Cheap Flights to Mangalore

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Can I get a direct flight to Mangalore Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between South Africa and Mangalore Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How much are return flights to Mangalore?

The best price we found for a return flight to Mangalore is R 14,522. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly to Mangalore Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Mangalore Airport is Thursday, 20 November 2025.

When is the best time to book flights to Mangalore?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Mangalore is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly to Mangalore with?

Currently, Qatar Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Mangalore.

Flying to Mangalore

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	R 6,893
Cheapest month to fly	August

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How to find cheap flights to Mangalore Airport (IXE)

Right now, R 6,893 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Mangalore Airport. Or you can reserve a return plane ticket to IXE for R 14,522.
Book at the perfect time with Price Alerts. You'll get an email or a notification through the app if the price of tickets to IXE goes up or down.
Avoid leaving things to the last minute. You're more likely to find the best price on tickets to Mangalore, where Mangalore Airport is located, if you book in advance. Airlines often have some awesome early bird deals.
Select 'Add nearby airports' during your search for a better chance of securing cheap flights to Mangalore. Doing this will give you more options for where you begin and end your journey, along with different fares.
If there's no rush to get to Mangalore, consider taking a little detour. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Mangalore Airport by choosing a flight with a stop or two.

Best time to go to Mangalore

The cheapest month to take off on a flight to Mangalore is usually May.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if you have flexible travel dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to IXE that suits your plans and budget.
If you want to experience Mangalore at its busiest, lock in your flights to IXE for August. Being on holiday during peak seasons often means more things to do than at other times of the year.
Travel in April if you prefer to travel with fewer crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Mangalore are often less expensive.
Check the weather conditions before travelling. April is the warmest time of year in Mangalore, with averages of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
Temperatures are lowest in January, when they range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Hoping to leave the raincoat at home? February is the driest month in Mangalore.
Rain is more common here during July, which gets around 29 days of wet weather.

Travelling to Mangalore Airport (IXE): What you need to know

Travel to Mangalore in a single journey with Air India Express. IndiGo also operates direct flights to Mangalore Airport.
If you want to fly with the carrier that tops the list for punctuality, book your IXE plane ticket with IndiGo. Up to 68% of its flights to this airport arrive according to schedule.
Your flight will touch down in the UTC+5:30 timezone at IXE.
Eager to get some rest after your flight to IXE? These hotels close to Mangalore Airport offer the ideal place to relax and unwind:
Mangalore Airport has an on-time rating of 61%, which is based on how often departing flights arrive when they should. This can be helpful to know if you're planning a tight connection or have to be somewhere shortly after landing.

Getting to central Mangalore from Mangalore Airport (IXE)

IXE is about 6 kilometres from central Mangalore.
Once you've landed from your flight to IXE, the drive to the centre takes around 10 minutes.
Mangalore has a stay for every vibe and budget. Here's a lineup of comfy hotels to put on your short list:

Mangalore highlights

These leading attractions should be high on your itinerary after stepping off your flight to Mangalore:
- ISKCON Mangalore Kulai, Sri Sri Radha Govinda Temple: Located around 3 kilometres south of the city centre, this landmark is the perfect place to start your sightseeing around the city.
- Blany Dsouza's Terrace Garden: Find a spot to sit and take five here while exploring Mangalore. You'll find this park roughly 6 kilometres south of the centre.
- Tannirbhavi Beach: Hit up this landmark next. About 6 kilometres north-west of the city centre, it's well worth stopping by for the full Mangalore experience.

How to get to Udupi from Mangalore Airport (IXE)

The nearby city of Udupi is about 64 kilometres from IXE. The drive to the centre in a ride-share or cab should take around 1 hour 20 minutes.

Travelling from Mangalore Airport (IXE) to Puttūr

Puttūr is about 40 kilometres from Mangalore Airport if your trip takes you in that direction.
Going there by car will take you roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.

Explore more of India

There are plenty more places to explore in India, starting with Bengaluru. Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple are must-sees in this city, which is about 290 kilometres east of Mangalore. Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) is the closest airport in Bengaluru.
Another city in India that will quickly win you over is Mysore. From Mangalore, it's roughly 209 kilometres east and is home to attractions like Mysore Maharajah's Palace (Amba Vilas) and Mysuru Palace. Make time for Mysore Palace too.
About 274 kilometres north of Mangalore, Hubli is well worth the journey. A few great reasons to visit include Shri Saibaba Swami Temple, Shri Radha Krishna Temple and Shri Hanuman Temple.