Travelling from Port Blair Airport (IXZ) to Madurai Airport (IXM): what you need to know
Madurai's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Port Blair.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your IXZ to IXM flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as October. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Port Blair Airport to Madurai Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between IXZ and IXM:
Chennai Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Port Blair Airport (IXZ) to Madurai Airport (IXM)
At the moment, £57 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Port Blair Airport to Madurai Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £135. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from IXZ to IXM, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from Port Blair Airport to Madurai Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from IXZ to IXM.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Port Blair Airport to Madurai Airport.
Handy information about Port Blair Airport (IXZ)
When it comes to Port Blair Airport's on-time performance, data shows 60.83% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Port Blair Airport is around 3 miles from central Port Blair. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking an early flight from Port Blair Airport to Madurai Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near IXZ:
Arriving at Madurai Airport (IXM)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Port Blair Airport to Madurai Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near IXM instead:
Getting from Madurai Airport (IXM) to central Madurai
Madurai Airport is approximately 8 miles from central Madurai. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Madurai Airport (IXM)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Port Blair Airport to Madurai Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Madurai. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Port Blair Airport to Madurai Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Madurai, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from IXZ to IXM in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
You've seen Madurai, now it's time to discover more of India. Travel about 210 miles north to Bengaluru to check off its top sights. From Bangalore Palace to Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 260 miles north-east of Madurai, Chennai is another favourite stop in India. No visit is complete without checking out Marina Beach, Fort St. George and Government Museum.
