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

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259 mi airlines 28/wk
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6E7183
6E IndiGo
AT7
6:10 AM
IST T4
7:35 AM
IST
1h 25m
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6E7185
6E IndiGo
AT7
10:20 AM
IST T4
11:35 AM
IST
1h 15m
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AI2739
AI Air India
32N
11:55 AM
IST T4
1:00 PM
IST
1h 5m
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6E7181
6E IndiGo
AT7
6:05 PM
IST T4
7:35 PM
IST
1h 30m
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6E7135
6E IndiGo
AT7
11:55 AM
IST T1
1:15 PM
IST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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AI2740
AI Air India
32N
1:55 PM
IST
3:05 PM
IST
1h 10m
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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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Chennai to Madurai
2 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 259 mi 1h 5m nonstop 7 1-stop hubs

MAA–IXM is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. IndiGo and Air India lead the route. The flight covers 259 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MAA–IXM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
6E IndiGo 21 AT7 1h15-1h30
AI Air India 7 32N 1h05 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – AI
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – 6E
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 6E (21 flights/wk, 75%)
Star Alliance: AI (7 flights/wk, 25%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MAA to IXM direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MAA to IXM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
243
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 Madurai from Chennai

Nearby airports with service to Madurai Airport.
Metric MAA→IXM BLR→IXM
Distance from MAA 166 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 28 7
Flight time 1h 5m 1h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of MAA with service to Madurai Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chennai, it's 6:00 PM in Madurai.
Distance & Flight Time
259 mi / 417 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 5m to 1h 30m.

MAA–IXM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chennai to Madurai route.
Route details
Distance259 mi / 417 km
Flight time1h 5m to 1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights28 out / 21 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: MAA
IATA / ICAOMAA / VOMM
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr21.2M
Elevation52 ft / 16 m
Destination: IXM
IATA / ICAOIXM / VOMD
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Elevation459 ft / 140 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MAA to IXM flights.
Nonstop flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai Airport take approximately 1h 5m to 1h 30m. The route covers 259 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: IndiGo and Air India.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from MAA to IXM. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CMB, AUH, BLR, DEL, BOM, DXB and HYD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from IXM to MAA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BLR. 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 MAA to IXM

Chennai International Airport (MAA) and Madurai Airport (IXM) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo and Air India. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MAA to IXM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MAA to IXM ranges from 1 hours 5 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 259 miles (417 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 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 Bengaluru (BLR).