Madurai to Chennai (IXM–MAA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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259 mi airlines 21/wk
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6E7135
6E IndiGo
AT7
11:55 AM
IST T1
1:15 PM
IST
1h 20m
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AI2740
AI Air India
32N
1:55 PM
IST
3:05 PM
IST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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6E7684
6E IndiGo
AT7
4:20 PM
IST T1
5:40 PM
IST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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6E7183
6E IndiGo
AT7
6:10 AM
IST T4
7:35 AM
IST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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6E7185
6E IndiGo
AT7
10:20 AM
IST T4
11:35 AM
IST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AI2739
AI Air India
32N
11:55 AM
IST T4
1:00 PM
IST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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6E7181
6E IndiGo
AT7
6:05 PM
IST T4
7:35 PM
IST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Madurai to Chennai
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 259 mi 1h 10m nonstop 6 1-stop hubs

IXM–MAA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. IndiGo and Air India lead the route. The flight covers 259 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IXM–MAA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
6E IndiGo 14 AT7 1h20
AI Air India 7 32N 1h10 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – AI
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – 6E
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 6E (14 flights/wk, 67%)
Star Alliance: AI (7 flights/wk, 33%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IXM to MAA direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IXM to MAA.
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One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
189
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.

Other ways to reach Chennai from Madurai

Nearby airports with service to Chennai International Airport.
Metric IXM→MAA TRZ→MAA CJB→MAA
Distance from IXM 77 mi 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 21 14 42
Flight time 1h 10m 1h 5m 0h 55m
Airports within 200 miles of IXM with service to Chennai International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chennai is 0 hours the same as Madurai.
IXM: IST · MAA: IST

When it's 6:00 PM in Madurai, it's 6:00 PM in Chennai.
Distance & Flight Time
259 mi / 417 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 10m to 1h 20m.

IXM–MAA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Madurai to Chennai route.
Route details
Distance259 mi / 417 km
Flight time1h 10m to 1h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 28 return
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: IXM
IATA / ICAOIXM / VOMD
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Elevation459 ft / 140 m
Destination: MAA
IATA / ICAOMAA / VOMM
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr21.2M
Elevation52 ft / 16 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IXM to MAA flights.
Nonstop flights from Madurai Airport to Chennai International Airport take approximately 1h 10m to 1h 20m. The route covers 259 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: IndiGo and Air India.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from IXM to MAA. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CMB, BOM, DXB, AUH, DEL and HYD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MAA to IXM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TRZ, CJB and COK. 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 IXM to MAA

Madurai Airport (IXM) and Chennai International Airport (MAA) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo and Air India. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

IXM to MAA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IXM to MAA ranges from 1 hours 10 minutes to 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 259 miles (417 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CMB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tiruchirappalli (TRZ), Coimbatore (CJB) and Kochi (COK).