Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Chennai?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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

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 8

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

Accepted Answer

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 9

Which airlines fly between Chennai and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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 11

What flights operate between Chennai and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

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 12

How many airports are there near Chennai?

Accepted Answer

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 13

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 14

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

Accepted Answer

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 15

What time do flights between Chennai and Colombo depart?

Accepted Answer

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 flights between Chennai and Colombo arrive?

Accepted Answer

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	£79
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£79
Cheapest round-trip	£166
Average round-trip	£193
Nonstop flights in August	£79 – £100

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
SriLankan Airlines	ALK	UL	Yes	No
Emirates	UAE	EK	No	No
IndiGo Airlines	IGO	6E	No	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Malaysia Airlines	MAS	MH	Yes	No
AirAsia	AXM	AK	Yes	Opens 240 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight

Travel restrictions	Travel is allowed with restrictions No proof of negative pre-departure COVID-19 test results for vaccinated travelers No quarantine required
Visa requirements	Electronic travel authorization
Forms and documents	Mandatory proof of vaccination for Sri Lanka

Visa requirements	Electronic travel authorization
Forms and documents	Mandatory proof of vaccination for India Recommended contact-tracing app Mandatory health declaration form for vaccinated travelers
Additional information	Health screening on arrival Masks are recommended in public

Cheap flights from Chennai to Colombo

Flights starting at £79. Choose between SriLankan Airlines, Emirates, or IndiGo Airlines to find the best price.

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