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Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Madurai from ₹ 12,307

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 3/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — IXM
28 Feb — 7 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Colombo to Madurai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Colombo to Madurai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 January 2026.

Sat 7/203:00
CMB
-
IXM
1 stop6h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 14/215:40
IXM
-
CMB
Nonstop0h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/1₹ 25,991
Sat 11/417:15
CMB
-
IXM
1 stop14h 20m
IndiGo
Sun 19/408:15
IXM
-
CMB
1 stop11h 40m
IndiGo
Deal found 28/1₹ 27,001
Sat 11/417:15
CMB
-
IXM
1 stop4h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 19/415:30
IXM
-
CMB
Nonstop0h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/1₹ 27,460
Sat 11/413:35
CMB
-
IXM
Nonstop0h 55m
SriLankan Airlines
Sun 19/415:30
IXM
-
CMB
Nonstop0h 55m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 28/1₹ 30,124
Sat 11/417:05
CMB
-
IXM
3 stops19h 55m
Air India
Sun 19/413:30
IXM
-
CMB
3 stops17h 30m
Air India
Deal found 28/1₹ 37,838

Find flight deals from Colombo to Madurai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Colombo (CMB) to Madurai (IXM). 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 29 January 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 25,991

One-way from

₹ 12,307

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Cheapest in

January

Average price

₹ 20,664
SriLankan Airlines
  • SriLankan Airlines
  • 7/2-14/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 30m total
  • Colombo to Madurai
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IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 3/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 35m total
  • Colombo to Madurai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₹ 47,670 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

ColomboMadurai

CMB - IXM

CMBIXM

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 7/2

03:00-09:35

1 stop6h 35m

Madurai

Sat 14/2

15:40-16:35

Nonstop0h 55m

₹ 25,991

ColomboMadurai

CMB - IXM

CMBIXM

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 11/4

17:15-07:35

1 stop14h 20m

Madurai

Sun 19/4

08:15-19:55

1 stop11h 40m

₹ 27,001

ColomboMadurai

CMB - IXM

CMBIXM

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 11/4

17:15-21:45

1 stop4h 30m

Madurai

Sun 19/4

15:30-16:25

Nonstop0h 55m

₹ 27,460

ColomboMadurai

CMB - IXM

CMBIXM

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 11/4

13:35-14:30

Nonstop0h 55m

Madurai

Sun 19/4

15:30-16:25

Nonstop0h 55m

₹ 30,124

ColomboMadurai

CMB - IXM

CMBIXM

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 11/4

17:05-13:00

3 stops19h 55m

Madurai

Sun 19/4

13:30-07:00

3 stops17h 30m

₹ 37,838

ColomboMadurai

CMB - IXM

CMBIXM

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 3/2

03:00-09:35

1 stop6h 35m

₹ 12,307

ColomboMadurai

CMB - IXM

CMBIXM

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 7/2

03:00-09:35

1 stop6h 35m

₹ 12,766

ColomboMadurai

CMB - IXM

CMBIXM

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 4/2

09:40-13:00

2 stops27h 20m

₹ 16,899

ColomboMadurai

CMB - IXM

CMBIXM

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 4/2

13:40-14:40

Nonstop1h 00m

₹ 20,297

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Madurai (average of ₹ 15,521). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Madurai in September is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 24,889). 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 CMB to IXM?

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

    Located just 9.6 km from the city centre, Madurai is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Madurai from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. Booking flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Madurai (IXM) should be relatively easy as there is 1 daily inbound flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from 0 different airlines.

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

    A quick flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Madurai can take about 14h 20m. IndiGo provides one of the quickest options available for as low as ₹ 27,001. The distance from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Madurai is about 354 km.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Colombo to Madurai 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 Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Madurai?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Madurai (average of ₹ 15,521). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Madurai in September is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 24,889). 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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