Madurai (IXM) to Chennai (MAA) flights
3 airlines fly nonstop from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai (MAA): Air India, Air India Express and IndiGo. The two airports are 258 miles (416 km) apart. Air India is in Star Alliance. There are also 3 ways to fly it with one stop, through Bengaluru, Colombo and Hyderabad.
Airlines flying nonstop from IXM to MAA
- Air IndiaStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
- Air India ExpressNot in an alliance
- IndiGoNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
Book IXM to MAA with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Air India
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air India
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air India
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air India
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Air India
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Air India
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Air India
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Air India
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Air India
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Air India
- United MileagePlusBooks Air India
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks IndiGo
IXM to MAA with one stop
3 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Bengaluru (BLR)IndiGo and Air India Express the whole way
- Via Colombo (CMB)SriLankan Airlines the whole way
- Via Hyderabad (HYD)IndiGo the whole way9I
IXM to MAA: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from IXM to MAA?
Air India (Star Alliance), Air India Express and IndiGo fly nonstop from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai (MAA).
How far is Madurai from Chennai by plane?
Madurai (IXM) and Chennai (MAA) are 258 miles (416 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book IXM to MAA award flights?
12 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 4 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does IXM to MAA cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for IXM to MAA with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Madurai and Chennai?
The most direct connections are through Bengaluru (BLR), Colombo (CMB) and Hyderabad (HYD). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example IndiGo through Bengaluru.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.