Flying from Salem Airport (SXV) to Madurai Airport (IXM): what you need to know
Madurai's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Salem.
To ensure you catch your SXV to IXM flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as April? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Salem Airport to Madurai Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between SXV and IXM:
Chennai Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Salem Airport (SXV) to Madurai Airport (IXM)
At the moment, 47 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Salem Airport to Madurai Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 153 €. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To find cheap tickets from SXV to IXM, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Salem Airport to Madurai Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Salem Airport to Madurai Airport.
Handy information about Salem Airport (SXV)
Salem Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 80.0% of flights that take off from SXV reach their destination on time.
To reach Salem Airport from central Salem, it'll take about 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Staying the night at a hotel can take the stress out of reaching the airport on time. If you need somewhere to stay before your flight from Salem Airport to Madurai Airport, take a look at SD Residency. It's a short ride from SXV.
Arriving at Madurai Airport (IXM)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Salem Airport to Madurai Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near IXM instead:
Getting from Madurai Airport (IXM) to central Madurai
Madurai Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Madurai. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Madurai Airport (IXM)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Salem Airport to Madurai Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Madurai. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Madurai is April, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Lock in your flights from Salem Airport to Madurai Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SXV to IXM sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Madurai has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of India you'll want to see. Around 338 kilometres north of Madurai, a trip to Bengaluru will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Chennai is another must-experience destination in India and is around 418 kilometres north-east of Madurai. No journey is complete without a visit to Marina Beach, Fort St. George and Government Museum.
