Madurai Airport (IXM) — Live Arrivals Today
Madurai Airport — IXM is the 3rd busiest airport in Tamil Nadu. Predominantly VFR traffic from the Tamil diaspora in the Gulf. Heavy religious tourism traffic (Meenakshi Temple + Rameshwaram pilgrimage circuits).
Enter the flight number (e.g. 6E2341, AI803, SG142) on our flight-status search:
Search Flight Status →Airlines arriving at Madurai Airport
| Airline | Terminal (arrival) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 6E | Terminal 1 | IndiGo operates from IXM to Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, plus Dubai and Sharjah. |
| SG | Terminal 1 | SpiceJet domestic flights from Madurai. |
| AI | Terminal 1 | Air India domestic routes from IXM. |
| IX | Terminal 1 | Air India Express is the largest international carrier from IXM — Sharjah, Dubai, Muscat, Abu Dhabi. |
| G9 | Terminal 1 | Air Arabia operates Sharjah (SHJ) from Madurai. |
Tracking Madurai airport arrivals
For real-time Madurai airport arrival status, the most accurate source is the official airport's display screens or the operating airline's website. IndiGo arrivals can be tracked via the IndiGo app or goindigo.in. Air India arrivals via airindia.com or the Maharaja Club app. SpiceJet arrivals via spicejet.com. Live arrivals data on this page updates every 60–90 seconds.
If you're picking up a passenger arriving at Madurai airport, account for: (1) immigration clearance (15–45 minutes on international arrivals), (2) baggage claim (10–25 minutes), (3) Customs (5–15 minutes on international). For early-morning arrivals between 0500–0700, expect 10–20 minute longer waits. No metro. IXM is 12 km from Madurai Meenakshi Temple — 20–30 min by taxi (₹200–₹300).
Frequently asked questions
How do I check live arrival status at Madurai airport?
Enter your flight number (e.g. 6E2341, AI803, SG142) in the flight-status search on this page. Live data updates every 60–90 seconds from ATC and airline operations systems. Alternatively, the operating airline's app or website typically has the most accurate real-time information. For IXM-specific live screens, visit the airport's official website or use the airport-information displays in the terminal.
How many airlines operate from Madurai airport?
Approximately 5+ airlines operate scheduled flights from Madurai airport (IXM), including major Indian carriers like IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, Akasa Air, and Air India Express, plus international airlines on Gulf, Southeast Asia, and Europe/North America routes where applicable.
Does Madurai airport have multiple terminals?
Madurai airport (IXM) operates a single integrated terminal handling both domestic and international flights. No risk of terminal confusion.
How early should I arrive at Madurai airport before a flight?
Recommended airport-arrival lead times for Madurai (IXM): 2 hours before for domestic flights and 3 hours before for international flights. During festive peaks (Diwali, Christmas-New Year) and Friday/Sunday evenings, add another 30 minutes. Web check-in (opens 48 hours before, closes 1-2 hours before) lets you skip check-in queues at the airport.
What is the IATA code for Madurai airport?
Madurai airport's IATA code is IXM. The full official airport name is Madurai Airport. Use this code when booking, tracking, or referring to the airport in flight schedules and itineraries.
How do I get to Madurai airport from the city?
No metro. IXM is 12 km from Madurai Meenakshi Temple — 20–30 min by taxi (₹200–₹300).
What is the delay risk for flights arriving at Madurai airport?
Live arrival-delay risk depends on origin airport weather, en-route weather, ATC congestion at Madurai (IXM), and the specific airline's on-time performance (IndiGo and Akasa typically lead at ~80-85% OTP). For accurate per-flight delay risk, track the specific flight number using the live search above.
Last updated: 27 May 2026. Live status data refreshes every 60–90 seconds.