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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
51%Trains in Colombo are 51% cheaper than in Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu.
Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu$0.55
Colombo$0.27
MealMid-priced restaurant
84%The average meal is 84% more expensive in Colombo than in Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu.
Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu$2.91
Colombo$5.34
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
73%A taxi fare in Colombo is 73% cheaper than in Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu.
Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu$2.36
Colombo$0.64
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
34%Coffee is 34% more expensive in Colombo than in Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu.
Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu$3.17
Colombo$4.26
Exchange rate
1 AUD = 187.2 LKR
1 LKR = 0.01 AUD
Last checked on Sun, 23/03
Distance: 687 kms
Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu airports
Chennai International Airport (MAA)How far from city centre: 16 kms
Colombo airports
Katunayake International (CMB)How far from city centre: 27 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu to Colombo

How long does the flight take to go from Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu to Colombo?
The total flight time between Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu and Colombo is of around 01:25 hours on average, considering an average distance of 648 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu to Colombo at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu to Colombo is $104. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Colombo expensive to visit compared to Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Colombo costs an average of 0.64 AUD, 73% cheaper than Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu, with a fare of 2.36 AUD,

while train tickets costs 51% less in Colombo: 0.27 AUD against 0.55 AUD in Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 5.34 AUD in Colombo, 84% more than the 2.91 AUD in Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu.

The price of the coffee is around 34% more expensive in Colombo, with an average of 4.26 AUD , while in Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu the coffee costs 3.17 AUD.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu to Colombo?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Sri Lanka may apply when travelling from Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Colombo compared to Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu?
While in Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu the temperatures can reach an average of 39.56 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 6 mm ,Colombo's temperatures can go up to 34 ºC during the hot season, with 3 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 20.54 ºC in Colombo, compared to the 20.33 ºC average degrees reported in Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu. During the winter period, Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu can register 8.3 mm precipitation, while Colombo have an average of 6 mm rain level.

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