Book cheap flights from Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu to Colombo from $124

Last minute flights from Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu to Colombo

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Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu Colombo

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Mon., 06 Jan. MAA - CMB

Sat., 11 Jan. CMB - MAA

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$329 $295

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Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu Colombo

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Mon., 27 Jan. MAA - CMB

$128 $124

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Tue., 14 Jan. MAA - CMB

Tue., 14 Jan. CMB - MAA

$280 $265

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Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu Colombo

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Thu., 26 Dec. MAA - CMB

Sun., 29 Dec. CMB - MAA

$530 $512

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Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu Colombo

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Thu., 02 Jan. MAA - CMB

Thu., 09 Jan. CMB - MAA

$278 $271

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Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu Colombo

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Wed., 08 Jan. MAA - CMB

Mon., 13 Jan. CMB - MAA

$281 $266

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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket

52% Trains in Colombo are 52% cheaper than in Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu.

Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu $0.56

Colombo $0.27

Meal Mid-priced restaurant

95% The average meal is 95% more expensive in Colombo than in Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu.

Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu $2.78

Colombo $5.43

Taxi Standard daytime start rate

65% A taxi fare in Colombo is 65% cheaper than in Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu.

Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu $1.86

Colombo $0.65

Coffee Regular cappuccino

36% Coffee is 36% more expensive in Colombo than in Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu.

Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu $3.05

Colombo $4.14

Exchange rate

1 AUD = 185.69 LKR

1 LKR = 0.01 AUD

Last checked on 18 December 2024

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 $124. 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 0.65 AUD, 65% cheaper than Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu, with a fare of 1.86 AUD, while train tickets costs 52% less in Colombo: 0.27 AUD against 0.56 AUD in Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 5.43 AUD in Colombo, 95% more than the 2.78 AUD in Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu. The price of the coffee is around 36% more expensive in Colombo, with an average of 4.14 AUD , while in Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu the coffee costs 3.05 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 6.0 mm ,Colombo's temperatures can go up to 34.0 ºC during the hot season, with 3.0 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 6.0 mm rain level.

Which airports have flights between Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu and Colombo?

The main airport route flying between Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu and Colombo is: Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Katunayake International (CMB). This route is covered by the following airline(s): IndiGo. Srilankan Airlines. Air India.