Cheap flights from Chennai to Colombo — book online with FlightGPT
Looking for cheap flights from Chennai to Colombo? FlightGPT compares live MAA to CMB fares across every connected source — Indian carriers, Gulf hubs, OTAs and trusted travel agents — and shows the cheapest options side by side. Whether you want a Chennai to Colombo non-stop tomorrow, a last-minute weekend deal or the lowest price three months out, every active Chennai-Colombo fare is one search away.
Chennai to Colombo flights — quick facts
- Distance: ≈ 580 km
- Non-stop flight time: ≈ 1h 30m
- Direct flights per day: ≈ 4-5 non-stops daily
- Airlines flying Chennai Colombo: SriLankan Airlines, IndiGo, Air India
- Visa for Indians: Sri Lanka ETA - USD 50 (~₹4,200) for 30 days double entry, online application
Find the cheapest Chennai to Colombo flight
The cheapest Chennai to Colombo airfare on any given day depends on three things — your travel date, your airline preference and how far ahead you book. Use the FlightGPT search box above to compare Chennai to Colombo ticket prices across SriLankan Airlines, IndiGo, Air India — typically the lowest fare today differs from the lowest fare 30 days from now by 25-40 percent. We surface every option so the lowest Chennai-Colombo price wins.
Last-minute Chennai to Colombo flights
Need a last-minute Chennai to Colombo flight for tomorrow, this weekend or in the next seven days? Our live MAA-CMB search pulls real-time fares — last-minute deals do appear on this route, especially on red-eye departures and shoulder days. Tap Search on FlightGPT with your date and we will return the cheapest last-minute Chennai Colombo options instantly.
Chennai to Colombo non-stop and direct flights
Most travellers prefer the Chennai to Colombo non-stop option. The direct Chennai-Colombo flight time is ≈ 1h 30m. If you are flexible, 1-stop alternatives through major hubs can be 15-30 percent cheaper. FlightGPT lets you filter by "Direct only" or compare both side by side — useful when you want the cheapest Chennai Colombo ticket but are open to a layover.
Chennai to Colombo airfare — what to expect
Chennai to Colombo ticket prices on the FlightGPT live grid update by the minute. The lowest-priced Chennai Colombo airfare today might be on a low-cost carrier; the best deal next month might be on a full-service SriLankan Airlines flight bundled with checked baggage and a meal. We compare fully-bundled all-in fares, never base fares with surprise add-ons.
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