How to find cheap flights to Salem Airport (SXV)
Currently, £249 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Salem Airport. Or you can reserve a return plane ticket to SXV for £478.
Book at the right time with Price Alerts. You'll get an email or a notification on the app if the price of tickets to SXV goes up or down.
Score a bargain on tickets to Salem, where Salem Airport is located, by booking early. You're more likely to secure a great deal and have a wider selection of flights and departure times.
Check the 'Add nearby airports' filter and widen your search for cheap flights to Salem. This will list every airport around your departure and destination points.
Think about taking a flight with a stop, as indirect routes usually cost less. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Salem Airport.
Best time to go to Salem
You can typically hop on the cheapest flight to Salem in May.
If you can be flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. You'll be able to find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to SXV.
August is the most popular month for flights to SXV. Visit then if you're eager to explore Salem in full swing.
The quietest time of the year to go is April. Book your plane tickets to Salem then and explore the top attractions at a more leisurely pace.
Check the weather conditions before you go. April brings the warmest days in Salem, averaging between 23ºC and 39ºC.
Temperatures are at their lowest in January, when they range from 16ºC to 31ºC.
Hoping for clearer skies? January is the driest month in Salem, averaging one day of rain.
Expect more rain if you're visiting during July, which gets around 20 days of wet weather.
Flying to Salem Airport (SXV): What you need to know
Go straight to Salem with IndiGo or Alliance Air. These popular airlines operate direct flights to Salem Airport.
IndiGo is the most dependable carrier. Up to 89% of its flights into this hub touch down as scheduled, making it a great option when reserving your SXV plane ticket.
When you arrive at SXV, you'll be in the UTC+5:30 timezone.
SAN DE Hotels is a popular stay within easy reach of Salem Airport. Kick back and recharge here after your flight to SXV.
Salem Airport delivers consistent on-time performance, with up to 80% of outbound flights reaching their destination as scheduled. That's good news whether you're connecting onward or flying home.
Getting to central Salem from Salem Airport (SXV)
Central Salem is about 19 kms (12 miles) from SXV.
If you're planning to catch a cab after your flight to SXV, it'll take around 30 minutes to get to the centre.
The right hotel can turn a good trip into a great one. Unpack your bags at one of these traveller-approved options in Salem:
Salem highlights
Step off your flight to Salem and head straight for these must-see attractions:
Meenakshi Amman Kovil: Around 2 kms (1 mile) south of the city centre, this landmark is a classic place to start your sightseeing around the city.
Salem green garden: Find a spot to sit and take five here while exploring Salem. This park is roughly 11 kms (7 miles) south-west of the centre.
Eco Trekking (Starting Point): Want more reasons to visit Salem? This landmark brings in the crowds and is about 10 kms (6 miles) north of the city centre.
How to get to Erode from Salem Airport (SXV)
Starting your trip in Erode? From SXV, it'll take around 1 hour 35 minutes to drive there. The city is about 64 kms (40 miles) from the airport.
Travelling from Salem Airport (SXV) to Krishnagiri
Krishnagiri is another city that's easy to get to from Salem Airport. It's about 80 kms (50 miles) away.
It takes 1 hour 40 minutes or so to drive to Krishnagiri.
Explore more of India
There's a whole lot more of India ready to be uncovered. About 145 kms (90 miles) north of Salem, head for Bengaluru. What not to miss? Begin with Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple. The city's nearest major airport is Kempegowda International Airport (BLR).
Another city in India that has plenty of appeal is Chennai. From Salem, it's roughly 274 kms (170 miles) north-east and is home to attractions like Meenakshi Temple and Marina beach. Find time for Wildlife photography tours -Naturographers too. Chennai Airport (MAA) is the main arrival point for this city.
Roughly 145 kms (90 miles) south-west of Salem, Coimbatore is worth going out of your way for. Top reasons to go include Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Sri Sathya Sai Mandir and Mahatma Gandhi Memorial. Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) is the easiest way to get here.