Chennai to Colombo flights
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About the Chennai–Colombo route
Chennai–Colombo is one of the shortest international flights from India — often a little over an hour — and a busy family and business link across the Palk corridor. Because the hop is so short, departure time, baggage and how you get into Colombo matter more than a night-flight saving.
Sinhala and Tamil New Year in April, year-end holidays and some weekend banks are busier. Booking 3–6 weeks ahead is usually enough on ordinary dates. Most travellers from India need an Electronic Travel Authorisation or another official clearance for Sri Lanka — confirm this on an official Sri Lankan source before you fly.
When to book Chennai to Colombo flights
Chennai–Colombo is a short hop; 3–6 weeks ahead is usually enough on ordinary dates. Sinhala and Tamil New Year, April holidays and December are busier — book sooner if your dates are fixed.
Money-saving tips
- April and December are peak — book sooner if dates are fixed.
- Confirm official Sri Lanka ETA or entry rules.
- A very cheap fare may exclude a checked bag; add it before you compare.
- Leave time in Colombo traffic if you have a same-day meeting or a second trip along the coast.
More ways to save: 12 tips to find cheap flights in India.
Route at a glance
| Distance | ~650 km |
|---|---|
| Non-stop flight time | about 1h 10m – 1h 30m |
| From | Chennai International Airport (MAA) |
| To | Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) |
| Airlines often on this route | IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines, Air India Express and other airlines (schedules change) |
| Fares | Change daily — use the price calendar above to find the cheapest day. |
Chennai to Colombo flights — FAQ
How long is the Chennai to Colombo flight?
A non-stop flight usually takes about 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes.
Do Indians need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Most travellers need an Electronic Travel Authorisation or another official clearance. Check the official Sri Lanka government or immigration website, as the process can change.
When is Chennai–Colombo busiest?
Around April (New Year holidays), December and some weekends.
Are the prices on this page live?
They are recent fares from our travel partners and can be a few hours old. For each date we show a starting fare; the "See all flights on partner site" button opens the complete live list. The final price, taxes, fees and availability are always confirmed on the partner site before you pay.