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Flights from Chennai to Sri Lanka

Airport
MAA
Flight Time
4–10 hrs
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Flight details

Flights from Chennai to Sri Lanka: routes, airlines & fares

Direct flights from Chennai (MAA) take about 1h 30m and cost around ₹5,000–₹14,000. Best months to fly are December, January, February, March.

Flight time
1h 30m
Airfare (return)
₹5,000–₹14,000
Airlines
IndiGo, Air India, Singapore Airlines
Ideal duration
5–7 days
Best months
December, January, February, March, April
Visa
ETA required — USD 20, apply at eta.gov.lk (instant approval)

Estimated cost per person from Chennai

Budget
₹35,000
Mid-range
₹60,000
Luxury
₹1.4 L

Insider tips for Sri Lanka from Chennai

  • West coast (Colombo, Galle) + Hill country (Kandy, Ella) — do both for the full picture
  • Book the Kandy–Ella scenic train online at 12go.asia — fills up 2 weeks ahead
  • Direct MAA→CMB flights available — book 5–6 weeks ahead for best fares from Chennai

⚠️ Avoid: May–August (south and west coast monsoon)

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