Travelling from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to Madurai Airport (IXM): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Madurai Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 55 minutes.
Madurai's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Mumbai.
Flights from BOM to IXM start at 13:25 — the first with IndiGo. The last departure is at 14:25 with IndiGo. In total, there are 39 weekly Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Madurai Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your BOM to IXM flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Jetting into Madurai (and then seeing more of India!) is easy with IndiGo. This popular carrier has direct flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Madurai Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is IndiGo.
IndiGo is the most punctual carrier offering BOM to IXM flights, with 67.21% of its services arriving as planned.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Madurai Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between BOM and IXM:
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Chennai Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to Madurai Airport (IXM)
Currently, R 1,080 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Madurai Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,274. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Book eight months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from BOM to IXM.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Madurai Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Handy information about Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Of the departures from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, 61.63% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Mumbai to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near BOM? If you're catching an early flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Madurai Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Madurai Airport (IXM)
If you're coming in on a late Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Madurai Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near IXM:
Getting from Madurai Airport (IXM) to central Madurai
From Madurai Airport, Madurai is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Madurai Airport (IXM)
The quietest month for a flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Madurai Airport is April, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Madurai based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Madurai is April, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Lock in your flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Madurai Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from BOM to IXM in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
You've seen Madurai, now it's time to explore more of India. Journey around 338 kilometres north to Bengaluru to tick off its top attractions. From Bangalore Palace to Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 418 kilometres north-east of Madurai, Chennai is another essential stop in India. No visit is complete without checking out Marina Beach, Fort St. George and Government Museum.