Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Madurai Airport (IXM): what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for around 1 hour 19 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct flight from Chennai Airport to Madurai Airport. Madurai and Chennai share the same timezone (UTC+5:30).
Each week, there are 87 flights from Chennai Airport to Madurai Airport. If you want to take off as soon as possible, go for the 05:50 IndiGo flight. If you're keen to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight from MAA to IXM is 20:45 with IndiGo.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Air India is your gateway to discovering Madurai (and perhaps some other great parts of India!). Choose from the direct flights from Chennai Airport to Madurai Airport offered by this airline.
If you'd like a stopover for your flight from Chennai Airport to Madurai Airport, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and look at all your options. Here are the most popular stopovers between MAA and IXM:
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Bandaranaike International Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
For a domestic flight within India, you don't need a passport or visa. However, you'll have to show another form of identification, like a driver's license or ID card. Once you've booked your cheap ticket from MAA to IXM, make sure your ID is valid before you jet off.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Madurai Airport (IXM)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chennai Airport to Madurai Airport is Rs12,589. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs26,783. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book 9 months before you want to travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap flights from MAA to IXM.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Chennai Airport to Madurai Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Chennai, Chennai Airport can be reached in about 47 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey on public transport is roughly 49 minutes.
After a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near MAA. Whether you're on an early flight from Chennai Airport to Madurai Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Madurai Airport (IXM)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Chennai Airport to Madurai Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near IXM:
Getting from Madurai Airport (IXM) to central Madurai
Madurai Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from central Madurai. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 31 minutes.
When to fly to Madurai Airport (IXM)
August is the most popular month for flights from Chennai Airport to Madurai Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Madurai in April.
The warmest month in Madurai is April, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC and 39ºC. Book your flights from Chennai Airport to Madurai Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 19ºC and 31ºC. Search for cheap flights from MAA to IXM sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Madurai
As soon as you've booked your flights from MAA to IXM, you'll want to find a place to stay in Madurai. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this city:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Meenakshi Amman Temple, Gandhi Memorial Museum and Vaigai Dam are attractions you won't want to skip in Madurai.
Complete your Madurai trip with hotels and a car rental
Comparing flights is not our only party trick. After booking your cheap ticket to Madurai Airport, browse our car rental deals that'll give you the freedom and flexibility to see the sights at your own pace. Next, have a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find your perfect Madurai stay.