Colombo (CMB) to Madurai (IXM) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Colombo (CMB) to Madurai (IXM): SriLankan Airlines. The two airports are 221 miles (356 km) apart. SriLankan Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 2 ways to fly it with one stop, through Chennai and Bengaluru.
Airlines flying nonstop from CMB to IXM
- SriLankan Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it

Book CMB to IXM with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks SriLankan Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks SriLankan Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks SriLankan Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks SriLankan Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks SriLankan Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks SriLankan Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks SriLankan Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks SriLankan Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks SriLankan Airlines
CMB to IXM with one stop
2 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Chennai (MAA)IndiGo the whole way




- Via Bengaluru (BLR)IndiGo the whole way




CMB to IXM: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from CMB to IXM?
SriLankan Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Colombo (CMB) to Madurai (IXM).
How far is Colombo from Madurai by plane?
Colombo (CMB) and Madurai (IXM) are 221 miles (356 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book CMB to IXM award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does CMB to IXM cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for CMB to IXM with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Colombo and Madurai?
The most direct connections are through Chennai (MAA) and Bengaluru (BLR). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example IndiGo through Chennai.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.