Chennai to Colombo flight deals
MAA → CMB · Colombo, Sri Lanka · Visa-free for Indian passports
Typical price
₹20,859
Good price is under
₹20,472
All-time low we've seen
₹18,076
90-day average
₹21,245
Cheapest month: Oct 2026
Lowest return fare seen for each departure month, MAA → CMB.
- Oct 2026₹19,723
Live now ₹19,789 · seen ₹19,723 on 26 Sep · 23 Oct–23 Oct on Google Flights
Dussehra rush
- Nov 2026₹20,617
Seen 28 Sep · no live fare right now
Diwali rush
- Dec 2026₹20,976
Live now ₹21,880 · seen ₹20,976 on 4 Oct · 12 Dec–19 Dec on Google Flights
Xmas–NY rush
- Jan 2027₹20,111
Live now ₹22,708 · seen ₹20,111 on 4 Oct · 26 Jan–28 Jan on Google Flights
Xmas–NY rushPongal rushRepublic Day rush
- Feb 2027₹22,042
- May 2027₹23,813
Live · 1 May–4 May on Google Flights
Summer hols rushBakrid rush
From 24 departure dates checked in the last 14 days. “Live” means checked in the last 48 hours; older fares may have changed. Red tags mark Indian holiday rushes, when fares out of India tend to rise.
When to book
Book at least 2 weeks ahead. Across all FlyBun routes, fares in the last 2 weeks before departure averaged +6.1% versus the same dates booked earlier, while booking 2 weeks to 3+ months ahead stayed within −0.9% to 0.0%.
- Under 2 weeks+6.1%
- 2–4 weeks−0.7%
- 1–2 months−0.8%
- 2–3 months0.0%
- 3+ months−0.9%
How far ahead the fare was booked, versus that departure date's average price, so the season doesn't skew it. All routes: 8,956 departure-date samples.
Fly from another city
Cheapest live return fare to Colombo from other Indian airports. Getting to that airport costs extra.
- From BangaloreBLR · 14 Dec–18 Dec₹25,252₹5,463 more than from Chennai
- From MumbaiBOM · 14 Oct–17 Oct₹25,609₹5,820 more than from Chennai
- From HyderabadHYD · 15 Nov–29 Nov₹27,909₹8,120 more than from Chennai
- From KochiCOK · 21 Oct–25 Oct₹29,206₹9,417 more than from Chennai
- From DelhiDEL · 29 Oct₹31,220₹11,431 more than from Chennai
Chennai to Colombo: questions
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Colombo?
Across 6 departure months, Oct 2026 has the lowest return fare we've seen in the last 14 days: ₹19,723. The priciest is May 2027 at ₹23,813. Fares change daily, so check the live price before you book.
How far ahead should I book Chennai to Colombo flights?
Book at least 2 weeks ahead. Across all FlyBun routes, fares in the last 2 weeks before departure averaged +6.1% versus the same dates booked earlier, while booking 2 weeks to 3+ months ahead stayed within −0.9% to 0.0%.
Do Indian passport holders need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Indian passport holders can visit Sri Lanka without a visa for up to 30 days. Free ETA required online (eta.gov.lk) before travel; free since 25 May 2026.
What is a good price for a Chennai to Colombo flight?
A return fare under ₹20,472 is a good price on this route. The typical fare is around ₹20,859, and the lowest we've ever seen is ₹18,076.
How often does FlyBun check Chennai to Colombo fares?
Every 4 hours, across departure dates months ahead. When a fare is cheaper than most FlyBun has seen on this route and at least 20% below its typical price, it's published as a deal and everyone watching this route gets an alert.
FlyBun checks fares from Indian cities every 4 hours and alerts you free when they drop.