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Cheap flights from Madurai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from ₹ 10,043

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 26/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IXM — CMB
11 Oct — 18 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Madurai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in October or June, booked 27 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Madurai to Colombo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Madurai (IXM) to Colombo (CMB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 11 September 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 19,294

One-way from

₹ 10,043

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

₹ 20,263

Good round-trip deal

₹ 20,039 or less

Good one-way deal

₹ 12,078 or less
IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 23/9-29/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 25m total
  • Madurai to Colombo
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IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 26/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 4h 55m total
  • Madurai to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (₹ 44,569 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (₹ 8,115 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Cheapest flights from Madurai to Colombo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Madurai to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 September 2025.

Thu 18/911:55IXM - CMB
1 stop14h 35mIndiGo
Wed 24/903:30CMB - IXM
1 stop8h 20mIndiGo
Deal found 11/9₹ 18,941
Tue 23/909:50IXM - CMB
1 stop8h 40mIndiGo
Mon 29/913:50CMB - IXM
1 stop17h 45mIndiGo
Deal found 9/9₹ 19,294
Tue 23/910:15IXM - CMB
Nonstop0h 55mSriLankan Airlines
Mon 29/913:35CMB - IXM
Nonstop0h 55mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 9/9₹ 19,470
Sat 25/1015:30IXM - CMB
Nonstop0h 55mSriLankan Airlines
Sat 1/1113:40CMB - IXM
Nonstop1h 00mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 10/9₹ 20,792
Sun 26/1015:40IXM - CMB
Nonstop0h 55mSriLankan Airlines
Sun 2/1113:40CMB - IXM
Nonstop1h 00mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 11/9₹ 21,408
Thu 9/1014:30IXM - CMB
1 stop12h 00mIndiGo
Thu 16/1009:45CMB - IXM
1 stop9h 00mIndiGo
Deal found 11/9₹ 21,584
Tue 23/910:15IXM - CMB
Nonstop0h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/903:30CMB - IXM
1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9₹ 21,673
Fri 12/914:30IXM - CMB
1 stop12h 00mIndiGo
Fri 19/903:30CMB - IXM
1 stop8h 05mIndiGo
Deal found 11/9₹ 21,761
Fri 12/910:15IXM - CMB
Nonstop0h 55mSriLankan Airlines
Sat 20/913:35CMB - IXM
Nonstop0h 55mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 11/9₹ 22,465

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Madurai to Colombo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 11 September 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Madurai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Madurai

Fly to

Colombo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MaduraiColombo

IXM - CMB

IXMCMB

Madurai

Tue 23/9

16:15-02:30

1 stop10h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 28/9

03:30-21:45

1 stop18h 15m

₹ 19,294

MaduraiColombo

IXM - CMB

IXMCMB

Madurai

Tue 23/9

10:15-11:10

Nonstop0h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 29/9

13:35-14:30

Nonstop0h 55m

₹ 19,470

MaduraiColombo

IXM - CMB

IXMCMB

Madurai

Sat 25/10

15:30-16:25

Nonstop0h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 1/11

13:40-14:40

Nonstop1h 00m

₹ 20,792

MaduraiColombo

IXM - CMB

IXMCMB

Madurai

Thu 9/10

14:30-02:30

1 stop12h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 16/10

09:45-18:45

1 stop9h 00m

₹ 21,584

MaduraiColombo

IXM - CMB

IXMCMB

Madurai

Tue 23/9

10:15-11:10

Nonstop0h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 28/9

03:30-21:45

1 stop18h 15m

₹ 21,673

MaduraiColombo

IXM - CMB

IXMCMB

Madurai

Fri 13/2

10:15-11:10

Nonstop0h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 16/2

13:40-14:40

Nonstop1h 00m

₹ 21,937

MaduraiColombo

IXM - CMB

IXMCMB

Madurai

Mon 2/3

15:40-16:35

Nonstop0h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 30/3

13:35-14:30

Nonstop0h 55m

₹ 22,113

MaduraiColombo

IXM - CMB

IXMCMB

Madurai

Thu 9/10

13:30-02:20

1 stop12h 50m

₹ 10,484

MaduraiColombo

IXM - CMB

IXMCMB

Madurai

Fri 24/10

07:55-02:30

1 stop18h 35m

₹ 12,246

MaduraiColombo

IXM - CMB

IXMCMB

Madurai

Wed 26/11

16:20-17:15

Nonstop0h 55m

₹ 13,832

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Best time to book a flight from Madurai to Colombo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Madurai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Madurai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Madurai to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Madurai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 27 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Madurai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madurai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of ₹ 204). Flying from Madurai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 265). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IXM to CMB?

Find hourly flight availability from Madurai to Colombo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 September 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Madurai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 17% on airfare.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Madurai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Colombo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Colombo. Reviews last updated 11 September 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Madurai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, such as IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
IndiGo
6.9
Okay
484 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

6.9

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

6.9

Food

6.3

Comfort

6.8

Crew

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Darnie,Jul 2025

LKO - MAA

Whole concept of low cost in flying does not make sense. There are so many paid add ons that eventually the cost is the same as the full fare airline
IndiGo
6.9
Okay
484 reviews
IndiGo
6.9
Okay
484 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

6.9

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

6.9

Food

6.3

Comfort

6.8

Crew

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Darnie,Jul 2025

LKO - MAA

Whole concept of low cost in flying does not make sense. There are so many paid add ons that eventually the cost is the same as the full fare airline
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
75 reviews
IndiGo
6.9
Okay
484 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

6.9

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

6.9

Food

6.3

Comfort

6.8

Crew

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Darnie,Jul 2025

LKO - MAA

Whole concept of low cost in flying does not make sense. There are so many paid add ons that eventually the cost is the same as the full fare airline

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Madurai to Colombo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Madurai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    Madurai (IXM) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Madurai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. You should not have trouble finding flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Madurai; the airport handles an average of 1 outbound flight to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the Madurai airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. It is only a 9.6 km journey to Madurai (IXM) from Madurai’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Madurai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    For as low as ₹ 19,470, IndiGo can have you in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Madurai in 55m. The distance from Madurai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is about 354 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Madurai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip?

    Flying on SriLankan Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, with prices starting at ₹ 17,374. Another option worth looking into is IndiGo, starting at ₹ 17,557 round trip. These flights start at 14% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Madurai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as ₹ 10,484 on Air India. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include IndiGo from ₹ 12,246 and SriLankan Airlines from ₹ 13,832 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Madurai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Madurai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport? While on average our users pay ₹ 19,285, our data indicates the cheapest price to be ₹ 12,078. The most popular route (Madurai - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl), is priced around ₹ 19,294.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Madurai to Colombo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Madurai to Colombo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Madurai to Colombo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Madurai to Colombo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Madurai to Colombo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Madurai to Colombo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Madurai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madurai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of ₹ 204). Flying from Madurai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 265). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Fly from Madurai to Colombo on these airlines

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Top 2 airlines flying from Madurai to Colombo

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Madurai to Colombo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 11 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest₹ 17,374Average₹ 20,719FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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IndiGoCheapest₹ 17,557Average₹ 20,558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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