Flight from Colombo to Chennai
Overview
Flight from Colombo to Chennai: Haqqi Tours offers flight tickets from Colombo to Chennai, checks the fares and seats for your dates and confirms everything on WhatsApp. The flight from Colombo to Chennai takes about 1 hour 15 minutes non-stop, flown by SriLankan Airlines and IndiGo, from Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo (Katunayake) (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA). Below we clarify how much a flight from Colombo to Chennai costs and what changes the fare, how to find the cheapest flight ticket, how to book with us, what to know at both airports and what to do when you land - then you send the form and we message you with the price.
Highlights
- Flight from Colombo to Chennai in about 1 hour 15 minutes - non-stop
- Airlines on the route: SriLankan Airlines and IndiGo
- Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo (Katunayake) (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)
- Several a day - we find the departure that fits your plans
- Cheapest flight from Colombo to Chennai: every fare class checked for your dates
- Baggage, seats, children and infants, meals and special requests handled by our team
- Send the form - we message you by WhatsApp with the price, you confirm, the e-ticket is issued
- Haqqi Tours also provides airport transfers and tours at both ends of the Colombo to Chennai route
Full Description
Flight from Colombo to Chennai at a glance
Everything travellers ask about the flight from Colombo to Chennai, in one place. SriLankan Airlines and IndiGo operate the route non-stop, with a flight time of about 1 hour 15 minutes, several a day. Departures are from Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo (Katunayake) (CMB); arrival is at Chennai International Airport (MAA). Haqqi Tours can provide the ticket in economy and business, tells you which fare includes checked baggage and which does not, and confirms the cost in the WhatsApp chat before you pay.
- Route: Colombo to Chennai
- Airlines: SriLankan Airlines and IndiGo
- Flight time: about 1 hour 15 minutes
- Type: non-stop
- Frequency: several a day
- Departure airport: Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo (Katunayake) (CMB)
- Arrival airport: Chennai International Airport (MAA)
- Classes: economy and business
- Booking: form on this page, confirmation on WhatsApp, e-ticket by message
Chennai is the shortest and busiest India link from Colombo, and the entry point for Tamil Nadu; SriLankan and IndiGo also connect to Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.
Airlines flying from Colombo to Chennai
Who flies from Colombo to Chennai? SriLankan Airlines and IndiGo. Between them the route runs several a day. We compare their fares, timings and baggage for the date you travel and send the two or three that make sense, not a list of fifty.
- SriLankan Airlines - Colombo to Chennai
- IndiGo - Colombo to Chennai
Departure: Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo (Katunayake) (CMB)
Your journey starts at Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo (Katunayake) (CMB). We tell you the terminal for your airline, when check-in and bag drop close, and whether the airport has fast-track security worth booking. The Colombo-Katunayake Expressway links the airport with the city in about 20 to 30 minutes without traffic, but there is no rail link to the terminal, buses are slow with luggage, and taxi apps vary in fare; a private car with a driver is the simplest way to reach hotels, Negombo, Kandy or the south coast.
- Online check-in opens 24-48 hours before; we send the link and the booking reference
- Keep the passport or ID used for booking with the e-ticket - names must match exactly
- Check the baggage included in your fare - we tell you before you book
- Haqqi Tours provides a private transfer from your accommodation in Colombo to Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo (Katunayake)
Arrival: Chennai International Airport (MAA) and getting into Chennai
Arrival is at Chennai International Airport (MAA), and the first decision is how to reach the city. Chennai is the capital of Tamil Nadu on the Bay of Bengal, with Marina Beach, the Kapaleeshwarar Temple and the Fort St George. We provide airport transfers in Chennai with a driver at arrivals, and we also tell you honestly if the train or metro from the airport is the better choice for where you are staying.
Onward flights or trains from Chennai the same day can be added to the booking; let us know and we choose a Colombo to Chennai departure that leaves a safe connection.
Baggage, seats and classes on the Colombo to Chennai flight
Baggage is the item that most often changes the real cost of a flight from Colombo to Chennai. Full-service fares typically include a checked bag and a cabin bag; low-cost fares start with a small cabin bag and add the rest. We tell you the allowance of the fare we send, and whether adding a suitcase at booking is cheaper than at the airport (it almost always is). Seats can be selected on most airlines for a fee or free at check-in; in economy and business the differences are space, meals and flexibility.
