Flying from Bangkok to Madurai Airport (IXM): What you need to know
Madurai Airport is located in Madurai. The city is in the UTC+5:30 timezone and is one hour 30 minutes behind Bangkok.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Bangkok to IXM. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like February and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Airports in Bangkok
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Bangkok to IXM. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular options:
Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
Chennai International Airport (MAA)
Travelling from central Bangkok to BKK takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Bangkok to Madurai Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Of all flights departing from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport, 68% touch down on time at their destination.
Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Break up your flight from Bangkok to Madurai Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick a new place off your list. Top stopovers between Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport and IXM are:
Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
DMK is about 24 kilometres from central Bangkok. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Got an early start? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport the day before your Bangkok to IXM flight:
66% of flights departing Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
About Madurai Airport (IXM)
Consider booking a hotel close to IXM if you're catching a late flight from Bangkok to Madurai Airport. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Madurai Airport (IXM) to central Madurai
Madurai Airport is around 11 kilometres from the centre of Madurai. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Madurai Airport (IXM)
R 2,470 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Madurai Airport. Return flights start from R 5,269. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Bangkok to IXM, book ahead. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Bangkok to Madurai Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Bangkok to Madurai Airport (IXM)
January is the quietest month for flights from Bangkok to Madurai Airport (IXM), while June is the most popular. Find the ideal time to visit Madurai based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Bangkok to IXM plane ticket departing in April if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Madurai to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
January has temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Bangkok to Madurai Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Madurai
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Madurai right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Bangkok to Madurai Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Meenakshi Amman Temple, Meenakshi Sundareshwarar Temple and Meenakshi Amman temple koothiyarkundu are top attractions which should feature on any good Madurai itinerary.
Explore more of India
You've seen Madurai, now it's time to explore other corners of India. Travel around 129 kilometres south to Tirunelveli to tick off its leading attractions. From Veda Thavro (Krishnan Temple) to Mahadeva Swami Temple and ISKCON Tirunelveli, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 177 kilometres northwest of Madurai, Coimbatore is another favourite stop in India. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Sri Sathya Sai Mandir and Mahatma Gandhi Memorial.
