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

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Colombo to Madurai
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 220 mi 1h nonstop 7 1-stop hubs

CMB–IXM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air India leads the route. The flight covers 220 miles in approximately 1h. 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
AI Air India 3 – – – Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AI (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CMB to IXM.
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One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
BLR ~15h 25m HYD ~17h 20m BOM ~18h 26m MAA ~18h 50m DXB ~19h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
160
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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.
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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 1h 0m.
Facts

CMB–IXM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Colombo to Madurai route.
Route details
Distance220 mi / 355 km
Flight time1h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 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 1h. The route covers 220 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air India.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from CMB to IXM. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BLR, HYD, BOM, MAA, DXB, AUH and DEL. 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 Air India. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CMB to IXM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CMB to IXM ranges from 1 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 220 miles (355 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via BLR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.