- Cabin bag on every fare; checked bag included on full-service fares, optional on low-cost ones
- Adding baggage at booking is cheaper than at the airport - we add it for you
- Seat selection free or paid depending on the carrier; families seated together on request
- Infants under two travel on a lap at a reduced fare; children have their own seat and fare
Flying with children, families and groups from Colombo to Chennai
Travelling with children? Put the ages on the form: infants and children have different fares and different baggage allowances, and we apply both. Groups - a company, a school, a wedding party - are booked together so everyone sits in the same section and one confirmation covers the whole party. Haqqi Tours also provides the minivans and Sprinters that carry a group between the airport and the hotel at both ends.
Things to do in Chennai when you land
Chennai is the capital of Tamil Nadu on the Bay of Bengal, with Marina Beach, the Kapaleeshwarar Temple and the Fort St George. The reasons passengers fly from Colombo to Chennai include Marina Beach, the Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Fort St George and the Government Museum.
We offer tours and transfers in Chennai as well as the flight ticket - one conversation, one plan for the whole trip.
Best time to fly from Colombo to Chennai
For the fare itself, the cheapest flights from Colombo to Chennai are found outside school holidays and major events, on mid-week days, booked early. Peak weeks sell out first and cost most; shoulder months give the best mix of weather, availability and price.
Return flight from Chennai to Colombo
We book the return leg from Chennai to Colombo just as easily, usually on the same ticket. Booking both directions together lets us compare a return fare against two singles - on some airlines the return is much cheaper, on others two one-ways with different carriers win. Tell us the day you want to come back on the form and we send both directions with the cost.
How much is a flight from Colombo to Chennai?
The cost of a flight from Colombo to Chennai depends on the date, the time of day, the airline, the fare class and how far ahead you book. Airlines sell seats in tiers that rise as the plane fills, so the same seat can cost several times more on a holiday weekend than on a quiet Tuesday. That is why Haqqi Tours does not print a price on this page: we look up the live fares for your exact date across every airline on the route and send you the real cost by WhatsApp, with the options side by side.
Just ask for two or three options and we send the cost of each - for example the cheapest fare with hand luggage only, the same flight with a checked bag, and the best-timed departure of the day - so the comparison is in front of you before you book.
Cheapest flight from Colombo to Chennai: how to pay less
The cheapest flight from Colombo to Chennai is normally booked early, flown mid-week and chosen with the baggage you actually need. These are the rules our staff applies on every booking:
- Pack to the fare: a hand-luggage-only ticket is cheaper if you do not need a checked bag
- Compare airlines - on this route the cheapest carrier changes from day to day
- Book both directions together when a return fare is cheaper than two singles, which we check
- Ask about infant and child fares and about group bookings for four or more
- Book early - low fare tiers open months ahead and sell first, especially for holidays
- Fly mid-week - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday departures are generally cheaper than Friday, Sunday and Monday
We answer "what is the cheapest way to fly from Colombo to Chennai?" many times a day; the answer for your dates comes back through WhatsApp with the booking ready to confirm.
How to book flights from Colombo to Chennai with Haqqi Tours
Booking a flight from Colombo to Chennai with us takes a few minutes and one conversation. Fill in the booking form on this page with your date, whether you want a one-way or a return, how many adults and children are flying and the class you prefer. Our booking desk then messages you in the WhatsApp chat to check your booking: we finalise the flights available that day, the carrier, the baggage included and the cost. You choose, we book, and the e-ticket arrives in the same chat.
- Step 1 - send the form: date, one-way or return, adults and children, class
- Step 2 - we message you on WhatsApp with the flights, the baggage included and the cost
- Step 3 - you confirm the flight you prefer and we arrange payment in the same chat
- Step 4 - we issue the electronic ticket and send it; we stay in touch until you land in Chennai
Haqqi Tours also provides what happens around the flight: a private transfer to the airport in Colombo, a driver at Chennai International Airport (MAA) with your name, and tours in Chennai. Mention it by WhatsApp and it goes on the same confirmation.
