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There are 2 ways to get from Malé to Madurai by plane or train

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Fly to Madurai
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1. Fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Madurai (IXM)plane MLE - IXM
8h 21m
₹14,055–43,128
Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
1. Fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MLE - TRZ
2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jntrain
10h 12m
₹16,680–81,993

Velana International Airport (MLE) to Madurai (IXM) flights

23Weekly Planes

5h 34mAverage Duration

₹14,684Cheapest Price

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Distance: 818.1 km
Duration: 8h 21m

What companies run services between Malé, Maldives and Madurai, India?

SriLankan Airlines, IndiGo Airlines, and FitsAir fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) 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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