Madurai to Palakkad flights
Palakkad lies 186 km (116 mi) north-west of Madurai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 59 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 | Palakkad | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 1.5 million | 132,728 |
| Elevation | 139 m (456 ft) | 87 m (285 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | IXM, 10 km out | CJB, 51 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 Palakkad
Palakkad is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Coimbatore International Airport (CJB), 51 km (32 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,480 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Cochin International Airport (COK, 74 km), Calicut International Airport (CCJ, 86 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coimbatore International Airport | CJB | 51 km (32 mi) | 8,480 ft | 1,324 ft |
| Cochin International Airport | COK | 74 km (46 mi) | 11,155 ft | 30 ft |
| Calicut International Airport | CCJ | 86 km (53 mi) | 9,383 ft | 342 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Palakkad from Madurai?
186 km (116 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Madurai.
How long does it take to get from Madurai to Palakkad by air?
About 59 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 Palakkad?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Which airports are used for Madurai to Palakkad flights?
Typically Madurai Airport (IXM) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB); Palakkad also has COK, CCJ.
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.