On this page, you can find and book flights from Madurai to Colombo. The distance between the cities is 383 km, and flight frequency reaches up to 5 flights per week.
The primary carrier on this route is SriLankan Airlines. Before booking, we recommend checking how to get to Madurai Airport and exploring transport options from Colombo Airport, as well as using the price chart to find the best deals.
The table shows direct flights Madurai → Colombo on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 55 min. Regular flights are operated by SriLankan Airlines. Departures from Madurai Airport airports, arrivals at Bandaranaike International Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Madurai — Colombo by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 404 in F, and the most expensive are around AED 448 in r. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Madurai → Colombo, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 650 | high | May | AED 442 | low | Sep | AED 442 | low |
| Feb | AED 624 | high | Jun | AED 442 | low | Oct | AED 494 | medium |
| Mar | AED 598 | high | Jul | AED 468 | medium | Nov | AED 546 | high |
| Apr | AED 468 | low | Aug | AED 494 | medium | Dec | AED 650 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
Weather conditions in Colombo remain consistently warm throughout the year, with highs reaching 31.6°C in February. The rainiest months are October and November, when rainfall exceeds 360 mm per month.
The most budget-friendly flights are available in September and November, with ticket prices starting AED 404. Prices peak in December, when the minimum fare starts AED 448.
January is an optimal choice: rainfall decreases, and flights start AED 409. It is best to avoid May and June if you are sensitive to high humidity and prolonged tropical downpours.
Flights on this route are operated by SriLankan Airlines. The route is dominated by direct scheduled flights, providing a stable connection between the cities up to 5 times a week. Detailed schedules, departure times, and available fare options are presented in the list below.
Flights Madurai — Colombo depart from Madurai Airport and arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The approximate travel time for a direct flight is about 1 hour, given the short distance of 383 km between the cities.
Regular air service between the cities is provided by the national carrier of Sri Lanka — SriLankan Airlines.
Yes, there are direct flights on this route, allowing you to reach your destination as quickly as possible without any layovers.
Flight prices are constantly changing. You can see the current minimum for the coming months in the low-price calendar on this page.
Flights from Madurai arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), which is the main gateway to Colombo.
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