--- title: "Madurai (IXM) to Colombo (CMB) flights: who flies it" description: "SriLankan Airlines flies nonstop from IXM to CMB, about 7 flights a week as UL 138 and UL 140, scheduled at 55 minutes. See the full timetable and who flies it on 2LNR." canonical: "https://2lnr.com/routes/ixm-cmb" url: "https://2lnr.com/routes/ixm-cmb.md" date_modified: "2026-10-18T05:10:47Z" --- # Madurai to Colombo (IXM-CMB): nonstop flights and who flies them SriLankan Airlines flies the IXM to CMB nonstop about 7 times a week. In the timetable below it flies as UL 138 and UL 140, scheduled at 55 minutes for the 221 miles. Schedule last confirmed October 18, 2026. Departure times come from 2LNR's schedule data; confirm with the airline before you book. Updated October 23, 2026. See IXM to CMB on the interactive map [Get started free](https://2lnr.com/login) 7 Flights a week, 4-week average 55 minutes Scheduled flight time 221 mi Nonstop distance Free To get started ## Madurai to Colombo flight schedule Scheduled nonstop departures for IXM to CMB starting October 22, 2026, last checked against our schedule feed on October 18, 2026. Airlines retime and cancel flights, so confirm with the airline before you book. Scheduled nonstop departures from Madurai (IXM) to Colombo (CMB) | Date | Flight | Airline | Departs IXM | Arrives CMB | Duration | Aircraft | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Thu, Oct 22 | UL 140 | SriLankan Airlines | 15:30 | 16:25 | 55 minutes | [Airbus A320](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/ul/a320.md) | | Fri, Oct 23 | UL 138 | SriLankan Airlines | 10:15 | 11:10 | 55 minutes | [Airbus A321](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/ul/a321.md) | | Sat, Oct 24 | UL 140 | SriLankan Airlines | 15:30 | 16:25 | 55 minutes | Airbus A321 | | Sun, Oct 25 | UL 140 | SriLankan Airlines | 15:40 | 16:35 | 55 minutes | Airbus A320 | | Mon, Oct 26 | UL 140 | SriLankan Airlines | 15:40 | 16:35 | 55 minutes | Airbus A320 | | Tue, Oct 27 | UL 138 | SriLankan Airlines | 10:15 | 11:10 | 55 minutes | Airbus A320 | | Wed, Oct 28 | UL 140 | SriLankan Airlines | 16:20 | 17:15 | 55 minutes | Airbus A320 | Showing all 7 scheduled IXM to CMB departures across 7 days with service, starting October 22, 2026. Later dates are on the interactive map. Departure and arrival times are local at their own airport, so an arrival can fall on a different local date than the departure; the duration column is the true elapsed flying time. A dash means the airline hasn't filed that value in the schedule data we hold. Aircraft are the equipment the airline filed, named where the code pins down one type and shown as the family or the bare code where it doesn't. Swaps can happen up to departure. See every IXM to CMB date on the interactive map ## Aircraft on the Madurai to Colombo nonstop SriLankan Airlines flies the departures in the schedule table on this page with the [Airbus A320](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/ul/a320.md) and the [Airbus A321](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/ul/a321.md). Each linked aircraft page shows where that airline schedules it. Airlines can swap aircraft up to departure. ## The full IXM to CMB nonstop schedule This page carries the full IXM to CMB nonstop schedule, who operates each departure and how often it runs; the reverse direction is linked below. ### See the schedule Who operates each IXM to CMB nonstop and how often it runs, from 2LNR's schedule data. ### Plan on the map See IXM to CMB on the interactive route map, with schedules, connections, and route statistics. ## Airlines flying Madurai to Colombo nonstop Carriers operating IXM to CMB nonstop in the current schedule. - [SriLankan Airlines (UL) route map](https://2lnr.com/routes/airlines/ul.md)\ [The aircraft UL flies](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/ul.md) See IXM to CMB on the interactive map → ## Frequently asked questions about IXM to CMB **How long is the flight from Madurai (IXM) to Colombo (CMB)?** Every departure in the schedule table on this page is scheduled at 55 minutes from Madurai (IXM) to Colombo (CMB). The nonstop covers about 221 miles, and airlines adjust scheduled times by season, so confirm with the airline before you book. **Which airlines fly nonstop from IXM to CMB?** SriLankan Airlines is currently the only airline flying IXM to CMB nonstop. 2LNR doesn't show award or upgrade space for it on IXM to CMB, so this page carries the schedule rather than a space claim. **How many flights a week are there from IXM to CMB?** About 7 nonstop flights a week run between Madurai (IXM) and Colombo (CMB) in the current schedule, operated by SriLankan Airlines. Frequency shifts by season, and the schedule table on this page shows what is scheduled next. **What time do flights from IXM to CMB depart?** Scheduled IXM to CMB nonstops in the next 7 days with service leave between 10:15 and 16:20, local time at Madurai. The schedule table on this page lists every departure by date, with its arrival time and aircraft. **Which flights operate IXM to CMB nonstop?** In the schedule table on this page, IXM to CMB nonstops fly as UL 138 and UL 140 on SriLankan Airlines. The table lists each departure by date with its times and aircraft. **Does 2LNR show upgrade or award space on IXM to CMB?** Not on this route: 2LNR doesn't show award or upgrade space for SriLankan Airlines on IXM to CMB. The page carries the full IXM to CMB nonstop schedule and who flies each departure, and the reverse direction is linked below. Flying the other way? See [CMB to IXM nonstop flights](https://2lnr.com/routes/cmb-ixm.md). Award seats rather than schedules? See [award availability by airline](https://2lnr.com/awards.md). Looking beyond this route? See [every route from Madurai (IXM)](https://2lnr.com/routes/ixm.md), or [every route from Colombo (CMB)](https://2lnr.com/routes/cmb.md). Nonstops to Colombo (CMB) from other airports within 150 miles of Madurai (IXM): - [Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) to Colombo (CMB)](https://2lnr.com/routes/trz-cmb.md), 77 miles from IXM - [Kochi (COK) to Colombo (CMB)](https://2lnr.com/routes/cok-cmb.md), 118 miles from IXM - [Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) to Colombo (CMB)](https://2lnr.com/routes/trv-cmb.md), 123 miles from IXM Distances are great-circle between the airports, not driving distance. - [How to plan an upgrade by route](https://2lnr.com/guides/upgrade-strategy.md) ## See the full IXM to CMB nonstop schedule Every scheduled departure on this route, with who flies it. 2LNR shows upgrade and award space by date on the carriers it tracks, the next 14 days free on every product and the full horizon on Pro. [Get started free](https://2lnr.com/login)