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Cheapest return flight
£76
Typical prices: £76-£103
Air India Express
Thu 4/10Sun 14/10
MAA - IXM • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
£40
Typical prices: £37-£54
IndiGo
Tue 16/10
MAA - IXM • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with IndiGo and Air India Express. Average duration is 1h 09m
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Most punctual • 94% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 22 weeks in advance save around 38% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 11% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Chennai to Madurai (MAA-IXM)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Chennai to Madurai

Sun, 4 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct
Air India Express Logo
10:15 - 11:25MAA  Chennai-IXM Madurai
1h 10mdirect
Air India Express Logo
11:55 - 13:05IXM  Madurai-MAA Chennai
1h 10mdirect
£76Air India Express
Thu, 1 Oct - Tue, 6 Oct
IndiGo Logo
07:10 - 08:15MAA  Chennai-IXM Madurai
1h 05mdirect
IndiGo Logo
09:00 - 10:05IXM  Madurai-MAA Chennai
1h 05mdirect
£80IndiGo
Fri, 16 Oct - Fri, 16 Oct
IndiGo Logo
07:10 - 08:15MAA  Chennai-IXM Madurai
1h 05mdirect
IndiGo Logo
12:05 - 13:10IXM  Madurai-MAA Chennai
1h 05mdirect
£80IndiGo
Fri, 23 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct
IndiGo Logo
07:10 - 08:15MAA  Chennai-IXM Madurai
1h 05mdirect
IndiGo Logo
20:25 - 21:55IXM  Madurai-MAA Chennai
1h 30mdirect
£80IndiGo
Sat, 17 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct
IndiGo Logo
07:10 - 08:15MAA  Chennai-IXM Madurai
1h 05mdirect
IndiGo Logo
12:05 - 13:10IXM  Madurai-MAA Chennai
1h 05mdirect
£80IndiGo
Sun, 25 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct
IndiGo Logo
14:05 - 15:10MAA  Chennai-IXM Madurai
1h 05mdirect
IndiGo Logo
12:20 - 13:25IXM  Madurai-MAA Chennai
1h 05mdirect
£80IndiGo
Wed, 14 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct
IndiGo Logo
07:10 - 08:15MAA  Chennai-IXM Madurai
1h 05mdirect
IndiGo Logo
20:25 - 21:55IXM  Madurai-MAA Chennai
1h 30mdirect
£80IndiGo
Thu, 22 Oct - Thu, 22 Oct
IndiGo Logo
07:10 - 08:15MAA  Chennai-IXM Madurai
1h 05mdirect
IndiGo Logo
12:05 - 13:10IXM  Madurai-MAA Chennai
1h 05mdirect
£80IndiGo
Fri, 9 Oct - Sat, 10 Oct
IndiGo Logo
10:30 - 11:35MAA  Chennai-IXM Madurai
1h 05mdirect
IndiGo Logo
20:25 - 21:55IXM  Madurai-MAA Chennai
1h 30mdirect
£80IndiGo
Fri, 30 Oct - Fri, 6 Nov
Air India Express Logo
06:00 - 14:50MAA  Chennai-IXM Madurai
8h 50m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
Air India Express Logo
15:25 - 21:15IXM  Madurai-MAA Chennai
5h 50m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
£97Air India Express
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Chennai to Madurai flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Chennai to Madurai with more confidence.

How much is a return flight from Chennai to Madurai?

Return flights from Chennai to Madurai start at £76. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from £76 to £103. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £76 on Air India Express.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chennai to Madurai?

Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chennai to Madurai and is 7% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 6% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Madurai?

  • February is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Madurai at £76 return.
  • May (£105) and April (£103) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 38% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Chennai to Madurai the cheapest?

Flights from Chennai to Madurai are cheapest 22 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 38% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Chennai to Madurai

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on Air India

An avid traveller and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg, among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Robert Schrader

Expert on IndiGo

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site, Leave Your Daily Hell, in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

Key details for Chennai to Madurai flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

£40
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Chennai to Madurai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chennai to Madurai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Chennai to Madurai flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • What is the best means of transport to the city center from Madurai Airport?

    When commuting from Madurai Airport to downtown Madurai, using the city bus services is an option that will not break the bank. The Periyar Bus Stand is located in the middle of the city, and the best bus to catch there is the 10A. The airport is home to several taxi services, each of which may offer a more convenient and pleasant mode of transportation.

  • Are there rental car services at Madurai Airport?

    The arrival hall at Madurai Airport has a service counter for automobile rentals which is accessible to passengers. Many more agents are accessible for automobile rental services in the neighborhood around the airport terminal.

  • Are there hotels near Chennai International Airport?

    NK Grand Park Hotel can be reached on foot from the Chennai International Airport in 27min. Bathrooms and a complimentary meal are provided to guests of the airport hotel. You will not have to contend with the morning traffic jam on the way to the airport for your trip.

  • Are there parking lots near Chennai International Airport?

