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There are 3 ways to get from Ampara to Chennai by car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Drive to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Ampara to Colombo-Airport-CMBcar car
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane CMB - MAA
    6h 53m
    ₹13,601–26,200

  2. Taxi to Batticaloa, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Ampara to Batticaloa (BTC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Batticaloa (BTC) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane BTC - MAA
    5h 34m
    ₹9,060–25,259

  3. Taxi to Kandy, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Ampara to Kandy (KDW)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Kandy (KDW) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane KDW - MAA
    11h 19m
    ₹11,625–29,290

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration1h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket₹9,860Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 948.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between Ampara, Sri Lanka and Chennai, India?

There is no direct connection from Ampara to Chennai. However, you can drive to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Chennai International Airport (MAA), walk to Airport, then take the subway to Cmbt. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Batticaloa (BTC) airport, fly to Chennai International Airport (MAA), walk to Airport, then take the subway to Cmbt.

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