Travelling from Colombo to Madurai Airport (IXM): What you need to know
Colombo's main base, Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), is where great travel stories take off. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Colombo to Madurai Airport (IXM).
Around 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Colombo to Madurai Airport flight.
Colombo and Madurai (where Madurai Airport is located) share the UTC+5:30 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch when you land.
You can pick from 6 direct flights every week between Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Madurai Airport (IXM). This is the most popular route, with SriLankan Airlines offering a 8:15am departure from CMB to IXM.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Colombo to IXM. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Travelling during a peak month such as February? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Colombo to Madurai Airport (IXM) can be booked from this terminal.
Book your direct flight from Colombo to Madurai Airport with SriLankan Airlines. This popular carrier operates departures from CMB.
The top choice among passengers flying between CMB and IXM is SriLankan Airlines.
With 65.31% of its services landing on schedule, SriLankan Airlines is the most punctual carrier on this route.
CMB is about 32 kilometres from central Colombo. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Colombo to Madurai Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these hotels near Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport:
74% of flights leaving from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
About Madurai Airport (IXM)
Consider booking a hotel close to IXM if you're catching a late flight from Colombo to Madurai Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Madurai Airport (IXM) to central Madurai
From Madurai Airport, central Madurai is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Madurai Airport (IXM)
At the moment, RM505 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Madurai Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM887. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get your hands on cheap flights from Colombo to IXM by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Organise your trip for June. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on Colombo to Madurai Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Madurai Airport (IXM)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding when to fly. January is the quietest month to go to Madurai. June is when most people book flights from Colombo to Madurai Airport (IXM), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
The warmest month in Madurai is April, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Book your Colombo to IXM plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January sees temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Colombo to Madurai Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Madurai
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Madurai right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from Colombo to Madurai Airport:
Meenakshi Amman Temple and Meenakshi Sundareshwarar Temple are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your Madurai to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Meenakshi Amman temple koothiyarkundu.
Explore more of India
Madurai has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of India you should also see. About 129 kilometres south of Madurai, a trip to Tirunelveli will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Veda Thavro (Krishnan Temple), Mahadeva Swami Temple and ISKCON Tirunelveli.
Coimbatore is another must-experience destination in India and is around 177 kilometres northwest of Madurai. No journey is complete without seeing Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Sri Sathya Sai Mandir and Mahatma Gandhi Memorial.