Air India Express Flights Madurai to Chennai Fare Start @ ₹3699

Madurai is one of the oldest and culturally rich cities in the Indian state of Tamilnadu. This city is a pilgrimage centre for many tourists as there are over 10 major temples here. The temples are built in the Dravidian style architecture by Madurai Nayak and Pandyan kings.  
Best time to visit
Madurai experiences a hot climate most of the year. Thus, it’s best to visit the city during the winter months. You can consider visiting here anytime between October and March. Chennai to Madurai flights is one of the busiest routes in south India.
Places to visit
Dedicated to goddess Meenakshi, Meenakshi Temple or Meenakshi Amman Temple is the major centre for pilgrims in Madurai located on the southern bank of Vagai River. The temple is beautifully constructed with the colourful intricate carvings on the pillars and walls. `Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple is another popular temple located in Thiruparankundram, which is about 8kms from Madurai. This cave temple is known to be built by Pandyas and boasts of the beautiful architecture. In Madurai, you can also visit the Gandhi Museum, Samanar Hills and Vaigai Dam apart from temples. Book your Madurai hotel near temple from Goibibo.
Hotels and Restaurants
Madurai is called the food capital of Tamil Nadu as it offers a huge variety of cuisines. When it comes to local ones, some of the must-try delicacies are Chettinadu varieties like Kuzhi Paniyaram, Appam, Paruthi Paal, Bengal Fish Curry and Panakarkandu Paal. Also, your trip is incomplete without sipping, Madurai’s famous filter coffee.

Madurai offers all kind of accommodation options for stay. Right from Budget Hotels in Madurai to Luxury Hotels in Madurai / Resorts in Madurai, from 5 star Madurai hotels to service apartments, one can find multiple options as per their need and pocket. Goibibo being the leading travel website has largest collection of hotels on its platform. One can easily find various collection of hotels as well on Goibibo, like couple friendly hotels in Madurai to hotels preferred by Business travellers in Madurai, similarly hotels preferred by students and also the ones preferred by women. Popular locations in Madurai for stay are near Madurai Airport, Madurai Junction, Madurai Main, KK Nagar and Anna Nagar. It is very easy and convenient to compare and book hotels online on Goibibo.

Transportation
Transportation facilities are great inside Madurai as all kinds of transport are available easily and frequently. Madurai International Airport ( IXM) is situated at a distance of 12kms from Madurai Railway Station. It has good connectivity with almost all the cities. There are also frequent international air services by Air India Express, Spicejet, Indigo and Air India to Colombo, Dubai, Sri Lanka and Singapore. The same airlines also serve from Delhi and Mumbai to Madurai. Cheap flight tickets from here to other popular cities can be booked online via various websites. Also, flight status & other details related to flight booking & air tickets can be easily accessed on these websites. So for the cheapest air tickets, it is recommended to book flights online. Madurai Junction Railway Station is the main railway station serving the city. Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore and Delhi are well-connected with Madurai via rail network. City has several luxury and ordinary Madurai buses plying to and from the important cities of Tamilnadu, Karnataka and Kerala.

Chennai, formerly known as Madras, is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. This is an intoxicating city known for its music culture, local traditions and upbeat lifestyle. People of Chennai happily take pride in their local Tamil language, music and dance choices, passion for cinema, and finger-licking cuisine. The beaches, churches, skyscrapers, British monuments and big institutions located in this city are famous throughout the country.
 
Best Time to Visit
The heat, however, is a concern for people who are not from Chennai as the city experiences a harsh and humid climate. The ideal time to visit Chennai is in the winter months of November to February.
 
Places to Visit
The festivals are celebrated here with great pomp and show. Some of the popular festivals to witness are Jallikattu Festival and Pongal (the harvest festival). If you happen to be in Chennai, then do take time to visit some of the known attractions the city hosts. If you are looking for beach fun, then Marina Beach, Edward Elliot Beach and Breezy Beach are the beaches to go. Marina Beach gathers more crowd than the other two and is comparatively quieter. As a cautionary note, the beaches are not suitable for swimming. Pilgrimage places include Kapaleeswarar Temple, Parthasarathy Temple, St. Mary’s Church, Big Mosque. If you are travelling along with kids, then you can visit Fort St. George, Arinjar Anna Zoological Park, Guindy National Park and The Birla Planetarium. The people of Chennai admire and host concerts (Arangetram) of Carnatic music and Bharatnatyam dance performances, and if you like the idea of witnessing the pure classical dance, then you should definitely search for concerts happening in the city before booking.
 
Hotels and Restaurants
Chennai is a heaven for food lovers with a variety of options from regional to fast foods such as Nethili Fry, Masala Dosa, Biryani, Atho, Pongal and Parotta. Filter Coffee rules the coffee culture here and you can find a variety of coffee houses. Annalakshmi Restaurant, Hotel Saravana Bhawan, Adyar Bhawan and Tuscana Pizzeria are some of the recommended dining places.

Chennai offers all kind of accommodation options for stay. Right from Budget Hotels in Chennai to Luxury Hotels in Chennai Resorts in Chennai, from 5 star Chennai hotels to service apartments, one can find multiple options as per their need and pocket. Goibibo being the leading travel website has largest collection of hotels on its platform. One can easily find various collection of hotels as well on Goibibo, like couple friendly hotels in Chennai to hotels preferred by Business travellers in Chennai, similarly hotels preferred by students and also the ones preferred by women. Popular locations in Chennai for stay are near Chennai Airport, Guindy, Chennai Central, T Nagar and Anna Nagar. It is very easy and convenient to compare and book hotels online on Goibibo.
 
Transportation
The metropolitan city of Chennai is well-connected to many international countries and major Indian cities via airways. The roadways and railways are also very well-maintained for travel purpose. To save time, air travel is considered as the most ideal Chennai International Airport (MAA) has non-stop flights from London, The Middle East, Mauritius, Bangkok, Sri Lanka and many other major cities. Apart from the international cities, many of the Indian cities are connected to Chennai via domestic airlines including Indigo and GoAir. The International flights operate from the Anna Terminal while the Kamraj Terminal is used for domestic flights. Cheap flight tickets from here to other popular cities can be booked online on Goibibo. Also, flight status & other details related to flight booking & air tickets can be easily accessed on it. So for cheapest air tickets, it is recommended to book flights online.
 
The railways and roadways are no less behind in providing convenience. The major train stations in the city are Chennai Central and Chennai Egmore. Chennai Egmore, on the other hand, also operates trains for the local areas of the city. If you are looking for travel via bus, then you can head to Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus (CMBT).  A number of inter-state Chennai buses can be availed from this terminus at any time of the day. But there are many buses that ply hourly for certain destinations. Modes of transportation to travel within the city include local trains, metro, buses, auto-rickshaws and private vehicles. 

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