Travelling from Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Madurai Airport (IXM): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Bengaluru Airport to Madurai Airport is 1 hour 25 minutes.
Bengaluru and Madurai share the same timezone, UTC+5:30.
Each week, there are 27 Bengaluru Airport to Madurai Airport flights. If you'd like to get going as early as possible, go for the 06:00 IndiGo flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 19:55 with IndiGo.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BLR to IXM flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months such as November, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
IndiGo is your gateway to discovering Madurai (and perhaps some other exciting parts of India!). Check out the direct flights from Bengaluru Airport to Madurai Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is IndiGo.
With a reliable 86.57% of services arriving as scheduled, IndiGo has the best on-time performance for BLR to IXM flights.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bengaluru Airport to Madurai Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BLR and IXM:
Mumbai Airport
Hyderabad Airport
Chennai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Madurai Airport (IXM)
39 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Bengaluru Airport to Madurai Airport flight. Return flights start from 81 €. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BLR to IXM if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
The cheapest month for flights from Bengaluru Airport to Madurai Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Bengaluru Airport (BLR)
You'll find BLR at Kial Road, Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 56030.
Of all flights departing from Bengaluru Airport, 71% land on time at their destination.
Bengaluru Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Bengaluru. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to BLR? If you've booked an early flight from Bengaluru Airport to Madurai Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Madurai Airport (IXM)
If you're arriving on a late Bengaluru Airport to Madurai Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near IXM:
Getting from Madurai Airport (IXM) to central Madurai
From Madurai Airport, Madurai is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Madurai Airport (IXM)
July is the busiest month for flights from Bengaluru Airport to Madurai Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Madurai in March.
Book your flight from Bengaluru Airport to Madurai Airport for April if you want to go to Madurai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BLR to IXM in January. Average temperatures are between 19ºC (66ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) then.
Explore more of India
You've seen Madurai, now it's time to explore other corners of India. Travel about 338 kilometres north to Bengaluru to tick off its leading attractions. From Meenakshi Temple to Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in India, consider Chennai, roughly 418 kilometres north-east of Madurai. Meenakshi Temple, Marina beach and Marina Beach are among its highlights.