
One-way fares. Each row is one price we saw for that departure day on the date shown, not a guaranteed fare.
Lowest fare by days before departure
Lowest fare from Chennai to Colombo by days until departure (0 to 7 days): €61 (checked 11 Nov 2026).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 7 days | €61 | 8 |
| 8 to 30 days | €91 | 20 |
| 31 to 60 days | €112 | 20 |
| 61 days or more | €111 | 35 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest stored fare for that distance to departure, not a price forecast.
Fares for different departure dates, checked now; not a guide to when to book.
Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline
Cheapest airline from Chennai to Colombo: IndiGo, €85 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
| Airline | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| IndiGo | €85Nov 22, 2026 | 68 |
| SriLankan Airlines | €112Jan 3, 2027 | 12 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. An airline listed here had a fare on at least 3 departure days. Each figure is the lowest we saw, not a guaranteed fare. Connecting itineraries are included; the date is the departure day of that fare.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Chennai to Colombo?
The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €61, found on 11 Nov 2026.
Are there direct flights from Chennai to Colombo?
Yes. Published schedules report non-stop flights on this route with IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines, Air India, Air India Express, SpiceJet.
Which airlines fly from Chennai to Colombo?
Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines, Etihad Airways, Thai Airways.
How long does the flight from Chennai to Colombo take?
Across the 25 fares Routavio observed, the average journey time is 1h 18m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.
How many of the observed Chennai to Colombo fares were non-stop?
26 of the 26 fares we observed were non-stop; the rest included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
How much is a round trip from Chennai to Colombo?
Cheapest round trip: €194, departing 18 Dec 2026, back 25 Dec 2026 (checked 12 Nov 2026).
How much is a non-stop flight from Chennai to Colombo?
Cheapest non-stop one-way fare: €85, departing 22 Nov 2026 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
Which airlines had non-stop offers on at least 3 departure dates from Chennai to Colombo?
For Chennai to Colombo, examples of observed one-way non-stop offers checked within the last 14 days: IndiGo (66), SriLankan Airlines (10). Each number counts distinct departure dates, not weekly flights; check current availability in search.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Colombo?
Cheapest departure day we saw in November 2026 from Chennai to Colombo: 17 Nov 2026, €61 (checked 11 Nov 2026).
Which day of the week is cheapest from Chennai to Colombo?
Cheapest Tuesday departure we saw from Chennai to Colombo: 17 Nov 2026, €61 (checked 11 Nov 2026).
Which airline has the lowest fare from Chennai to Colombo?
Cheapest airline from Chennai to Colombo: IndiGo, €85 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide · Price and schedule freshness on Routavio
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