Charter Colombo to Madurai privately from US$8,000, about 1h 07m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Colombo (CMB) to Madurai (IXM), and from Madurai (IXM) back to Colombo (CMB).
Colombo and Madurai lie approximately 355 km apart (220 mi / 192 nm) on a direct routing.
From US$8,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Chartering a private jet from Colombo to Madurai (and Madurai to Colombo) ranges from US$8,000 for a turboprop like the Pilatus PC-12 NGX, up to US$15,500 for a very light jet such as the Embraer Phenom 100EV. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 1h 07m | 1h 00m – 1h 14m | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 54 min | 49 min – 59 min | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 07m | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 03m | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 54 min | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 52 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 51 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Every Colombo–Madurai quote is built fresh: distance and wind factor, fuel costs across the regions you cross, landing and handling fees, and live aircraft positioning. The figure shown is a guide; we confirm a firm price against live availability. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Colombo, Sri Lanka: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport and Colombo Ratmalana International Airport.
Madurai, India: Madurai Airport.
| Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport | Madurai Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | VCBI / CMB | VOMD / IXM |
| Longest hard runway | 10,991 ft | 5,990 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 30 ft | 459 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 4,490 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,356 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,990 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,256 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,790 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,736 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 3,090 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,966 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,990 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,456 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 4,490 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,536 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 4,790 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,036 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 2,490 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,256 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 2,712 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,206 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,790 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,456 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 414 ft spare |
4,600 km 4,156 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 1,060 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,482 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 1,090 ft spare |
6,400 km 5,956 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 1,298 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,776 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 550 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,956 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 690 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,356 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 1,200 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,956 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 10 ft short |
14,260 km 13,816 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 190 ft spare |
11,112 km 10,668 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 10 ft short |
12,960 km 12,516 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 1,190 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,501 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (6,013 ft, 40 km) · Dandugama Seaplane Base · Kelani-Peliyagoda Seaplane Base · Beira Lake Seaplane Base
Transparent from the start: a clear US$8,000 – US$15,500 range for Colombo–Madurai, confirmed once we check live availability.
The cabin is your own from departure to landing — work, rest or hold sensitive conversations without concern.
Travel Colombo–Madurai with your dog, cat or other pet beside you in the cabin. Simply flag it when you request a quote.
Every aircraft and crew we place is from a certified, audited operator. You fly with professionals, not unknowns.
Demand on Colombo–Madurai comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a international route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 1h 07m gate to gate over 355 km (220 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Turboprop, Very Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Colombo–Madurai charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Colombo–Madurai charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
