Chennai (MAA) to Madurai (IXM) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Chennai (MAA) to Madurai (IXM): Air India Express and IndiGo. The two airports are 258 miles (416 km) apart. There are also 3 ways to fly it with one stop, through Bengaluru, Colombo and Hyderabad.
Airlines flying nonstop from MAA to IXM
- Air India ExpressNot in an alliance

- IndiGoNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 1 programWho books it

Book MAA to IXM with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks IndiGo
MAA to IXM 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 way
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MAA to IXM: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from MAA to IXM?
Air India Express and IndiGo fly nonstop from Chennai (MAA) to Madurai (IXM).
How far is Chennai from Madurai by plane?
Chennai (MAA) and Madurai (IXM) 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 MAA to IXM award flights?
1 program can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does MAA to IXM cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for MAA to IXM with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Chennai and Madurai?
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.