Trincomalee to Madurai flights
Madurai lies 372 km (231 mi) north-west of Trincomalee, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 14 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.
| Trincomalee | Madurai | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Sri Lanka | India |
| Population | 108,420 | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 139 m (456 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Colombo) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | TRR, 7 km out | IXM, 10 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Madurai
Crossing from Sri Lanka into India: money changes from the Rupee to the Rupee (INR); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro; the dialling code becomes +91; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Airports at each end
Leaving Trincomalee
Trincomalee is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is China Bay Airport (TRR), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,850 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
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 Trincomalee?
372 km (231 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Trincomalee.
How long does it take to get from Trincomalee to Madurai by air?
About 1 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Trincomalee and Madurai?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Trincomalee to Madurai flights?
Typically China Bay Airport (TRR) to Madurai Airport (IXM).
What currency do I need in Madurai?
The Rupee (INR).
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.