Introduction
Madurai, located on banks of river Vaigai, is one of the oldest cities of India, with a history dating all the way back to the Sangam period of the Pre Christian era. Madurai apparently named for the nectar that flowed from Shiva’s hair as a blessing for the new city (Madhuram is the Tamil word for sweetness) was built by the Pandyan king Kulasekara. It was the capital of a kingdom that ruled much of South India during the 4th Century B.C and that conducted trade as far as...
- Number of Serving Airlines: 7 parking bays which can accommodate C Type aircraft
- Number of Runways: 2
- Length of Main Runway (m): 2285 x 45 M
- Passenger Numbers (mppa): 4,17,644 (2010-11)
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Madurai Airport:
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Latest News
Air India Express increases Madurai – Singapore service from late-March 2018
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Air India Express at the launch of summer 2018 season plans to increase Madurai – Singapore service, currently served 4 times a week. From...
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