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

Madurai (IXM) to Colombo (CMB) flights

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6,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with British Airways Club

An economy award from Madurai (IXM) to Colombo (CMB) starts at 6,000 miles one way with British Airways Club on SriLankan Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $42.30. Etihad Guest, Iberia Club and 1 more charge the same. 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.

How many miles IXM to CMB costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
British Airways ClubOn SriLankan Airlines6,000$42.30–230
Etihad GuestOn SriLankan Airlines6,000$22.30–280
Iberia ClubOn SriLankan Airlines6,000$72.30–330
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn SriLankan Airlines6,000$22.30–200
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn SriLankan Airlines7,500$42.30–50
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn SriLankan Airlines10,000$37.30–120
Finnair PlusOn SriLankan Airlines10,000$22.30–30
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn SriLankan Airlines11,500$42.30–180
JAL Mileage BankOn SriLankan Airlines12,000$22.30–30
American AAdvantageOn SriLankan Airlines17,500$22.30–30

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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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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    SriLankan Airlines logo
  • Via Bengaluru (BLR)IndiGo the whole way
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IXM to CMB: common questions

How many miles does IXM to CMB cost?

In economy it starts at 6,000 miles one way with British Airways Club on SriLankan Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $42.30. Next cheapest: Etihad Guest (6,000), Iberia Club (6,000) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (6,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

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.

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.