Sri Lanka best flight from India cheap Chennai Colombo?
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Chennai to Colombo cheapest routes 2026: (1) IndiGo (multiple daily, USD 60-180 one-way depending on advance booking). (2) SriLankan Airlines (USD 80-200). (3) Air India (limited schedule USD 90-220). Book 3-6 weeks ahead for best rates. Direct flight time 90 minutes. Chennai-Colombo is cheapest India-Sri Lanka route + shortest. Book via Skyscanner + Google Flights + direct airline sites for comparison. Watch for IndiGo sales (typically 40% off during specific windows).
Ferry Talaimannar-Rameshwaram theoretically exists (revived route since 2024) but limited service + slow (10-12 hours). Cheap alternative for adventurous travelers. Not for time-sensitive.
Alternatives: Trichy-Colombo (SriLankan Airlines - USD 100-180), Bangalore-Colombo (SriLankan + IndiGo - USD 100-250), Mumbai-Colombo (multiple - USD 150-300). Delhi-Colombo more expensive USD 200-400 typically. Chennai remains cheapest gateway.
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