Private charter between Madurai and Madras starts at US$8,000 aboard a very light jet.
This route runs both ways — Madurai (IXM) to Madras (MAA) and Madras to Madurai — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, Madurai to Madras is roughly 417 kilometres — 259 miles, or 225 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Madurai–Madras spans US$8,000 – US$15,500: from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the entry level to a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. It seats 6-8 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (INR) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 59 min | 53 min – 1h 05m | ₹790,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 56 min | 50 min – 1h 02m | ₹920,000 | 6-8 |
| Turboprop | 1h 14m | 1h 07m – 1h 21m | ₹670,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (INR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 59 min | ₹790,000 – ₹1,130,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 57 min | ₹880,000 – ₹1,250,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 56 min | ₹960,000 – ₹1,340,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (INR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 56 min | ₹920,000 – ₹1,290,000 (~US$11,000 – US$15,500) | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 55 min | ₹1,000,000 – ₹1,420,000 (~US$12,000 – US$17,000) | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 53 min | ₹1,090,000 – ₹1,540,000 (~US$13,000 – US$18,500) | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (INR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 14m | ₹670,000 – ₹920,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 10m | ₹750,000 – ₹1,000,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
Every Madurai–Madras quote is built fresh: distance and wind factor, fuel costs at both ends, landing and handling fees, and live aircraft positioning. The figure shown is a guide; we confirm a firm price against live availability.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Madurai, India: Madurai Airport.
Madras, India: Chennai International Airport and INS Rajali / Arakkonam Naval Air Station.
| Madurai Airport | Chennai International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | VOMD / IXM | VOMM / MAA |
| Longest hard runway | 5,990 ft | 12,001 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 459 ft | 52 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 4,490 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,278 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,990 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,178 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,790 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,658 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 3,090 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,888 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,990 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,378 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 4,490 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,458 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 4,790 ft spare |
1,480 km 958 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 2,490 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,178 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 2,712 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,128 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,790 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,378 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 414 ft spare |
4,600 km 4,078 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 1,060 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,404 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 1,090 ft spare |
6,400 km 5,878 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 1,298 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,698 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 550 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,878 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 690 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,278 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 1,200 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,878 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 10 ft short |
14,260 km 13,738 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 190 ft spare |
11,112 km 10,590 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 10 ft short |
12,960 km 12,438 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 1,190 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,423 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: INS Rajali / Arakkonam Naval Air Station (13,460 ft, 53 km) · INS Adyar Heliport · Chettinad Health City Helipad · ECR Heliport
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most Madurai–Madras quote requests within 60 minutes.
Pick your slot and depart. Private charter between Madurai and Madras is built around your itinerary.
A private terminal, a direct boarding ramp, and 59 min to your destination. That's the full journey.
Flexibility at both ends: we pick the most convenient airfield, not the busiest one.
The Madurai to Madras route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a very light jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 59 min gate to gate over 417 km (259 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Very Light Jet, Light Jet, Turboprop are the usual choices here; our pick is a very light jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Madurai–Madras charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: Madras to Madurai runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
