Rānipet to Madurai flights
Madurai lies 359 km (223 mi) south of Rānipet, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 13 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.
| Rānipet | Madurai | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 264,330 | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 171 m (561 ft) | 139 m (456 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | TIR, 82 km out | IXM, 10 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Rānipet
Rānipet is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tirupati International Airport (TIR), 82 km (51 mi) from the centre, whose 12,500-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Chennai International Airport (MAA, 91 km).
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madurai Airport (regional) | IXM | 10 km (6 mi) | 5,990 ft | 459 ft |
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Staying in Madurai
Our booking partner lists 186 places to stay in Madurai. Of the 141 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (81), and 4 are five-star. Across 58 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.4 out of 10. Guests have left 26,503 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Madurai from Rānipet?
359 km (223 mi) in a straight line, south of Rānipet.
How long does it take to get from Rānipet to Madurai by air?
About 1 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rānipet and Madurai?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Which airports are used for Rānipet to Madurai flights?
Typically Tirupati International Airport (TIR) to Madurai Airport (IXM).
Where can I stay in Madurai?
Our booking partner lists 186 places to stay in Madurai, 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.