CHENNAI: SpiceJet has revised the schedule of its direct flight service between Dubai and Madurai, with the new timings coming into effect from Monday (Jan 05).

As per the airline’s announcement, the flight will now depart from Dubai at 1.55 am and arrive in Madurai at 7.40 am. On the return leg, the flight will leave Madurai at 8.50 am and reach Dubai at 11.25 am, said a Daily Thanthi report.

The direct Dubai–Madurai service has been widely used by passengers from southern districts, including Madurai, Ramanathapuram, Sivaganga, Virudhunagar, Dindigul, Theni and Thoothukudi. Earlier, the flight used to depart Dubai International Airport at 5 am and reach Madurai at 11.40 am.