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Only IndiGo operates flights between Abu Dhabi and Madurai.

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Madurai usually depart from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and arrive at Madurai (IXM).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• IndiGo: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Abu Dhabi to Madurai.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average AED 1,289 return, compared with AED 1,473 via a stopover through Chennai (MAA).

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by IndiGo. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 variants.

One-stop flights from Abu Dhabi to Madurai most commonly connect through:

• Chennai (MAA) – 68% of one-stop connections
• Bengaluru Intl (BLR) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) – 5% of one-stop connections
• Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD) – 5% of one-stop connections

Chennai (MAA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 30% on the Abu Dhabi to Madurai route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at AED 1,102 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at AED 1,561, a difference of AED 459. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Abu Dhabi to Madurai route, 3% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 44 minutes.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Abu Dhabi to Madurai:

• Earliest: departs at 02:30 and lands at 06:46
• Latest: departs at 09:10 and lands at 13:26.

The flight takes about 4h 16m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 0% above the route average of AED 1,298. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Abu Dhabi to Madurai takes 4h 16m, covering 4,768 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about AED 900 to AED 4,764. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Abu Dhabi to Madurai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 555, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

IndiGo is the only airline operating Abu Dhabi to Madurai flights. 97% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 06m, compared to 9h 06m via Bengaluru Intl (BLR) and 9h 42m via Chennai (MAA).

Madurai is 1 hour ahead of Abu Dhabi (India Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Return flights from Abu Dhabi to Madurai range from AED 1,043 to AED 1,642, with an average of AED 1,298 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 1,043 counts as a good deal.