Madurai to Colombo flights
Colombo lies 382 km (238 mi) south-east of Madurai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 14 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Madurai | Colombo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Sri Lanka |
| Population | 1.5 million | 648,034 |
| Elevation | 139 m (456 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Colombo) |
| Nearest large airport | IXM, 10 km out | RML, 13 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Colombo
Crossing from India into Sri Lanka: money changes from the Rupee to the Rupee (LKR); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, BS 546; the dialling code becomes +94; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2807090.
Airports at each end
Leaving Madurai
Madurai is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Madurai Airport (IXM), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,990 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Colombo
Colombo is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,013 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB, 28 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombo Ratmalana International Airport | RML | 13 km (8 mi) | 6,013 ft | 22 ft |
| Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport | CMB | 28 km (17 mi) | 10,991 ft | 30 ft |
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Staying in Colombo
Our booking partner lists 553 places to stay in Colombo. Of the 345 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (153), and 28 are five-star. Across 168 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 122,384 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Colombo from Madurai?
382 km (238 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Madurai.
How long does it take to get from Madurai to Colombo by air?
About 1 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Madurai and Colombo?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Madurai to Colombo flights?
Typically Madurai Airport (IXM) to Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML); Colombo also has CMB.
What currency do I need in Colombo?
The Rupee (LKR).
Where can I stay in Colombo?
Our booking partner lists 553 places to stay in Colombo, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.