Colombo to Madurai (CMB–IXM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UL137+1
UL SriLankan
320
8:20 AM
+0530
9:15 AM
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UL SriLankan
320
1:35 PM
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2:30 PM
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UL SriLankan
320
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UL140+1
UL SriLankan
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Colombo to Madurai
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 220 mi 0h 55m nonstop 7 1-stop hubs

CMB–IXM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. SriLankan Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 220 miles in approximately 0h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CMB–IXM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UL SriLankan Airlines Also: AI 7 320 0h55 – Oneworld AI
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – UL
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: UL (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CMB to IXM direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CMB to IXM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
151
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Madurai is 0 hours the same as Colombo.
CMB: +0530 · IXM: IST

When it's 6:00 PM in Colombo, it's 6:00 PM in Madurai.
Distance & Flight Time
220 mi / 355 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 55m.
Facts

CMB–IXM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Colombo to Madurai route.
Route details
Distance220 mi / 355 km
Flight time0h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: CMB
Full nameBandaranaike International Colombo Airport
IATA / ICAOCMB / VCBI
TimezoneAsia/Colombo
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: IXM
Full nameMadurai Airport
IATA / ICAOIXM / VOMD
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Elevation459 ft / 140 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CMB to IXM flights.
Nonstop flights from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Madurai Airport take approximately 0h 55m. The route covers 220 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: SriLankan Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from CMB to IXM. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HYD, BOM, BLR, DEL, MAA, AUH and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from IXM to CMB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CMB to IXM

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Madurai Airport (IXM) are connected by nonstop service from SriLankan Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CMB to IXM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CMB to IXM ranges from 0 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 220 miles (355 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via HYD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.