Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Chennai to Colombo?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chennai and Colombo takes around 1.4 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Chennai and Colombo?

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The flight distance between Chennai and Colombo is 648 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Chennai and Colombo?

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Several carriers operate flights between Chennai and Colombo. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include IndiGo Airlines, Air India Limited, SriLankan Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Chennai?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chennai and Singapore, Bengaluru, New Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Coimbatore, Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, Kochi, London, Madurai, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Bangkok, Pune, Port Blair, Goa, Tiruchirappalli, Sydney, Seoul.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Colombo?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Colombo and London, Taipei, Singapore, Sydney, Bangkok, Melbourne, Hong Kong, Manila, Perth, Goa, Mumbai, Gold Coast, Hanoi, Brisbane, New Delhi, Kaohsiung, Toronto, Bengaluru, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang.

Question 6

What airports are near Chennai?

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The main airport in Chennai is Chennai International. It is also served by Chennai International, Tirupati, Pondicherry, Cuddapah.

Question 7

What airports are near Colombo?

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The main airport in Colombo is Bandaranaike International. It is also served by Sigiriya, Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala, Gregory Lake SPB, Kotte Diyawanna Oya SPB.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Chennai and Colombo?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Chennai and Colombo thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Chennai and Colombo can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Chennai and Colombo?

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Currently, you can fly between Chennai and Colombo with SriLankan Airlines, IndiGo Airlines, Emirates, AirAsia, Air India Limited.

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between Chennai and Colombo?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Chennai and Colombo, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 12

What flights operate between Chennai and Colombo?

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Traveling between Chennai and Colombo, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 13

How many airports are there near Chennai?

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There are a number of airports in and around Chennai. The main one is Chennai International and other nearby airports include Chennai International, Tirupati, Pondicherry, Cuddapah

Question 14

How many airports are there near Colombo?

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There are a number of airports in and around Colombo. The main one is Bandaranaike International and other nearby airports include Sigiriya, Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala, Gregory Lake SPB, Kotte Diyawanna Oya SPB.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Chennai and Colombo depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Chennai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Chennai and Colombo arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Colombo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 17

What time do flights between Chennai and Colombo depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Chennai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do flights between Chennai and Colombo arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Colombo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£72
Cheapest round-trip	£150
Average round-trip	£160
Nonstop flights in October	£74 – £155
Most popular airline	SriLankan Airlines

Airline	Mon 25.09	Tue 26.09	Wed 27.09	Thu 28.09	Fri 29.09	Sat 30.09	Sun 01.10
SriLankan Airlines	3	3	3	2	1	1	1
IndiGo Airlines	2	2	2	2	---	---	2
Air India Limited	2	1	1	1	---	2	1
Spicejet	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 02.10	Tue 03.10	Wed 04.10	Thu 05.10	Fri 06.10	Sat 07.10	Sun 08.10
SriLankan Airlines	3	3	3	2	3	2	2
IndiGo Airlines	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Air India Limited	2	1	1	1	2	2	1
Spicejet	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 09.10	Tue 10.10	Wed 11.10	Thu 12.10	Fri 13.10	Sat 14.10	Sun 15.10
SriLankan Airlines	3	3	3	2	3	2	2
IndiGo Airlines	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Air India Limited	2	1	1	1	2	2	1
Spicejet	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 16.10	Tue 17.10	Wed 18.10	Thu 19.10	Fri 20.10	Sat 21.10	Sun 22.10
SriLankan Airlines	3	3	3	2	3	2	2
IndiGo Airlines	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Air India Limited	2	1	1	1	2	2	1
Spicejet	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

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Flights starting at £72. Choose between SriLankan Airlines, IndiGo Airlines, or Emirates to find the best price.

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
SriLankan Airlines	ALK	UL	Yes
IndiGo Airlines	IGO	6E	Yes
Emirates	UAE	EK	No
AirAsia	AXM	AK	Yes
Air India Limited	AIC	AI	Yes

Travel restrictions	Travel is allowed Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required Quarantine is not required
Visa requirements	Electronic travel authorization

Visa requirements	Electronic travel authorization
Additional information	Health screening on arrival Masks are mandatory in certain situations