Overview & Location

Madurai International Airport (IXM) is located on Airport Road, about 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) south of the city center. It features a single integrated terminal for both domestic and international flights, acting as a key travel hub for tourists and pilgrims visiting the Meenakshi Amman Temple.

Madurai International Airport Terminal Building
Madurai International Airport (IXM) Terminal Building

Essential Airport Details

  • IATA Code: IXM
  • ICAO Code: VOMD
  • Location: Airport Rd, Madurai, Tamil Nadu 625022
  • Distance from City: 12-13 km (a 20-30 minute drive from Madurai Junction or the city center)
  • Operating Hours: 24/7 Customs Airport

Terminals & Capacity

The airport features a modern, state-of-the-art passenger terminal and dedicated cargo facilities:

  • Passenger Terminal: A 17,600 sq. meter integrated building equipped with 36 check-in counters, 20 immigration counters, and 3 aerobridges to handle domestic and international travelers concurrently.
  • Cargo Operations: The old passenger terminal was converted into a dedicated cargo complex to handle perishable exports such as the famed Madurai Malli (jasmine) flowers.

Connectivity & Airlines

Madurai Airport maintains regular daily flights connecting travelers domestically and internationally:

Service Category Flight Details & Carriers
Domestic Destinations Direct flights connect Madurai to major Indian hubs including Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and New Delhi. Major carriers like IndiGo operate frequent flights.
International Destinations Direct international services connect Madurai to global transit points like Dubai, Singapore, and Colombo.

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Live Flight Schedules

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Live Status & Airlines Guides

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Passenger Services & Facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Terminal-wide coverage

Complimentary wireless high-speed internet access is available throughout the terminal.

Free Service

Premium Lounges

Security Hold Area

Reserved passenger lounges offering comfortable pre-flight seating, beverages, and quiet areas.

Premium

Food Court & Cafés

Terminal Hall

Features a food court serving traditional South Indian delicacies, plus coffee stalls and snack outlets.

Dining

24/7 Medical Room

Terminal Building

Medical assistance room offering first aid services and doctor-on-call facility for emergencies.

Health

Currency Exchange

Arrivals Area

Quick exchange counters helping incoming passengers convert foreign currencies seamlessly.

Financial

Childcare & Nursing

Departures Area

Private family and baby feeding rooms featuring comfort spaces for parents and children.

Family

Free Baggage Trolleys

Passenger Entry Bays

Free-to-use luggage carts are available across all passenger baggage claim and entry gates.

Free Service

Jasmine Cargo Complex

Cargo Terminal

Logistics operations primarily shipping the regional Madurai Malli (jasmine) flowers globally.

Logistics

Transport Fare Calculator

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Estimated Distance: 12 km
Estimated Travel Time: 25-30 mins
Estimated Cost: ₹570
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