Colombo to Chennai (CMB–MAA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CMB–MAA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 402 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 22 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6E IndiGo | 27 | 32N | 1h15-1h20 | – | – | – |
| UL SriLankan Airlines Also: AI, KE | 21 | 320, 333 | 1h25 | – | Oneworld | AI, KE |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Chennai from Colombo
| Metric | CMB→MAA | JAF→MAA |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from CMB | – | 181 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 62 | 7 |
| Flight time | 1h 15m | 1h 15m |
Travel Essentials
CMB: +0530 · MAA: IST
When it's 6:00 PM in Colombo, it's 6:00 PM in Chennai.
CMB–MAA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CMB to MAA
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Chennai International Airport (MAA) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines. With 62 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CMB to MAA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CMB to MAA ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes to 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 402 miles (647 km). There are approximately 62 weekly flights outbound and 73 return, totaling 135 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via TRV. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Jaffna (JAF).