Madurai Airport guide

Updated 2026-10-16

Madurai Airport sits about 12 km south of the city centre and 12 km from Madurai Railway Station. It began as a Royal Air Force airfield during the Second World War, opened as a civil airport in 1952 and started commercial operations in 1957.

IXMIATA

Services at Madurai Airport

3 of 6 available

Key facts

  • Passengers1.4M1,400,000 in 2026
  • Services7listed across 3 of 6 types
  • Movements13K13,105 flights a year
  • Local timeKolkata time
  • IATAIXMICAO VOMD
  • Opened1957
  • Runways1
  • Terminals1mixed
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Terminals

1 terminal
  • INMixedIntegrated Passenger TerminalAir India, Air India Express, IndiGo, SpiceJet, SriLankan Airlines

Nearby cities

straight-line distance
  • MaduraiNorth of the airport12 km
  • DindigulNorth of the airport70 km
  • TheniNorthwest of the airport75 km

Questions

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What are the airport codes for Madurai Airport?

Madurai Airport uses the following codes: IATA: IXM, ICAO: VOMD. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.

Where is Madurai Airport located?

Madurai Airport is located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. The airport coordinates are 9.8345°, 78.0934°.

What services are available at Madurai Airport?

Madurai Airport offers: 1 parking options, 1 shuttle services, public transport connections. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.

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