Question 1

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

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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, Spicejet, Air India Limited, 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, Melbourne, Malé, Sydney, Gold Coast, Perth, Taipei, Brisbane, New Delhi, Kyiv, Goa, Hanoi, Mumbai, Denpasar, Ho Chi Minh City, Kathmandu, Dubai, Hong Kong, Wellington.

Question 5

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, New Delhi, Kuala Lumpur, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad, London, Coimbatore, Perth, Sydney, Melbourne, Kochi, Goa, Madurai, Kolkata, Toronto, Thiruvananthapuram, Dubai, Pune, Brisbane.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Colombo?

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Colombo is mainly served by Bandaranaike International. But there are other airports nearby, including Colombo Ratmalana Airport, Kelani River-Peliyagoda Waterdrome, Dandugama Sea Plane Base.

Question 7

What airports are near Colombo?

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

Question 8

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 9

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

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

Question 10

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 11

Which airlines fly between Colombo and Chennai?

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

Question 12

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 13

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 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 Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala, Sigiriya, Kotte Diyawanna Oya SPB

Question 15

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 16

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 17

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 18

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 19

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 one-way trip	£95
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£91
Cheapest round-trip	£147
Average round-trip	£169
Nonstop flights in November	£91 – £348

Airline	Mon 27.11	Tue 28.11	Wed 29.11	Thu 30.11	Fri 01.12	Sat 02.12	Sun 03.12
SriLankan Airlines	3	1	1	3	2	1	---
IndiGo Airlines	2	2	---	2	2	2	2
Air India Limited	2	1	---	1	2	2	1
Spicejet	---	---	---	1	---	1	---

Airline	Mon 04.12	Tue 05.12	Wed 06.12	Thu 07.12	Fri 08.12	Sat 09.12	Sun 10.12
SriLankan Airlines	3	2	3	2	2	2	2
IndiGo Airlines	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Air India Limited	2	1	1	1	2	2	1
Spicejet	1	---	1	1	1	1	1

Airline	Mon 11.12	Tue 12.12	Wed 13.12	Thu 14.12	Fri 15.12	Sat 16.12	Sun 17.12
SriLankan Airlines	2	1	4	4	3	1	2
IndiGo Airlines	2	2	2	2	2	2	1
Air India Limited	2	1	1	1	2	2	1
Spicejet	1	---	1	1	1	1	1

Airline	Mon 18.12	Tue 19.12	Wed 20.12	Thu 21.12	Fri 22.12	Sat 23.12	Sun 24.12
SriLankan Airlines	3	1	2	3	3	3	3
IndiGo Airlines	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Air India Limited	2	1	1	1	2	2	1
Spicejet	1	---	1	1	1	1	1

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
IndiGo Airlines	IGO	6E	Yes	0 0
Emirates	UAE	EK	No	0 0
SriLankan Airlines	ALK	UL	Yes	0 0
Fly Dubai	FDB	FZ	Yes	No
Air Vistara	VTI	UK	No	0 0

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