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Flight deals from Colombo Bandaranayake to Madurai

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Madurai.P12,745 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Oct, returning Tue, 28 Oct.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in Madurai.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Madurai on Tue, 28 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From P12,745, select.
Madurai.P12,969 per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Sep, returning Tue, 28 Oct.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 29 Sep, arriving in Madurai.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Madurai on Tue, 28 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From P12,969, select.
Madurai.P14,690 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Nov, returning Sat, 22 Nov.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 19 Nov, arriving in Madurai.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Madurai on Sat, 22 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From P14,690, select.
Madurai.P14,910 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Feb, returning Mon, 9 Feb.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 2 Feb, arriving in Madurai.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Madurai on Mon, 9 Feb, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From P14,910, select.
Madurai.P15,266 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Dec, returning Sat, 3 Jan.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 12 Dec, arriving in Madurai.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Madurai on Sat, 3 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From P15,266, select.
Madurai.P15,292 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Oct, returning Sun, 9 Nov.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 22 Oct, arriving in Madurai.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Madurai on Sun, 9 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From P15,292, select.
Madurai.P15,390 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Nov, returning Tue, 9 Dec.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 29 Nov, arriving in Madurai.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Madurai on Tue, 9 Dec, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From P15,390, select.
Madurai.P15,392 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Jan, returning Sat, 31 Jan.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 21 Jan, arriving in Madurai.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Madurai on Sat, 31 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From P15,392, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Colombo Bandaranayake to Madurai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Colombo Bandaranayake to Madurai flights are currently cheapest in October.
Sep
from P15,865
Oct
from P12,745
Nov
from P14,690
Dec
from P18,255
Jan
from P15,392
Feb
from P14,910
Mar
from P17,853
Apr
from P16,201
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Direct flights from Colombo Bandaranayake to Madurai

Colombo Bandaranayake to Madurai: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Colombo Bandaranayake to Madurai below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Madurai.

Colombo to Madurai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundP12,745
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time58 mins
Most popular airlineSriLankan Airlines
Average flights per week11

Finding cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranayake to Madurai: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Colombo Bandaranayake to Madurai is P12,745. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
58 minutes is the average flight time from Colombo Bandaranayake to Madurai.
SriLankan Airlines and Air India fly direct from Colombo Bandaranayake to Madurai.
As of September 2025, there are 11 flights per week flying from Colombo Bandaranayake to Madurai.
The cheapest month to fly from Colombo Bandaranayake to Madurai is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Madurai Airport on Wednesday, 1 October 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 58 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Madurai but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Madurai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Madurai.

Flying from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai Airport (IXM): what you need to know

  • Take a direct flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Madurai Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 55 minutes.

  • Colombo and Madurai follow the same timezone, UTC+5:30.

  • Every week, there are nine Bandaranaike International Airport to Madurai Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off as soon as possible, select the 08:15 SriLankan Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 13:40 with SriLankan Airlines.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your CMB to IXM flight.

  • Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as February. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.

  • Jetting into Madurai (and then exploring more of India!) is easy with SriLankan Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Madurai Airport.

  • Most travellers choose to fly with SriLankan Airlines on this route.

  • The most punctual carrier that operates CMB to IXM flights is SriLankan Airlines. Its services arrive without delay 65.31% of the time.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bandaranaike International Airport to Madurai Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between CMB and IXM:

    • Chennai Airport

    • Kempegowda International Airport

    • Indira Gandhi International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai Airport (IXM)

  • P8,076 is the best price for a one-way Bandaranaike International Airport to Madurai Airport flight. Return flights start from P12,745. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.

  • Get cheap tickets from CMB to IXM by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.

  • June is the cheapest month for flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Madurai Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from CMB to IXM.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Madurai Airport.

Handy information about Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • Of the departures from Bandaranaike International Airport, 75.71% land on time at their destination.

  • Central Colombo to Bandaranaike International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.

  • Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Madurai Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to CMB:

Arriving at Madurai Airport (IXM)

Getting from Madurai Airport (IXM) to central Madurai

  • Madurai Airport to central Madurai has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.

When to fly to Madurai Airport (IXM)

  • It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Madurai Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Madurai. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in April.

  • When reserving your flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Madurai Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Madurai, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from CMB to IXM in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.

Explore more of India

  • Madurai is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of India waiting to be discovered. About 338 kilometres north of Madurai, a visit to Bengaluru will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.

  • Around 418 kilometres north-east of Madurai, Chennai is another favourite stop in India. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Marina Beach, Fort St. George and Government Museum.

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