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Cheap flights from Madurai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from ₹ 8,949

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 25/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IXM — CMB
25 Feb — 4 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Madurai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in October or December, booked 22 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 20 February 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 19,722

One-way from

₹ 8,949

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

₹ 21,807

Good round-trip deal

₹ 18,937 or less

Good one-way deal

₹ 16,070 or less
IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 21/4-30/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 10m total
  • Madurai to Colombo
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SriLankan Airlines
  • SriLankan Airlines
  • 25/2
  • Nonstop
  • 0h 55m total
  • Madurai to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (₹ 73,566 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (₹ 16,791 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 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 20 February 2025.

Mon 21/411:55IXM - CMB
1 stop14h 35mIndiGo
Wed 30/420:55CMB - IXM
1 stop10h 35mIndiGo
Deal found 19/2₹ 19,722
Sun 6/415:30IXM - CMB
Nonstop0h 55mSriLankan Airlines
Sun 13/413:35CMB - IXM
Nonstop0h 55mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 20/2₹ 20,765
Thu 20/318:10IXM - CMB
2 stops13h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/317:05CMB - IXM
1 stop5h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2₹ 25,109
Thu 20/313:30IXM - CMB
2 stops25h 30mAir India
Thu 27/316:00CMB - IXM
2 stops21h 00mAir India
Deal found 20/2₹ 40,748

Find flights from Madurai to Colombo within your budget

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 20 February 2025.

Fly from

Madurai

Fly to

Colombo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MaduraiColombo

IXM - CMB

IXMCMB

Madurai

Mon 21/4

11:55-02:30

1 stop14h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 30/4

20:55-07:30

1 stop10h 35m

₹ 19,722

MaduraiColombo

IXM - CMB

IXMCMB

Madurai

Mon 21/4

15:30-16:25

Nonstop0h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 30/4

13:35-14:30

Nonstop0h 55m

₹ 20,939

MaduraiColombo

IXM - CMB

IXMCMB

Madurai

Mon 21/4

15:30-16:25

Nonstop0h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 30/4

13:50-19:40

1 stop5h 50m

₹ 26,325

MaduraiColombo

IXM - CMB

IXMCMB

Madurai

Tue 25/2

10:15-11:10

Nonstop0h 55m

₹ 8,949

MaduraiColombo

IXM - CMB

IXMCMB

Madurai

Thu 10/4

22:05-12:50

1 stop14h 45m

₹ 9,731

MaduraiColombo

IXM - CMB

IXMCMB

Madurai

Fri 28/2

13:30-12:30

1 stop23h 00m

₹ 10,773

MaduraiColombo

IXM - CMB

IXMCMB

Madurai

Tue 29/7

13:50-07:10

1 stop17h 20m

₹ 11,729

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Deals found on 19/2

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Travel insights for flights from Madurai to Colombo

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Madurai to Colombo including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 14 February 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 22 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 ₹ 263). 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 20 February 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 16% on airfare.

Rainfall in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport ranges from 60.0 - 350.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 350.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

Temperature in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

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 20 February 2025.
SriLankan Airlines
6.9
Okay
74 reviews
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Food

7.0

Comfort

6.7

Crew

7.5

Entertainment

6.2

Boarding

6.7

Overall

6.9

Reviews

1 / 1

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

CMB - SYD

It was ok. Not an excellent service for the cost paid

SriLankan Airlines
6.9
Okay
74 reviews
SriLankan Airlines
6.9
Okay
74 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Comfort

6.7

Crew

7.5

Entertainment

6.2

Boarding

6.7

Overall

6.9

Reviews

1 / 1

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

CMB - SYD

It was ok. Not an excellent service for the cost paid

IndiGo
6.8
Okay
481 reviews
SriLankan Airlines
6.9
Okay
74 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Comfort

6.7

Crew

7.5

Entertainment

6.2

Boarding

6.7

Overall

6.9

Reviews

1 / 1

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

CMB - SYD

It was ok. Not an excellent service for the cost paid

Air India
5.5
Fair
2,909 reviews
SriLankan Airlines
6.9
Okay
74 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Comfort

6.7

Crew

7.5

Entertainment

6.2

Boarding

6.7

Overall

6.9

Reviews

1 / 1

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

CMB - SYD

It was ok. Not an excellent service for the cost paid

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 0 outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 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.

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

    Flying on IndiGo is currently your cheapest option to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, with prices starting at ₹ 19,722. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by SriLankan Airlines and Air India, with the lowest prices starting at ₹ 20,765 and ₹ 40,748, respectively. These flights start at 8% 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 ₹ 8,949 on SriLankan Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include IndiGo from ₹ 9,731 and Air India from ₹ 11,729 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 ₹ 19,558, our data indicates the cheapest price to be ₹ 11,168. The most popular route (Madurai - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl), is priced around ₹ 19,027.

  • 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 ₹ 263). 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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Discover the top 3 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 20 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IndiGoCheapest₹ 17,633Average₹ 22,999FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest₹ 17,984Average₹ 21,505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 19,300Average₹ 26,720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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