Travelling from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Madurai Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 55 minutes.
Colombo's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Madurai.
Flights from IXM to CMB start from 10:15 — the first with SriLankan Airlines. The last service of the day is at 16:20 with SriLankan Airlines. In total, there are 26 weekly Madurai Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your IXM to CMB flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Colombo (and then discovering more of Sri Lanka!) is easy with SriLankan Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Madurai Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with SriLankan Airlines on this route.
SriLankan Airlines stands out as the most punctual carrier for IXM to CMB flights, with 80.39% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Madurai Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between IXM and CMB:
Chennai Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Right now, 89 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Madurai Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 185 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get cheap tickets from IXM to CMB, book your journey five months before your departure.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Madurai Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from IXM to CMB.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Madurai Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport.
Handy information about Madurai Airport (IXM)
71.91% of flights that leave from Madurai Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To reach Madurai Airport from central Madurai, it takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking an early flight from Madurai Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to IXM:
Arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Madurai Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CMB instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion or Sixt and explore beyond Colombo's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your ride from Bandaranaike International Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport to central Colombo has a drive time of about 40 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
February is the busiest month for flights from Madurai Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Colombo in April.
The warmest month in Colombo is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Madurai Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from IXM to CMB in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.
Explore more of Sri Lanka
You've done Colombo, now it's time to explore more of Sri Lanka. Travel around 18 kilometres south to Moratuwa to tick off its top sights. From Boat House to Angulana Beach and Dilmah Conservation One Earth Arboretum, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Jaffna is another standout destination in Sri Lanka and is around 306 kilometres north of Colombo. No journey is complete without dropping by Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library.
