Colombo to Chennai By Air freight, Container ship or Road

See the best way to ship your freight from Colombo, Sri Lanka to Chennai, India by Air, Sea and Road. Compare transit times, frequency, emissions, sailing schedules and much more.

Map / Route overview

Colombo to Chennai

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Air Freight

1h 15m, Every few hours

36kg CO₂

Container Ship

24hrs, Every 1-2 weeks

119kg CO₂
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Colombo to Chennai by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Colombo to Chennai by plane will take about 1h 15m and departs from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and arrives into Chennai International Airport (MAA). There are flights departing every few hours on this route. Flexflight is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest air route

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Chennai International Airport

Departs from

Departs from

1h 15m
Every few hours
647 km
402 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

36kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: W2Flexflight
2-4 times a weekAirbus A320
Carrier Identifier: 8DFitsAir
2-4 times a weekAirbus A320
Carrier Identifier: 6EIndiGo
2-4 times a dayAirbus A320neo
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Colombo to Chennai by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Colombo to Chennai by ship will take about 24hrs and departs from Colombo (LKCMB) and arrives into Chennai (INMAA). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. Evergreen is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Colombo to Chennai

Port of loading

Port of loading

24hrs
Every 1-2 weeks
961 km
597 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

119kg CO₂ (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: EGLVCCS / ISG / WIS / JAC / SGX
DirectEvery 1-2 weeksEvergreen, RCL, CMA CGM, GFS, Maersk, X-Press Feeders
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Cargo flights

Colombo to Ennore

Port of loading

Port of loading

2 days
Every 1-2 weeks
968 km
602 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

103kg CO₂ (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: MSCUOsprey
DirectEvery 2-4 weeksMSC
Carrier Identifier: MAEUMAA-SLV Shuttle
DirectEvery 1-2 weeksMaersk
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Ocean routes from Colombo to Chennai

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