Chennai (MAA) to Colombo (CMB) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Chennai (MAA) to Colombo (CMB): 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.
Airlines flying nonstop from MAA to CMB
- IndiGoNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
- SriLankan Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
Book MAA to CMB 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
MAA to CMB with one stop
7 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Tiruchirappalli (TRZ)IndiGo, then SriLankan Airlines
- Via Madurai (IXM)IndiGo and Air India Express, then SriLankan Airlines
- Via Coimbatore (CJB)IndiGo, then SriLankan Airlines
- Via Thiruvananthapuram (TRV)IndiGo, then SriLankan Airlines
- Via Bengaluru (BLR)IndiGo the whole way
- Via Kochi (COK)IndiGo, then SriLankan Airlines
- Via Hyderabad (HYD)IndiGo the whole way9I
MAA to CMB: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from MAA to CMB?
IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines (oneworld) fly nonstop from Chennai (MAA) to Colombo (CMB).
How far is Chennai from Colombo by plane?
Chennai (MAA) and Colombo (CMB) 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 MAA to CMB 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 MAA to CMB cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for MAA to CMB with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Chennai and Colombo?
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.
More routes
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.