Flights Colombo → Chennai
As of October 2026, economy flights from Colombo to Chennai have a typical range INR 19800–92583, median INR 32792. Full range across all 72 offers: INR 13143–231617. We analyzed 72 offers from 9 airlines in a single price check.
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Best offers by airline: Colombo → Chennai
Based on 72 offers · October 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Colombo → Chennai
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · October 2026 · INR
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| IndiGo | Included | INR 1000 | — |
| SriLankan Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Air India | Included | Included | — |
| Malaysia Airlines | — | Included | — |
| Singapore Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Etihad Airways | — | Included | — |
| Cathay Pacific | — | Included | — |
| Thai Airways | Included | Included | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Colombo to Chennai cost?
Based on 72 offers · October 2026
Colombo to Chennai flights ranged from INR 13143 to INR 231617 across 72 offers analyzed in October 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 72 offers.
These 72 offers (October 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between INR 23339 and INR 43130
What hidden fees do Colombo to Chennai flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Colombo to Chennai routes. The breakdown below is based on 72 offers analyzed in October 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (INR) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| 6E | 60408 | 237% |
| UL | 10 | 0% |
| AI | 767 | 2% |
| MH | 1435 | 2% |
| SQ | 967 | 1% |
| EY | 1435 | 1% |
| CX | 4783 | 2% |
| TG | 0 | 0% |
IndiGo: base ~INR -30404 + fees INR 60408 = ~INR 30004 total. Air India: base ~INR 37772 + fees INR 767 = ~INR 38539 total.
IndiGo's INR 60408 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Air India's lower-fee model — the INR 68176 base difference shrinks to INR 8535 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
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9 airlines flew Colombo to Chennai in this dataset. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
Even on the cheapest airline (SriLankan Airlines), fares ranged INR 14380–79843 in this snapshot. Your exact price depends on your dates and how far ahead you book — run a live search to see your number →
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (INR) | Median (INR) | Fees (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 SriLankan Airlines | 5 | 14380–79843 | 18240 | 10 (0%) |
 IndiGo | 18 | 19800–23339 | 19800 | n/a |
 IndiGo | 14 | 13820–31623 | 30004 | 60408 (201%) |
 Air India | 25 | 36376–48438 | 38539 | 767 (2%) |
 Malaysia Airlines | 2 | 92162–92545 | 92353 | 1435 (2%) |
 Singapore Airlines | 2 | 92576–93208 | 92892 | 967 (1%) |
 Etihad Airways | 4 | 144484–168493 | 153810 | 1435 (1%) |
 Cathay Pacific | 1 | — | 212733 | 4783 (2%) |
 Thai Airways | 1 | — | 231617 | 0 (0%) |
Where do the best Colombo → Chennai prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from travel agency sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Colombo to Chennai flights
- Full-service carriers on Colombo–Chennai cost 5.5x more than budget airlines (INR 108774 vs INR 19800 median; overall median INR 32792).
- 6E charges 6040.8x more in ancillary fees than UL — INR 60408 vs INR 10 avg per booking.
- The same route priced INR 47827 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was INR 19800. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Colombo to Chennai cost?
- Based on 72 offers analyzed, Colombo to Chennai flights range from INR 13143 to INR 231617, with a median price of INR 32792. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Colombo to Chennai flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add INR 16301 to the base fare on Colombo to Chennai flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Colombo to Chennai including all fees?
- SriLankan Airlines has the lowest median fare on Colombo to Chennai at INR 18240 (median across 5 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Colombo–Chennai flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was INR 19800. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Colombo to Chennai routes?
- Colombo to Chennai has 9 airlines competing, creating a price range from INR 13143 to INR 231617 across 72 offers. Prices on this route change with booking timing, advance purchase, and ancillary add-ons. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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