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Colombo to Chennai (CMB-MAA): Nonstop Upgrade & Award Space

IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines fly nonstop between Colombo (CMB) and Chennai (MAA), roughly 41 times a week. Because so many carriers compete on this route, premium seats turn over daily, and upgrade or award space can open and close within hours. 2LNR tracks confirmed availability on every CMB to MAA departure, so you know which flights have space before you book.

Data current as of July 21, 2026, refreshed on an ongoing basis as new schedules and seats are confirmed.

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402 mi
Nonstop distance
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Confirmed upgrade & award space on every CMB to MAA departure

2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award availability on American, Delta, and Alaska and across 30 airlines, segment by segment, date by date. Open the calendar for Colombo to Chennai to see which departures have real space, or watch the route and get alerted when space opens.

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Confirmed upgrade and award seats on each CMB to MAA departure, checked against live inventory so you know what is open before you book.

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Airlines flying Colombo to Chennai nonstop

Carriers operating CMB to MAA nonstop in the current schedule. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on each of them.

  • IndiGo
  • SriLankan Airlines
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Frequently asked questions about CMB to MAA

How far is Chennai from Colombo?
CMB to MAA covers about 402 miles nonstop. Flight times vary by aircraft and season; each scheduled departure on this page lists its own times.
Which airlines fly nonstop from CMB to MAA?
IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines fly the route nonstop. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on both of them.
How many flights a week are there from CMB to MAA?
About 41 nonstop flights a week run between Colombo and Chennai in the current schedule, operated by IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines. Frequency shifts by season; the calendar on this page reflects what's currently scheduled.
How do I check upgrade or award availability on CMB to MAA?
Open the CMB to MAA calendar on this page to see confirmed upgrade and award space by date. You can also set an alert on the Colombo to Chennai route, and 2LNR will notify you when space opens. It's free to start.

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