Madurai Airport Declared as International Airport by Central Government
Posted on: 14/Mar/2026 12:02:13 PM - No. of views : (2081)
The Central Government has declared Madurai Airport as an international airport. The decision was approved during a Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that several airlines have expressed interest in operating international flights from Madurai.
With this decision, air connectivity to major pilgrimage destinations such as Meenakshi Amman Temple, Koodal Azhagar Temple, Tirupparankundram Murugan Temple, Pazhamudircholai Murugan Temple, and Rameswaram is expected to improve.
The international status for Madurai Airport is likely to strengthen tourism and travel connectivity in southern Tamil Nadu.
