Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Madurai Airport (IXM): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Chennai Airport to Madurai Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Madurai's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Chennai.
Flights from MAA to IXM start from 05:55 — the first with IndiGo. The last service of the day is at 21:00 with IndiGo. Overall, there are 68 weekly Chennai Airport to Madurai Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your MAA to IXM flight.
Flying during a peak time like January? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
A variety of airlines offer direct flights from Chennai Airport to Madurai Airport, so jetting to Madurai (and then visiting more of India!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is IndiGo.
Air India stands out as the most punctual carrier for MAA to IXM flights, with 90.16% of services landing on schedule.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Chennai Airport to Madurai Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MAA and IXM include:
Bengaluru Airport
Hyderabad Airport
Colombo Bandaranayake Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Madurai Airport (IXM)
At the moment, ر.ق. 192 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Chennai Airport to Madurai Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 381. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MAA to IXM if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Madurai Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from MAA to IXM.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Chennai Airport to Madurai Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
76% of flights that take off from Chennai Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to Chennai Airport from central Chennai, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near MAA? If you're catching an early flight from Chennai Airport to Madurai Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Madurai Airport (IXM)
If you have a late Chennai Airport to Madurai Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels near IXM:
When to fly to Madurai Airport (IXM)
July is the most popular month for flights from Chennai Airport to Madurai Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Madurai in March.
The warmest month in Madurai is April, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC and 39ºC. Lock in your flights from Chennai Airport to Madurai Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from MAA to IXM in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC and 31ºC on average.
Explore more of India
You've seen Madurai, now it's time to explore other corners of India. Travel around 338 kilometres north to Bengaluru to tick off its leading sights. From Meenakshi Temple to Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Chennai is another sought-after destination in India and is around 418 kilometres north-east of Madurai. No trip is complete without seeing Meenakshi Temple, Marina beach and Marina Beach.
