Travelling from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Istanbul: what you need to know
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3. The city is two hours 30 minutes behind Madurai, where Madurai Airport is located.
For a relaxed start to your IXM to Istanbul flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing space. A good general rule for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Stopovers offer the perfect opportunity to visit a new place or just have a break during your trip. When looking for a plane ticket from IXM to Istanbul, deselect 'Direct flights only' to explore all potential stops. Dubai Airport (DXB) is one option.
To reach IXM from central Madurai, it takes about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. It's roughly 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Looking for a hotel close to IXM? If you're catching an early flight from Madurai Airport to Istanbul, these accommodation options will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
Of all flights departing from Madurai Airport, 71.91% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Istanbul
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Madurai Airport to Istanbul flight is 206 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 427 €. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from IXM to Istanbul, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Madurai Airport to Istanbul across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The distance from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul is roughly 48 kilometres. It'll take you about 50 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 1 hour 45 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Madurai Airport to Istanbul, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near IST:
Hit the road running by picking up an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car to explore Istanbul and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Istanbul Ataturk Airport around two weeks before your flight from IXM to Istanbul.
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) is roughly 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. Following your flight from Madurai Airport to Istanbul, it'll take you around 55 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the journey to take about 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Following your IXM to Istanbul flight, rest your head at a hotel close to SAW. These are some great options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Essence, Eren Rent a Car or 724 Rent and hit the road in a heartbeat.
Snap up the best price by reserving your ride from SAW four weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Istanbul
Carefully consider your trip dates before booking your flight from Madurai Airport to Istanbul. The city buzzes in peak season, but hotel prices are usually higher and major attractions can get crowded. Go to Istanbul in low season if you like a quieter vibe.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your Madurai Airport to Istanbul plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from IXM to Istanbul around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Istanbul
After booking your flight from Madurai Airport to Istanbul, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Istanbul:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. The Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace and Galata Tower are must-visits when exploring Istanbul.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered once you've seen Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Türkiye (Turkey), head for Izmir, about 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Alsancak are the start of reasons to visit.