Why book your Colombo to Chennai flight with Haqqi Tours
What we offer on the flight from Colombo to Chennai: live fares checked across every airline for your travel date, fare classes explained without jargon, baggage sorted before you book, families seated together, the e-ticket delivered through WhatsApp and a team that answers at any hour if the flight changes. Send the form and let us take the flight off your list.
On board
- Special meals, wheelchair assistance and extra baggage arranged in advance
- Seats in economy and business - families seated together on request
- Meals on full-service airlines; snacks for purchase on low-cost carriers
- Online check-in 24-48 hours before departure - we send the link
- About 1 hour 15 minutes in the air non-stop
Before you travel
- Departure from Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo (Katunayake) (CMB) - terminal and closing times sent with the ticket
- Lounges and fast-track security available at both airports on request
- Passport or ID must match the name on the ticket exactly
- Haqqi Tours arranges private airport transfers at both ends, flight tracked
Good to know
- Mid-week departures are normally the cheapest
- Add an airport transfer at Chennai so a driver meets you at arrivals
- Add checked baggage at booking, not at the airport
- Book the Colombo to Chennai flight early - low fare tiers sell first
- Book the return with the outbound to compare a return fare with two singles
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
What is the difference between economy and business class?
Business class means a much larger seat, a meal, lounge access, priority boarding and normally a more flexible ticket; economy is the practical choice for a 1 hour 15 minutes flight. We send the cost of both.
Where do I land in Chennai?
You land at Chennai International Airport (MAA). Taxis and metro, tram or bus leave from arrivals; a Haqqi Tours driver can meet you at the exit with your name if you add a transfer.
How long is the flight from Colombo to Chennai?
Roughly 1 hour 15 minutes non-stop between Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo (Katunayake) (CMB) and Chennai International Airport (MAA). Exact times depend on the carrier and the departure; we send them with each option.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
The airline must rebook you and may owe assistance or compensation under the rules that apply; our WhatsApp desk guides you through it. A transfer booked with us tracks the flight, so the driver waits.
How early should I be at Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo (Katunayake)?
About two hours before an international flight and ninety minutes before a domestic one; more at peak times or if you have bags to check. Low-cost airlines close bag drop strictly on time.
Can I choose my seat?
On most airlines, yes - free at check-in or for a small fee at booking. Let us know your preference on WhatsApp and we add it.
Which airport do I fly from in Colombo?
Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo (Katunayake) (CMB). We send the terminal, the check-in closing time and, if you book it, a private transfer from your hotel.
What is the cheapest flight from Colombo to Chennai?
Typically an early-booked mid-week departure on the airline with the lowest fare that day, with only the baggage you need. Tell us if your dates are flexible and we find the cheapest Colombo to Chennai flight across the days you can travel.
Is it better to fly or take the train from Colombo to Chennai?
For this route the flight is the practical choice - about 1 hour 15 minutes in the air. We provide trains and transfers too and say honestly which is better for your dates.
Do I need to print the e-ticket?
No. The e-ticket and booking reference on your phone are all you need at check-in; we send both and remind you to bring the passport or ID used in the booking.
Do children and infants need a ticket?
Yes, at their own fares: infants under two travel on a lap at a reduced rate, children from two need a seat and typically pay a child fare. Give the ages on the form and we apply them.
Which airlines fly from Colombo to Chennai?
SriLankan Airlines and IndiGo. We compare their fares, timings and baggage for the date you travel and send the ones that make sense.
How much is a flight from Colombo to Chennai?
It depends on the date, the airline, the fare class and how early you book, so there is no single price. Haqqi Tours checks the live fares across every airline for your dates and sends you the exact cost by WhatsApp quickly of receiving the form.
When is the best time to book the Colombo to Chennai flight?
As soon as your dates are fixed. Low fare tiers open months ahead and rise as seats sell; holidays and summer departures fill first.
Can I change or cancel my flight ticket?
It depends on the airline and the fare class - flexible tickets can be changed, the cheapest typically cannot. We spell out the conditions before you confirm and handle any change for you afterwards.
