Abu Dhabi to Madurai (AUH–IXM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
MAA Chennai 6h 58m 6EEYQP → 6EAIBA Chennai (MAA) to Madurai flights
NMI Navi Mumbai 8h 5m AI → 6E Navi Mumbai (NMI) to Madurai flights
CMB Colombo 9h 1m AZETEY → UL Colombo (CMB) to Madurai flights
BOM Mumbai 10h 43m 6EEYIX → 6E Mumbai (BOM) to Madurai flights
DEL New Delhi 16h 34m 6EAIEY → 6E New Delhi (DEL) to Madurai flights
BLR Bengaluru ~6h 55m 6EAIEY → 6E Bengaluru (BLR) to Madurai flights
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Abu Dhabi to Madurai
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,843 mi 4h 25m nonstop +1.5h ahead

AUH–IXM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. IndiGo leads the route. The flight covers 1,843 miles in approximately 4h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore AUH Routes IXM Routes AUH Live Flights IXM Live Flights
All flights from Madurai (IXM) Madurai to Abu Dhabi flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AUH–IXM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
6E IndiGo 3 32N 4h25 – – –
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – 6E
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 6E (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AUH to IXM direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AUH to IXM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
BLR ~6h 55m MAA ~6h 58m NMI ~8h 5m CMB ~9h 1m BOM ~10h 43m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
240
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Madurai from Abu Dhabi

Nearby airports with service to Madurai Airport.
Metric AUH→IXM DXB→IXM
Distance from AUH – 72 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 3 –
Flight time 4h 25m 4h 15m
Dubai (DXB) to Madurai flights
Airports within 200 miles of AUH with service to Madurai Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1.5h
Madurai is 1.5 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.
AUH: +04 · IXM: IST

When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 7.5:00 PM in Madurai.
Distance & Flight Time
1,843 mi / 2,965 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 25m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders need a visa to enter India. An eVisa is available online for tourism (up to 30, 90, or 365 days), business, and medical purposes. Apply through the Indian government's eVisa portal at least 4 days before travel. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months with 2 blank pages.

eVisa holders must enter through designated airports. Declare cash over USD 5,000 or total currency over USD 10,000.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to AUH
Bus E101 runs from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to the airport in 45 minutes (AED 4), but runs infrequently and not 24 hours.Taxis from downtown Abu Dhabi cost AED 50–80 (25–40 min). Careem and Uber operate widely at AED 45–70. From Dubai, shared taxis and private cars take 90–120 minutes via the E11 highway (AED 200–350 shared, AED 300–500 private). Dubai Metro does not connect to AUH.

Facts

AUH–IXM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Abu Dhabi to Madurai route.
Route details
Distance1,843 mi / 2,965 km
Flight time4h 25m
Time difference+1.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AUH
Full nameZayed International Airport
IATA / ICAOAUH / OMAA
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr29.4M
Elevation88 ft / 27 m
Destination: IXM
Full nameMadurai Airport
IATA / ICAOIXM / VOMD
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Elevation459 ft / 140 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUH to IXM flights.
Nonstop flights from Zayed International Airport to Madurai Airport take about 4h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 1,843 miles.
1 airline operates flights from AUH to IXM: IndiGo.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chennai, Navi Mumbai and Bandaranaike International Colombo.
Madurai is 1.5 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.
Yes, return flights from IXM to AUH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DXB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AUH to IXM

Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Madurai Airport (IXM) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

AUH to IXM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AUH to IXM is about 4 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,843 miles (2,965 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chennai, Navi Mumbai and Bandaranaike International Colombo. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB).