What is the Chennai to Colombo flight ticket price?

The Chennai to Colombo round trip flight ticket price starts from ₹9,707, with an average price of ₹13,887 over the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly Chennai to Colombo?

October is the best month for lower fares, though average round-trip prices remain at Rs 13,686. Specific monthly fare trends are not available in the data.

How much does a Chennai to Colombo trip cost?

The average round-trip fare is Rs 13,686, with minimum fares as low as Rs 9,707. No daily budget range for Colombo is specified in the provided data.

How far in advance should I book Chennai to Colombo flights?

The lowest average fare occurs when booking 61–90 days ahead (Rs 17,785). Prices rise sharply as departure approaches, reaching Rs 36,001 for bookings within 0–7 days.

Which airlines fly Chennai to Colombo and are there non-stops?

Airlines operating this route include Air India, Etihad, Emirates, IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines, SriLankan, and THAI. Non-stop options are not explicitly mentioned in the data; travelers should confirm during booking.

How many days is ideal for a Colombo trip from India?

No specific ideal duration is provided, as top attractions or daily budget ranges for Colombo are unavailable in the dataset.

Do Indians need a visa for Colombo?

Indian travelers must check visa requirements for Colombo, as no specific details on visa costs or exemptions are available in the data.

What is the best time to visit Colombo?

October is recommended as the best month due to lower fares, though weather and crowd data are not provided. July should be avoided due to high fare volatility.

What are the top things to do in Colombo?

No specific attractions are listed in the data; travelers are advised to research local experiences based on personal interests.

Chennai to Colombo Round Trip Flights | Prices from ₹9,707

Best round trip available now

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RT prices 58% above average — wait if your dates are flexible

₹21,959

return ticket · per person · 2 nights · IndiGo

Outbound

2026-12-01

MAA → CMB · Non-stop · 1h 20m

₹9,714

Return

2026-12-03

CMB → MAA · Non-stop · 1h 25m

₹12,245

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Best Chennai–Colombo return dates

Top 6 combos sorted by deal score

BEST DEAL

₹21,959

12 01 → 12 03

2 nights

IndiGo

₹21,959

11 21 → 11 27

6 nights

IndiGo

₹21,959

11 21 → 11 24

3 nights

IndiGo

₹21,959

11 21 → 12 03

12 nights

IndiGo

₹21,959

11 16 → 12 03

17 nights

IndiGo

₹21,959

11 16 → 11 20

4 nights

IndiGo

Per person · Economy · Both legs included

Price by trip length

Cheapest RT found per stay duration

₹21k

2-3d

₹21k

4-6d

₹21k

7-9d

₹21k

10-14d

₹21k

15d+

Longer stays often unlock cheaper per-night fares when airlines fill mid-week seats.

When to book for the best price

Average one-way fare by booking window

0-7 days

₹36,268

2,300 fares

8-14 days

₹28,070

2,280 fares

15-30 days

₹22,888

5,480 fares

31-60 days

₹19,106

9,949 fares

61-90 days

₹18,097

9,325 fares

Booking at the optimal window saves ₹18,171 per ticket vs last-minute fares.

Best month for Chennai–Colombo round trip

Monthly average fare · weather · crowds

Jan Dec

Month	Avg OW fare	OW low	Verdict
Jan	₹19,095	₹11,069	Expensive
Jul	₹31,861	₹12,411	Expensive
Aug	₹28,229	₹10,757	Expensive
Sep	₹22,843	₹9,707	Expensive
OctCHEAPEST	₹18,075	₹9,707	Expensive
Nov	₹18,313	₹9,714	Expensive
Dec	₹18,797	₹9,714	Expensive