Direct (nonstop) flights from Delhi to Madurai

1 airline flys nonstop from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Madurai (IXM). It's 1,289 miles (2,074 km), about 3h 10m in the air. Operated by IndiGo.

DEL
Indira Gandhi International Airport
🇮🇳 Delhi, India
IXM
Madurai
🇮🇳 Madurai, India
Flight Time
3h 10m
Distance
1,289 mi
2,074 km
CO₂/pax
218 kg
−46 kg vs. layover
Airlines
1
IndiGo
Time Diff
Same timezone
Operated by IndiGo IndiGo

Route data last updated: May 26, 2026

Airlines with non-stop flights

IndiGo 6E IndiGo
Route
DEL → IXM
Flight Time
3h 10m
Distance
1,289 mi

Alternative Routes

Other ways to fly from Delhi to Madurai with one stop · direct emits 218 kg CO₂ per passenger

DEL HYD (Hyderabad) IXM
Leg 1: 2h 15m (784 mi) Leg 2: 1h 38m (509 mi) Total: ~3h 53m 🍃 264 kg CO₂ (+21% vs. direct)
Leg 1
DEL → HYD
2h 15m · 784 mi
View DEL to HYD flights →
Leg 2
HYD → IXM
1h 38m · 509 mi
View HYD to IXM flights →
DEL MAA (Chennai) IXM
Leg 1: 2h 50m (1,089 mi) Leg 2: 1h 25m (257 mi) Total: ~4h 15m 🍃 257 kg CO₂ (+18% vs. direct)
Leg 1
DEL → MAA
2h 50m · 1,089 mi
View DEL to MAA flights →
Leg 2
MAA → IXM
1h 25m · 257 mi
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DEL BLR (Bengaluru) IXM
Leg 1: 2h 55m (1,057 mi) Leg 2: 1h 28m (232 mi) Total: ~4h 23m 🍃 247 kg CO₂ (+13% vs. direct)
Leg 1
DEL → BLR
2h 55m · 1,057 mi
View DEL to BLR flights →
Leg 2
BLR → IXM
1h 28m · 232 mi
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DEL BOM (Mumbai) IXM
Leg 1: 2h 20m (704 mi) Leg 2: 2h 5m (725 mi) Total: ~4h 25m 🍃 289 kg CO₂ (+33% vs. direct)
Leg 1
DEL → BOM
2h 20m · 704 mi
View DEL to BOM flights →
Leg 2
BOM → IXM
2h 5m · 725 mi
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DEL CMB (Colombo) IXM
Leg 1: 3h 35m (1,481 mi) Leg 2: 1h (220 mi) Total: ~4h 35m 🍃 316 kg CO₂ (+45% vs. direct)
Leg 1
DEL → CMB
3h 35m · 1,481 mi
View DEL to CMB flights →
Leg 2
CMB → IXM
1h · 220 mi
View CMB to IXM flights →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the direct flight from Delhi to Madurai?

A nonstop flight from Delhi (DEL) to Madurai (IXM) takes approximately 3 hours and 10 minutes. The distance is 1,289 miles (2,074 km).

Which airlines fly nonstop from Delhi to Madurai?

Just IndiGo.

Is there a nonstop flight from Delhi to Madurai?

Yes. 1 airline: IndiGo.

How far is Delhi from Madurai?

The flight distance from Delhi to Madurai is 1,289 miles (2,074 km), measured as the great-circle (shortest air) distance. That's roughly the same distance as New York to Miami.

What type of aircraft flies from Delhi to Madurai?

At 3h 10m, this route typically uses narrow-body or mid-range jets — Boeing 737 MAX or Airbus A320neo. Varies by airline.

What is the carbon footprint of a flight from Delhi to Madurai?

Roughly 218 kg CO2 per passenger one-way. That's about the same as driving 1,090 km.

Is the return flight from Madurai to Delhi also nonstop?

Yes — nonstop flights run both ways. Flight time may differ slightly due to wind patterns.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Delhi to Madurai?

Midweek flights (Tue/Wed) outside holiday peaks are usually cheapest. 3-6 weeks ahead is a good window for this route. Use "Check Prices" above to compare.

How early should I arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport for this flight?

1.5-2 hours for domestic. Add more time during holidays or busy travel weekends.