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How to get fromColombo Airport (CMB) to Tamil Nāduby plane or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Tamil Nādu by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Chennai International Airport

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    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane CMB - MAA
    1h 57m
    ₹9,908–21,994

  2. Fly to Trichy International Airport

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane CMB - TRZ
    1h 28m
    ₹12,519–23,473

  3. Fly to Madurai, bus

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane CMB - IXM
    2. Take the bus from Madurai airport to Periyar Bus Standbus bus
    2h 31m
    ₹11,443–23,223

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

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration1h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket₹9,689Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Tamil Nādu.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 666.4 km
  • Duration: 1h 57m

What companies run services between Colombo Airport (CMB), Sri Lanka and Tamil Nādu, India?

SriLankan Airlines and IndiGo Airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) every 4 hours.

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