Flying from Dubai to Mangaluru Airport (IXE): What you need to know
Dubai's main base, Dubai International Airport (DXB), is where many unforgettable trips begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Dubai to Mangaluru Airport (IXE).
Take off on a direct Dubai to Mangaluru Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 50 minutes.
Mangalore is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Dubai. Mangaluru Airport is located in Mangalore, which operates on the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Mangaluru Airport (IXE) is the most popular route. There are 18 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, hop on the last flight with IndiGo at 11:25am. Go for the first DXB to IXE departure operated by IndiGo at 11:25am if getting there sooner works for you.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Dubai to IXE.
Popular months like January or other peak seasons mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Get a head start by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
You can hop on a direct flight from Dubai to Mangaluru Airport (IXE) leaving from Dubai International Airport (DXB).
When leaving from DXB, you can take a direct flight from Dubai to Mangaluru Airport with IndiGo.
The majority of travellers prefer to book seats with IndiGo between DXB and IXE.
IndiGo is the most punctual carrier on this route.
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Dubai to IXE with a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Dubai International Airport (DXB), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between DXB and IXE include:
Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
Travelling from central Dubai to DXB takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Dubai International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Dubai to Mangaluru Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Dubai International Airport, 71% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
DWC is about 48 kilometres from central Dubai. It takes 40 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Dubai to IXE flight? Unwind in a hotel near Al Maktoum International Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 71%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that take off from this airport land on time.
About Mangaluru Airport (IXE)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Dubai to Mangaluru Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near IXE:
Getting from Mangaluru Airport (IXE) to central Mangalore
Mangaluru Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from central Mangalore. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a taxi or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Mangaluru Airport (IXE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Mangaluru Airport is 107 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 271 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book three months before your departure date. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Dubai to IXE.
Schedule your trip for August. That's the best month for landing cheap Dubai to Mangaluru Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Lock in a cheap flight from Dubai to Mangaluru Airport by using filters. Select your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Dubai to Mangaluru Airport (IXE)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding your trip dates. December is the quietest month to go to Mangalore. January is when most people book flights from Dubai to Mangaluru Airport (IXE), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
When booking your Dubai to IXE plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Mangalore, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Dubai to Mangaluru Airport in January when temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
More about Mangalore
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Mangalore right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from Dubai to Mangaluru Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. ISKCON Mangalore Kulai, Sri Sri Radha Govinda Temple, Kadri Manjunath Temple and Tannirbhavi Beach are top attractions which should be on any good Mangalore itinerary.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Mangalore. Around 290 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
Around 209 kilometres east of Mangalore, Mysore is another favourite stop in India. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Mysore Maharajah's Palace (Amba Vilas), Mysuru Palace and Mysore maharaja palace.