Colombo to Chennai (CMB–MAA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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402 mi airlines 62/wk
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Flight Schedule 22 flights Verified 7h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
6E1172
6E IndiGo
32N
3:45 AM
+0530
5:05 AM
IST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI6213cs
AI Air India
332
7:25 AM
+0530
8:50 AM
IST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UL121+1
UL SriLankan
333
7:25 AM
+0530
8:50 AM
IST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
6E1174
6E IndiGo
32N
9:45 AM
+0530
11:05 AM
IST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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6E1180
6E IndiGo
32N
12:30 PM
+0530
1:45 PM
IST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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UL127
UL SriLankan
320
1:30 PM
+0530
2:55 PM
IST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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6E1176
6E IndiGo
32N
5:15 PM
+0530
6:35 PM
IST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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UL123+2
UL SriLankan
320
6:45 PM
+0530
8:10 PM
IST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI6215cs
AI Air India
320
6:45 PM
+0530
8:10 PM
IST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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CX17
CX Cathay Pacific
74Y
12:40 AM
IST
2:00 AM
+0530
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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CX18
CX Cathay Pacific
74Y
12:40 AM
IST
2:00 AM
+0530
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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6E1171
6E IndiGo
32N
1:20 AM
IST T2
2:40 AM
+0530
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI6214cs
AI Air India
333
9:55 AM
IST T2
11:20 AM
+0530
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UL122+1
UL SriLankan
333
9:55 AM
IST T2
11:20 AM
+0530
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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6E1175
6E IndiGo
32N
10:10 AM
IST T2
11:30 AM
+0530
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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6E1179
6E IndiGo
32N
2:55 PM
IST T2
4:15 PM
+0530
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI6220cs
AI Air India
320
3:55 PM
IST T2
5:20 PM
+0530
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UL128+1
UL SriLankan
320
3:55 PM
IST T2
5:20 PM
+0530
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TK6136
TK Turkish
77X
4:15 PM
IST
5:25 PM
+0530
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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6E1173
6E IndiGo
32N
7:40 PM
IST T2
9:00 PM
+0530
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UL124+1
UL SriLankan
320
9:15 PM
IST T2
10:40 PM
+0530
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI6216cs
AI Air India
320
9:15 PM
IST T2
10:40 PM
+0530
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Colombo to Chennai
2 carriers, 62 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 62 Flights/wk 402 mi 1h 15m nonstop 22 1-stop hubs

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

All carriers operating nonstop CMB–MAA service, compared side by side.
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
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AI, UL
32N Airbus A320neo – 6E
332 Airbus A330-200 – AI
333 Airbus A330-300 – UL
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 6E (27 flights/wk, 56%)
Oneworld: UL (21 flights/wk, 44%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CMB to MAA direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
62
Outbound / wk
73
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CMB to MAA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
791
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Chennai from Colombo

Nearby airports with service to Chennai International Airport.
Metric CMB→MAA JAF→MAA
Distance from CMB 181 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 62 7
Flight time 1h 15m 1h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of CMB with service to Chennai International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chennai is 0 hours the same as Colombo.
CMB: +0530 · MAA: IST

When it's 6:00 PM in Colombo, it's 6:00 PM in Chennai.
Distance & Flight Time
402 mi / 647 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 15m to 1h 25m.

CMB–MAA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Colombo to Chennai route.
Route details
Distance402 mi / 647 km
Flight time1h 15m to 1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights62 out / 73 return
1-stop connections22 hubs
Origin: CMB
IATA / ICAOCMB / VCBI
TimezoneAsia/Colombo
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: MAA
IATA / ICAOMAA / VOMM
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr21.2M
Elevation52 ft / 16 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CMB to MAA flights.
Nonstop flights from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Chennai International Airport take approximately 1h 15m to 1h 25m. The route covers 402 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 62 nonstop flights per week from CMB to MAA. The return direction has about 73 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TRV, IXM, DMK, TRZ, DAC, BLR, BOM, HYD, COK, AUH, MCT, DEL, BKK, DXB, SIN, HKG, SHJ, DOH, KUL, FRA, IST and LHR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MAA to CMB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JAF. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

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).