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

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1,843 mi airlines charter/private 3/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 7 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
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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 7 hubs
BLR Bengaluru 6h 22m 6EEYQP → 6E Bengaluru (BLR) to Madurai flights
MAA Chennai 7h 10m 6EEYQP → 6EAIBA Chennai (MAA) to Madurai flights
DEL New Delhi 8h 35m 6EAIEY → 6E New Delhi (DEL) to Madurai flights
BOM Mumbai 9h 25m 6EAIEY → 6E Mumbai (BOM) to Madurai flights
CMB Colombo 10h 35m AZETEY → UL Colombo (CMB) to Madurai flights
HYD Hyderabad ~6h 55m 6EEY → Hyderabad (HYD) to Madurai flights
DXB Dubai ~13h 25m → SG Dubai (DXB) to Madurai flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Abu Dhabi to Madurai
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,843 mi 4h 15m nonstop +1.5h ahead

AUH–IXM had nonstop service from IndiGo, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,843 miles in 4h 15m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop AUH–IXM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
6E IndiGo 3 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 6E (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AUH to IXM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
BLR ~6h 22m HYD ~6h 55m MAA ~7h 10m DEL ~8h 35m BOM ~9h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
342
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
Weekly flights – 7
Flight time 4h 15m 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 15m 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 15m
Time difference+1.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
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 15m gate to gate. The route covers 1,843 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from AUH to IXM: IndiGo. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h 15m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Kempegowda, Chennai and Indira Gandhi.
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) had nonstop service from IndiGo, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

AUH to IXM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AUH to IXM is about 4 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,843 miles (2,965 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kempegowda, Chennai and Indira Gandhi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB).