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There are 3 ways to get from Muscat to Madurai by plane or train

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Fly to Madurai
best
1. Fly from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Madurai (IXM)plane MCT - IXM
8h 15m
₹10,699–32,915
Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MCT - TRZ
2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jntrain
9h 22m
₹10,439–29,325
Fly to Trivandrum, train
1. Fly from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MCT - TRV
2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Madurai Jntrain
12h 37m
₹11,959–22,685

Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Madurai (IXM) flights

34Weekly Planes

7h 40mAverage Duration

₹10,921Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,618.8 km
Duration: 8h 15m

What companies run services between Muscat, Oman and Madurai, India?

IndiGo Airlines, Oman Air, and two other airlines fly from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Madurai (IXM) 5 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

Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal(Opens in a new window)

Thirumalai Nayak Palace is a 17th-century palace erected in 1636 AD by King Thirumalai Nayak, a king of Madurai's Nayaka dynasty who ruled Madurai from 1623–59, in the city of Madurai, India. This Palace is a classic fusion of Dravidian and Rajput styles. The building, which can be seen today, was the main Palace, in which the king lived. The original Palace Complex was four times bigger than the present structure. In its heyday, Tirumalai Nayak Palace at Madurai was considered to be one of the wonders of the South. This palace is situated 2 km south east of the Meenakshi Amman Temple.

Gandhi Memorial Museum(Opens in a new window)

Gandhi Memorial Museum, established in 1959, is a memorial museum for Gandhi located in the city of Madurai in Tamil Nadu, India. Known as Gandhi Museum, it is now one of the five Gandhi Sanghralayas (Gandhi Museums) in the country. It includes a part of the blood-stained garment worn by Gandhi when he was assassinated by Nathuram Godse.

Samanar Hills(Opens in a new window)

Samanar Hills or Samanar Malai is a hill rock complex located in Keelakuyilkudi village, 15 km from Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. The hill has been declared as a protected monument by the Archaeological Survey of India.

Athisayam(Opens in a new window)

Athisayam (Tamil: அதிசயம்) 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 40 games and 20 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)

8.4Very Good

Fortune Pandiyan Hotel, Madurai - Member ITC Hotels' Group(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

Royal Court(Opens in a new window)

7.8Good

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