Colombo (CMB) to Chennai (MAA) flights
Nonstop from Bandaranaike International to Chennai International: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.
Distance
647km
402 mi, great circle
Flying time
1h 31m
typical, gate to gate
Flights a day
7.7
average, November 2026
Airlines
2
passenger airlines
Airlines flying CMB to MAA
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Colombo to Chennai?
About 1h 31m gate to gate for the 647 km (402 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.
Which airlines fly nonstop from CMB to MAA?
IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines, with about 7.7 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).