Sri Lanka to India · 402 miles (647 km)

Colombo (CMB) to Chennai (MAA) flights

2 airlines fly nonstop from Colombo (CMB) to Chennai (MAA): IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines. The two airports are 402 miles (647 km) apart. SriLankan Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 7 ways to fly it with one stop, through Tiruchirappalli, Madurai and Coimbatore and more.

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Airlines flying nonstop from CMB to MAA

IndiGoNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
SriLankan Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it

Book CMB to MAA with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks SriLankan Airlines
American AAdvantageBooks SriLankan Airlines
British Airways ClubBooks SriLankan Airlines
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks SriLankan Airlines
Finnair PlusBooks SriLankan Airlines
Iberia ClubBooks SriLankan Airlines
JAL Mileage BankBooks SriLankan Airlines
Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks SriLankan Airlines
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks SriLankan Airlines
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks IndiGo

CMB to MAA with one stop

7 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

Via Tiruchirappalli (TRZ)SriLankan Airlines, then IndiGo
Via Madurai (IXM)SriLankan Airlines, then IndiGo, Air India and 1 more
Via Coimbatore (CJB)SriLankan Airlines, then IndiGo
Via Thiruvananthapuram (TRV)SriLankan Airlines, then IndiGo
Via Bengaluru (BLR)IndiGo the whole way
Via Kochi (COK)SriLankan Airlines, then IndiGo
Via Hyderabad (HYD)IndiGo the whole way
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CMB to MAA: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from CMB to MAA?

IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines (oneworld) fly nonstop from Colombo (CMB) to Chennai (MAA).

How far is Colombo from Chennai by plane?

Colombo (CMB) and Chennai (MAA) are 402 miles (647 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book CMB to MAA award flights?

10 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 2 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does CMB to MAA cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for CMB to MAA with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Colombo and Chennai?

The most direct connections are through Tiruchirappalli (TRZ), Madurai (IXM), Coimbatore (CJB), Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) and Bengaluru (BLR). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example IndiGo through Bengaluru.

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Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.