Colombo to Chennai (CMB–MAA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
CMB–MAA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. SriLankan Airlines and IndiGo lead the route. The flight covers 402 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UL SriLankan Airlines Also: AI, KE | 21 | 320, 332 | 1h25 | – | Oneworld | AI, KE |
| 6E IndiGo | 20 | 32N | 1h15-1h20 | – | – | – |
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 | 64 | 7 |
| Flight time | 1h 25m | 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 SriLankan Airlines and IndiGo. With 64 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CMB to MAA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CMB to MAA is about 1 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 402 miles (647 km). There are approximately 64 weekly flights outbound and 66 return, totaling 130 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Madurai, Tiruchirappalli and Kempegowda. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Jaffna (JAF).