Flights from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Bandaranaike Airport Airport (CMB)

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Flying from Madurai to Bandaranayake is relatively easy as there are 2 who offer direct flights. These airliners include SriLankan Airlines and Air India. The official airport code for Madurai is IXM and for Bandaranayake it is CMB.

The cost of ticket prices to Bandaranayake Sri Lanka can vary quite considerably if you travel at certain times of the week especially at weekends. If you know the dates you wish to travel then book you flights as soon as you can. The earlier you book your lights the cheaper they will be. You can get saving of up to 50% of you book 2 or 3 months in advance! We advise all our viewers to book well in advance. This way you will get the low priced tickets available.

The time zone at Bandaranayake is different from Madurai, so please be aware of this when making travel arrangements.

The table below displays the numbers of daily flights from Madurai (IXM) to Bandaranayake (CMB) and the relevant airlines that fly.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
SriLankan Airlines111011111:1017:15VIEW FLIGHTS
Air India111011111:1017:15VIEW FLIGHTS

Most people choose to fly with SriLankan Airlines. They offer the largest number of flights so they have times which are most likely to suite you. The flights they offer will go by the flight numbers UL138 and UL140 with times between 11:10 and 17:15.

If you would like to find out more information on availably, flight times or if you would like to book your flight, you can visit SriLankan Airlines direct at srilankan.aero.

The flight time for the selected route vary based on the month you will travel, but below we has summarised the most common times they will fly. We recommend you only take these times as guidance and check with appropriate airline for the exact times for the date you depart.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
16:35
AirlineFlight  No
Air IndiaAI6248
SriLankan AirlinesUL140
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Tuesday
11:10
AirlineFlight  No
Air IndiaAI6246
SriLankan AirlinesUL138
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Wednesday
17:15
AirlineFlight  No
Air IndiaAI6248
SriLankan AirlinesUL140
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Friday
11:10
AirlineFlight  No
Air IndiaAI6246
SriLankan AirlinesUL138
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Saturday
16:35
AirlineFlight  No
Air IndiaAI6248
SriLankan AirlinesUL140
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Sunday
16:35
AirlineFlight  No
Air IndiaAI6248
SriLankan AirlinesUL140
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Instead of flying from Madurai you could consider a few airports that are close by. Please see that table below of alternative routes.

Alternative Direct Routes
RouteStopsDistanceFlying Time
Coimbatore to Colombo 01 Hour 26 Minutes
Kochi Cochin to Colombo 01 Hour 24 Minutes
Trivandrum to Colombo 01 Hour 4 Minutes
Tiruchirapally to Colombo 043 Minutes

A useful tip to save money to exchange money before you go, or go to a bureau de change outside of the airport when you arrive. The exchange rate within the airport are not very good so try to avoid changing money their if you can.

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Flight Price FAQ - Madurai (IXM) to Colombo (CMB)

DIRECT SriLankan Airlines
What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Madurai IXM to Colombo CMB?
The cheapest direct flight one way from Madurai IXM to Colombo CMB is £81.52 ($103 €97.52)
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What is the cheapest direct return flight from Madurai IXM to Colombo CMB?
The cheapest direct return flight from Madurai IXM to Colombo CMB is £157.51 ($199 €188.42)
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What is the cheapest flight one way from Madurai IXM to Colombo CMB?
The cheapest flight one way from Madurai IXM to Colombo CMB is £65.69 ($83 €78.59)
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What is the cheapest return flight from Madurai IXM to Colombo CMB?
The cheapest return flight from Madurai IXM to Colombo CMB is £155.93 ($197 €186.52)
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Flight Info FAQ - Madurai (IXM) to Colombo (CMB)

Who flies from Madurai to Colombo?
The following airlines fly from Madurai (IXM) to Colombo (CMB): Air India, SriLankan Airlines.
How far is the flight from Madurai to Colombo?
The flight from Madurai to Colombo is 355KM or 221 miles.
How long does the flight from Madurai to Colombo to take?
The flight from Madurai to Colombo takes 1 Hour 3 Minutes.

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