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Book cheap flights from Colombo to Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu from $138

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

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Colombo Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu
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Sat., 30 Nov. CMB - MAA
Thu., 09 Jan. MAA - CMB
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$292 $259
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Colombo Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu
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Thu., 19 Dec. CMB - MAA
$143 $138
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Colombo Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu
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Mon., 18 Nov. CMB - MAA
Wed., 27 Nov. MAA - CMB
$195 $186
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Colombo Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu
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Mon., 11 Nov. CMB - MAA
Mon., 11 Nov. MAA - CMB
$347 $332
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Colombo Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu
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Fri., 22 Nov. CMB - MAA
Wed., 04 Dec. MAA - CMB
$289 $283
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Colombo Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu
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Tue., 03 Dec. CMB - MAA
Wed., 04 Dec. MAA - CMB
$475 $470
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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
108% Trains are 108% more expensive in Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu than in Colombo.
Colombo $0.26
Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu $0.54
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
48% A meal in Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu is 48% cheaper than a meal in Colombo.
Colombo $5.21
Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu $2.72
Exchange rate
1 AUD = 55.46 INR
1 INR = 0.02 AUD
Last checked on 17 November 2024
Distance: 687 kms
Colombo airports
Katunayake International (CMB) How far from city centre: 27 kms
Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu airports
Chennai International Airport (MAA) How far from city centre: 16 kms

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

How long does the flight take to go from Colombo to Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu?
The total flight time between Colombo and Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu is of around 01:28 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 Colombo to Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Colombo to Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu is $138. 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 Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu expensive to visit compared to Colombo?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu costs an average of 1.81 AUD, 187% more expensive than Colombo, with a fare of 0.63 AUD, while train tickets costs 108% more in Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu: 0.54 AUD against 0.26 AUD in Colombo. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 2.72 AUD in Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu, 48% less than the 5.21 AUD in Colombo. The price of the coffee is around 29% cheaper in Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu, with an average of 2.81 AUD, while in Colombo the coffee costs 3.95 AUD.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Colombo to Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions India may apply when travelling from Colombo. 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 Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu compared to Colombo?
While in Colombo the temperatures can reach an average of 34.0 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 3.0 mm ,Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu's temperatures can go up to 39.56 ºC during the hot season, with 6.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 20.33 ºC in Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu, compared to the 20.54 ºC average degrees reported in Colombo. During the winter period, Colombo can register 6.0 mm precipitation, while Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu have an average of 8.3 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between Colombo and Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu?
The main airport route flying between Colombo and Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu is: Katunayake International (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA). This route is covered by the following airline(s): IndiGo. Srilankan Airlines.

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