Travelling from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Madurai Airport (IXM): what you need to know
Kozhikode and Madurai are in the UTC+5:30 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your CCJ to IXM flight.
During popular months such as January, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Calicut International Airport to Madurai Airport. These are the top stopovers between CCJ and IXM:
Kempegowda International Airport
Chennai Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Madurai Airport (IXM)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Calicut International Airport to Madurai Airport flight is R 582. A round-trip fare is currently R 2,576. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from CCJ to IXM. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your flight from Calicut International Airport to Madurai Airport.
Landing cheap flights from CCJ to IXM is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Calicut International Airport to Madurai Airport.
Handy information about Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Calicut International Airport, 75.95% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Calicut International Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Kozhikode. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 6 hours on public transport.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near CCJ. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Calicut International Airport to Madurai Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Madurai Airport (IXM)
Reserve a hotel close to IXM if you have a late Calicut International Airport to Madurai Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Getting from Madurai Airport (IXM) to central Madurai
Madurai Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from the centre of Madurai. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Madurai Airport (IXM)
August is the busiest month for flights from Calicut International Airport to Madurai Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Madurai in April.
Book your flight from Calicut International Airport to Madurai Airport for April if you want to explore Madurai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CCJ to IXM sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Madurai. Around 338 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in India, head for Chennai, roughly 418 kilometres north-east of Madurai. Marina Beach, Fort St. George and Government Museum are among the biggest draws.