Madurai to Vellore flights
Vellore lies 351 km (218 mi) north of Madurai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 12 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Madurai | Vellore | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 1.5 million | 484,690 |
| Elevation | 139 m (456 ft) | 218 m (715 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | IXM, 10 km out | TIR, 91 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Madurai
Madurai is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Madurai Airport (IXM), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,990 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Vellore
Vellore is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Tirupati International Airport (TIR), 91 km (57 mi) from the centre, whose 12,500-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tirupati International Airport | TIR | 91 km (57 mi) | 12,500 ft | 350 ft |
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Staying in Vellore
Our booking partner lists 73 places to stay in Vellore. Of the 57 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (34). Across 27 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.6 out of 10. Guests have left 7,302 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Vellore from Madurai?
351 km (218 mi) in a straight line, north of Madurai.
How long does it take to get from Madurai to Vellore by air?
About 1 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Madurai and Vellore?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Which airports are used for Madurai to Vellore flights?
Typically Madurai Airport (IXM) to Tirupati International Airport (TIR).
Where can I stay in Vellore?
Our booking partner lists 73 places to stay in Vellore, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.