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There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Madurai by plane or train

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Fly Istanbul to Trichy International Airport, train
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1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane IST - TRZ
2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jntrain
16h 24m
₹21,828–67,068
Fly Istanbul to Coimbatore International Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane IST - CJB
2. Take the train from Podanur Jn to Kudal Nagartrain
18h 2m
₹25,748–62,158
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Madurai
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Madurai (IXM)plane SAW - IXM
15h 38m
₹23,210–65,244
Fly Istanbul to Madurai
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Madurai (IXM)plane IST - IXM
14h 33m
₹23,203–70,203
Fly Istanbul to Trivandrum, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane IST - TRV
2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Madurai Jntrain
20h 50m
₹26,399–41,988
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Trichy International Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane SAW - TRZ
2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jntrain
18h 9m
₹24,835–57,109

Istanbul (IST) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights

24Weekly Planes

13h 40mAverage Duration

₹21,918Cheapest Price

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Distance: 6,133.7 km
Duration: 16h 24m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Madurai, India?

Pegasus Airlines, Spicejet, and three other airlines fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Madurai (IXM) 3 times a day.

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Madurai(opens in a new window), India(opens in a new window)

Madurai is a major city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is the cultural capital of Tamil Nadu and the administrative headquarters of Madurai District. As of the 2011 census, it was the third largest urban agglomeration in Tamil Nadu after Chennai and Coimbatore and the 33rd most populated city in India. Located on the banks of River Vaigai, Madurai has been a major settlement for two millennia and has a documented history of more than 2500 years. It is often referred to as "Thoonga Nagaram", meaning "the city that never sleeps".

Things to do in Madurai

Athisayam(Opens in a new window)

Athisayam is an amusement theme park located in Paravai on Madurai - Dindigul National Highway 7, 12 km from Madurai. The park is located on a 70 acre site and features about 4 games and 2 water rides. The park is popular for its water rides, recreating the experience of Courtalam waterfalls.

Places to stay in Madurai

Mani's residency(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

JC Residency Madurai(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Courtyard by Marriott Madurai(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

Astoria Hotels Madurai(Opens in a new window)

7.7Good

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