Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Chennai?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $174 to $217. The lowest price recently found on this route was $167.

Question 1

How many flights depart from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai on average per day?

Accepted Answer

As of December 2025, 5 flights take off from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and land in Chennai each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 3:00AM, with 34% of daily flights taking off at noon.

Question 2

What is the most punctual flight time for Colombo to Chennai flights?

Accepted Answer

Generally, flights departing at night tend to experience fewer delays. Flights in the morning have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

Question 3

What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.Typical prices usually range from $174 to $217.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $167.

Question 4

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

In the afternoon is the cheapest time of day to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai when you can find flight prices for as low as $154. Flying to Chennai in the afternoon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Chennai is in the morning when prices are around $174.

Question 5

How often are flights from Colombo to Chennai delayed?

Accepted Answer

Historically, on average around 13% of flights between Colombo and Chennai have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 87 minutes.

Question 6

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

In general, June is the cheapest month to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $137. If you’re not able to fly to Chennai in June, then July is your next best option. Flight prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai during July average around $137.

Question 7

What is the cheapest Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Chennai flight route?

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

What cabin class options are available on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Chennai flights?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Chennai flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Question 9

What airlines fly to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines and Air India are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Chennai from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport according to our data. IndiGo is the first choice among our users, with 54% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Chennai. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Chennai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Question 10

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Chennai

Question 11

How far in advance should I book a flight to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chennai from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chennai for around $157 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chennai from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for as low as $148 on momondo.

Question 12

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chennai is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as $150. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around $182. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

Question 13

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Colombo to Chennai flights?

Accepted Answer

According to our data, IndiGo have had the least number of delays on this route over the last 12 months; with about 5% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

Question 14

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Monday is statistically the day of the week which experiences the fewest number of delays on this flight route. Tuesday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Question 15

How many flights depart from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai on average per week?

Accepted Answer

39 flights are operational weekly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai as of December 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Tue, with 18% of flights per week taking off on this day.

Question 16

How have Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai flight prices changed over time?

Accepted Answer

As of December 2025, prices for Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai flights are approximately 9% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

Question 17

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai Airport?

Accepted Answer

Prices for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai Airport refresh daily.

Question 18

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai Airport?

Accepted Answer

The number of operators available for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai Airport is 4 as of December 2025.

Question 19

How old do you have to be to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai Airport?

Accepted Answer

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai Airport.

Question 20

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chennai Airport?

Accepted Answer

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Chennai Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Chennai Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Chennai flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2025, prices for Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai flights are approximately 9% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Chennai?

IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Chennai

What airlines fly to Chennai?

How often are flights from Colombo to Chennai delayed?

Historically, on average around 13% of flights between Colombo and Chennai have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 87 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Colombo to Chennai flights?

Generally, flights departing at night tend to experience fewer delays. Flights in the morning have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday is statistically the day of the week which experiences the fewest number of delays on this flight route. Tuesday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Colombo to Chennai flights?

According to our data, IndiGo have had the least number of delays on this route over the last 12 months; with about 5% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

How many flights depart from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai on average per day?

As of December 2025, 5 flights take off from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and land in Chennai each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 3:00AM, with 34% of daily flights taking off at noon.

How many flights depart from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai on average per week?

39 flights are operational weekly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai as of December 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Tue, with 18% of flights per week taking off on this day.

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