    Parking at the Chennai International Airport is easy, and there is no concern for your safety. At the Chennai International Airport, there are a total of 1,500 parking places available for use by motor vehicles. The terminal may be reached from the parking lot at the airport in a short amount of time on foot.

  • Which airlines are available on the route from Chennai to Madurai?

    2 airlines operate flights between Chennai and Madurai. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

    • IndiGo
    • Air India Express

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Chennai to Madurai?

    Flights from Chennai to Madurai usually depart from Chennai (MAA) and arrive at Madurai (IXM).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Chennai to Madurai flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • IndiGo: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • Air India: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • Air India Express: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Chennai to Madurai?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from Chennai to Madurai.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Chennai to Madurai?

    On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £85 return, compared with £143 via a stopover through Bengaluru Intl (BLR).

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Chennai to Madurai?

    The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air India and IndiGo. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Chennai to Madurai pass through?

    Most connecting flights from Chennai to Madurai pass through Bengaluru Intl (BLR), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chennai to Madurai?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the Chennai to Madurai route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £80 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £91, a difference of £11. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Chennai to Madurai?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Chennai to Madurai route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 28 minutes.

  • How are flight departures from Chennai to Madurai spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Chennai to Madurai flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Chennai to Madurai?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chennai to Madurai:

    • Earliest: departs at 06:50 and lands at 07:59
    • Latest: departs at 20:45 and lands at 21:54.

    The flight takes about 1h 09m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Chennai to Madurai flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 13% above the route average of £85. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Chennai to Madurai?

    A direct flight from Chennai to Madurai takes 1h 09m, covering 259 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Chennai to Madurai?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • Have flight prices from Chennai to Madurai changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £76 to £231. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Chennai to Madurai looking right now?

    One-way fares from Chennai to Madurai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £54, which is 23% above the typical average for this route.

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Chennai to Madurai?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Chennai to Madurai flight?

    Return flights from Chennai to Madurai range from £76 to £103, with an average of £85 over the past 12 months. Anything below £76 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Chennai to Madurai flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Thursday flights average £80 – about £11 less than Sunday (12% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 22 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 38% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Chennai to Madurai trip for February. Fares historically average £76 return in that month – typically £29 less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).
  • If arriving on time is high on your priority list, IndiGo is the strongest pick on this route. 94% of IndiGo flights from Chennai to Madurai arrived on time in the past 3 months, slightly above the route's average on-time arrival rate of 94%. When flights on this route do arrive late, the average delay is 1 hour28 minutes, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference on tight schedules.
  • The domestic departures area at Chennai Airport (MAA) has two lounges, one of which is the TFS lounge, which most people are likely familiar with. The other one is the new lounge, which is not as well known to many people and is less packed. This assessment will focus on the newly opened TFS lounge (near Gate 1), which accepts all cards like the other lounges.
  • As part of the initiative to provide more comfort for passengers, the Chennai International Airport has introduced four new nursing rooms inside the terminals. In the check-in area, as well as the security hold area where passengers wait for the boarding call, baby feeding rooms with signs reading "baby feeding room" have been put up for passengers' convenience.
  • At the Chennai International Airport, a relief area for animals is situated outdoors, north of the ticketing area; after security, it may be found on the passenger walkway between Gates 16 and 17.
  • The integrated terminal building at Madurai Airport (IXM) has distinct sections for the airport's domestic and international flights. Facilities include a variety of restaurants, cafés, retail stores, and businesses selling food and beverages in vending machines.
  • Both Madurai Airport and Chennai Airport are successful in meeting the requirements of customers who have unique needs for their travel accommodations. Before or after a traveler uses one of the airport's services, an airport employee may voluntarily offer to assist them in renting a wheelchair or navigating the terminal. This assistance may be provided to the passenger. The traveler may request this assistance if they want. Inquire for help with this matter either before you use the airport's facilities or after you use them, depending on your choice.

Prefer to fly direct from Chennai to Madurai?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Chennai Airport to Madurai Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Chennai to Madurai

Monday

Air India Express,IndiGo

Air India Express,IndiGo

Tuesday

Air India Express,IndiGo

Air India Express,IndiGo

Wednesday

Air India Express,IndiGo

Air India Express,IndiGo

Thursday

Air India Express,IndiGo

Air India Express,IndiGo

Friday

Air India Express,IndiGo

Air India Express,IndiGo

Saturday

Air India Express,IndiGo

Air India Express,IndiGo

Sunday

Air India Express,IndiGo

Air India Express,IndiGo

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Direct returns

Madurai to Chennai

Monday

Air India Express,IndiGo

Air India Express,IndiGo

Tuesday

Air India Express,IndiGo

Air India Express,IndiGo

Wednesday

Air India Express,IndiGo

Air India Express,IndiGo

Thursday

Air India Express,IndiGo

Air India Express,IndiGo

Friday

Air India Express,IndiGo

Air India Express,IndiGo

Saturday

Air India Express,IndiGo

Air India Express,IndiGo

Sunday

Air India Express,IndiGo

Air India Express,IndiGo

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