SpiceJet, the country’s budget carrier, will launch a daily direct flight between Madurai and Dubai, which will begin from November 22. The airline has commenced bookings for its daily flight and is offering an introductory fare of just Rs 6,999 one way and a return fare of 13,999 inclusive of all taxes on the route. The airline will deploy a Boeing 737-800 (189-seater aircraft) on this route.
Madurai will be the Chennai-based carrier’s fifth destination to connect with Dubai. The budget carrier already links the bustling Gulf city with Delhi, Mumbai, Kochi and Ahmedabad every day.
While the flight will leave Madurai at 2335 hrs to reach the destination at 0220 hrs, it will depart from Dubai at 0350 hrs to reach the Tamil Nadu temple town at 0945 hrs.
