Direct (nonstop) flights from Madurai to Chennai

2 airlines fly nonstop from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International (MAA). It's 257 miles (414 km), about 1h 20m in the air. Operated by IndiGo, Air India.

IXM
Madurai
🇮🇳 Madurai, India
MAA
Chennai International
🇮🇳 Chennai, India
Flight Time
1h 20m
Distance
257 mi
414 km
CO₂/pax
48 kg
−92 kg vs. layover
Airlines
2
IndiGo +1
Time Diff
Same timezone
Operated by IndiGo IndiGo Air India Air India

Route data last updated: May 28, 2026

Airlines with non-stop flights

IndiGo 6E IndiGo
Route
IXM → MAA
Flight Time
1h 20m
Distance
257 mi
Air India AI Air India
Route
IXM → MAA
Flight Time
1h 20m
Distance
257 mi

Alternative Routes

Other ways to fly from Madurai to Chennai with one stop · direct emits 48 kg CO₂ per passenger

IXM CMB (Colombo) MAA
Leg 1: 55m (220 mi) Leg 2: 1h 20m (400 mi) Total: ~2h 15m 🍃 140 kg CO₂ (+192% vs. direct)
Leg 1
IXM → CMB
55m · 220 mi
View IXM to CMB flights →
Leg 2
CMB → MAA
1h 20m · 400 mi
View CMB to MAA flights →
IXM BLR (Bengaluru) MAA
Leg 1: 1h 30m (232 mi) Leg 2: 1h 5m (166 mi) Total: ~2h 35m 🍃 99 kg CO₂ (+106% vs. direct)
Leg 1
IXM → BLR
1h 30m · 232 mi
View IXM to BLR flights →
Leg 2
BLR → MAA
1h 5m · 166 mi
View BLR to MAA flights →
IXM HYD (Hyderabad) MAA
Leg 1: 1h 35m (509 mi) Leg 2: 1h 20m (314 mi) Total: ~2h 55m 🍃 177 kg CO₂ (+269% vs. direct)
Leg 1
IXM → HYD
1h 35m · 509 mi
View IXM to HYD flights →
Leg 2
HYD → MAA
1h 20m · 314 mi
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IXM NMI (Mumbai) MAA
Leg 1: 2h 5m (713 mi) Leg 2: 2h 3m (626 mi) Total: ~4h 8m 🍃 273 kg CO₂ (+469% vs. direct)
Leg 1
IXM → NMI
2h 5m · 713 mi
View IXM to NMI flights →
Leg 2
NMI → MAA
2h 3m · 626 mi
View NMI to MAA flights →
IXM BOM (Mumbai) MAA
Leg 1: 2h 35m (725 mi) Leg 2: 2h 5m (641 mi) Total: ~4h 40m 🍃 278 kg CO₂ (+479% vs. direct)
Leg 1
IXM → BOM
2h 35m · 725 mi
View IXM to BOM flights →
Leg 2
BOM → MAA
2h 5m · 641 mi
View BOM to MAA flights →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the direct flight from Madurai to Chennai?

A nonstop flight from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai (MAA) takes approximately 1 hours and 20 minutes. The distance is 257 miles (414 km).

Which airlines fly nonstop from Madurai to Chennai?

2 airlines: IndiGo, Air India.

Is there a nonstop flight from Madurai to Chennai?

Yes. 2 airlines: IndiGo, Air India.

How far is Madurai from Chennai?

The flight distance from Madurai to Chennai is 257 miles (414 km), measured as the great-circle (shortest air) distance. That's roughly the same distance as London to Paris.

What type of aircraft flies from Madurai to Chennai?

At 1h 20m, this route typically uses narrow-body aircraft — Boeing 737 or Airbus A320. Varies by airline.

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

Roughly 48 kg CO2 per passenger one-way. That's about the same as driving 240 km.

Is the return flight from Chennai to Madurai 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 Madurai to Chennai?

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 Madurai for this flight?

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