India to Sri Lanka Β· 221 miles (356 km)

Madurai (IXM) to Colombo (CMB) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Madurai (IXM) to Colombo (CMB): 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 IXM to CMB

  • SriLankan Airlines logo
    SriLankan Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it

Book IXM to CMB with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

IXM to CMB 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
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    Air India logo
    Air India Express logo
    IndiGo logo
    SriLankan Airlines logo
  • Via Bengaluru (BLR)IndiGo the whole way
    IndiGo logo
    Air India Express logo
    IndiGo logo
    SriLankan Airlines logo

IXM to CMB: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from IXM to CMB?

SriLankan Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Madurai (IXM) to Colombo (CMB).

How far is Madurai from Colombo by plane?

Madurai (IXM) and Colombo (CMB) 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 IXM to CMB 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 IXM to CMB cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for IXM to CMB with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Madurai and Colombo?

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.