Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Colombo and Chennai?

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The flight distance between Colombo and Chennai is 648 km.

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

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, Bangkok, Malé, Manchester, Kuala Lumpur, Dubai, Bali, New Delhi, Edinburgh, Singapore, Denpasar, Birmingham, Goa, Tel Aviv, Phuket City, Abu Dhabi, Phuket Province, Mumbai, Perth, Da Nang.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chennai and London, Singapore, Bengaluru, Muscat, Edinburgh, Belfast, Manchester, Bangkok, Mumbai, Dubai, Kuwait City, Riyadh, Dammam, New Delhi, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Sydney, Aberdeen, Birmingham, Kuala Lumpur.

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, Cuddapah, Pondicherry.

Question 7

Which airlines fly between Colombo and Chennai?

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

Question 8

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Colombo and Chennai, 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 9

What flights operate between Colombo and Chennai?

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Traveling between Colombo and Chennai, 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 10

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, Cuddapah, Pondicherry.

Question 11

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Colombo and Chennai 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 Colombo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 12

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Colombo and Chennai 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 Chennai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 13

What time do flights between Colombo and Chennai 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 Colombo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do flights between Colombo and Chennai 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 Chennai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£162
Nonstop flights in September	£97 – £160
Most popular airline	Emirates

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Chennai Metro Rail	35-50 min	₹40 – ₹70; fare varies by destination station	every 5–10 min (traffic dependent)	central Chennai stations
Suburban Train (MRTS)	40-60 min	₹10 – ₹30; requires transfer from Tirusulam station	every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
MTC Public Bus	60-90 min	₹15 – ₹40; varies by route and distance	every 20–40 min (traffic dependent)	lowest cost option
Prepaid Taxi	30-60 min	₹400 – ₹700; fixed fare based on zone; AC extra	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Ride-hailing (Ola/Uber)	30-60 min	₹350 – ₹800; surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based booking
Private Transfer	30-60 min	₹800 – ₹1,500; pre-booked; varies by vehicle type	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups and families
Rental Car	30-60 min	₹1,500 – ₹3,500; per day; fuel extra	on-demand (traffic dependent)	flexibility and exploration

Airline	Mon 21.09	Tue 22.09	Wed 23.09	Thu 24.09	Fri 25.09	Sat 26.09	Sun 27.09
IndiGo Airlines	4	4	3	4	4	4	4
SriLankan Airlines	3	3	3	3	3	3	3
Weekly flights: 48 total	Daily flights: 6.86 average	Most flights: Monday 4 flights

Airline	Mon 28.09	Tue 29.09	Wed 30.09	Thu 01.10	Fri 02.10	Sat 03.10	Sun 04.10
IndiGo Airlines	4	4	3	4	4	4	4
SriLankan Airlines	3	3	3	3	3	3	3
Weekly flights: 48 total	Daily flights: 6.86 average	Most flights: Monday 4 flights

Airline	Mon 05.10	Tue 06.10	Wed 07.10	Thu 08.10	Fri 09.10	Sat 10.10	Sun 11.10
IndiGo Airlines	4	4	3	4	4	4	4
SriLankan Airlines	3	3	3	3	3	3	3
Weekly flights: 48 total	Daily flights: 6.86 average	Most flights: Monday 4 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Emirates	UAE	EK	No
Fly Dubai	FDB	FZ	Yes
IndiGo Airlines	IGO	6E	No
SriLankan Airlines	ALK	UL	Yes
Air India Limited	AIC	AI	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	27°C	23°C
February	28°C	23°C
March	30°C	25°C
April	32°C	27°C
May	34°C	29°C
June	33°C	29°C
July	32°C	28°C
August	32°C	27°C
September	31°C	27°C
October	30°C	26°C
November	28°C	25°C
December	27°C	24°C

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