How long is the flight from Colombo to Chennai?

CMB–MAA is 1h 15m nonstop, covering 647 km (402 mi).

Which airlines fly nonstop from Colombo to Chennai?

IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines operate this route nonstop.

How much is a flight from Colombo to Chennai?

One-way fares on CMB–MAA recently started from $113. The lowest recent fare is for travel in November 2026. Fares change daily, so check current prices before booking.

How often do flights run from Colombo to Chennai?

The route is served 7 days a week (47 scheduled departures).

Flights from Colombo to Chennai

CMBMAA

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (Colombo, Sri Lanka) → Chennai International Airport (Chennai, India)

Nonstop: 1h 15m
Distance: 647 km
Frequency: 7×/week
One-way from: $113
Airlines: IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines

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Weekly schedule

Monday

6E117203:45→05:051h 20mIndiGo
UL12107:25→08:501h 25mSriLankan Airlines
6E117409:45→11:051h 20mIndiGo
6E118012:30→13:451h 15mIndiGo
UL12713:30→14:551h 25mSriLankan Airlines
6E117617:15→18:351h 20mIndiGo
UL12318:45→20:101h 25mSriLankan Airlines

Tuesday

6E117203:45→05:051h 20mIndiGo
6E117409:45→11:051h 20mIndiGo
6E118012:30→13:451h 15mIndiGo
UL12713:35→15:001h 25mSriLankan Airlines
6E117617:15→18:351h 20mIndiGo
UL12318:45→20:101h 25mSriLankan Airlines

Wednesday

6E117203:45→05:051h 20mIndiGo
UL12107:25→08:501h 25mSriLankan Airlines
6E117409:45→11:051h 20mIndiGo
6E118012:30→13:451h 15mIndiGo
UL12713:30→14:551h 25mSriLankan Airlines
UL12318:45→20:101h 25mSriLankan Airlines

Thursday

6E117203:45→05:051h 20mIndiGo
UL12107:25→08:501h 25mSriLankan Airlines
6E117409:45→11:051h 20mIndiGo
6E118012:30→13:451h 15mIndiGo
UL12713:30→14:551h 25mSriLankan Airlines
6E117617:15→18:351h 20mIndiGo
UL12318:45→20:101h 25mSriLankan Airlines

Friday

6E117203:45→05:051h 20mIndiGo
UL12107:25→08:501h 25mSriLankan Airlines
6E117409:45→11:051h 20mIndiGo
6E118012:30→13:451h 15mIndiGo
UL12713:30→14:551h 25mSriLankan Airlines
6E117617:15→18:351h 20mIndiGo
UL12318:45→20:101h 25mSriLankan Airlines

Saturday

6E117203:45→05:051h 20mIndiGo
UL12107:25→08:501h 25mSriLankan Airlines
6E117409:45→11:051h 20mIndiGo
6E118012:30→13:451h 15mIndiGo
UL12713:35→15:001h 25mSriLankan Airlines
6E117617:15→18:351h 20mIndiGo
UL12318:45→20:101h 25mSriLankan Airlines

Sunday

6E117203:45→05:051h 20mIndiGo
UL12107:25→08:501h 25mSriLankan Airlines
6E117409:45→11:051h 20mIndiGo
6E118012:30→13:451h 15mIndiGo
UL12713:30→14:551h 25mSriLankan Airlines
6E117617:15→18:351h 20mIndiGo
UL12318:45→20:101h 25mSriLankan Airlines

Colombo to Chennai — frequently asked

How long is the flight from Colombo to Chennai?: CMB–MAA is 1h 15m nonstop, covering 647 km (402 mi).
Which airlines fly nonstop from Colombo to Chennai?: IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines operate this route nonstop.
How much is a flight from Colombo to Chennai?: One-way fares on CMB–MAA recently started from $113. The lowest recent fare is for travel in November 2026. Fares change daily, so check current prices before booking.
How often do flights run from Colombo to Chennai?: The route is served 7 days a week (47 scheduled departures).