Chennai is the quickest international hop from Colombo — just over an hour direct — and one of the most affordable routes, popular for medical travel, business and family visits to South India.
Airlines on Colombo to Chennai
- SriLankan Airlines and IndiGo — frequent direct flights.
Fares and visa
Indicative fares start around LKR 38,000 return, among the cheapest international routes from Colombo. You'll need an Indian visa — an e-visa is available for many trip types, and we can advise. Chennai is also a strong connecting point for domestic flights across South India.