Travelling from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to Madurai Airport (IXM): what you need to know
Kolkata and Madurai are both in the UTC+5:30 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your CCU to IXM flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Madurai Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CCU and IXM:
Kempegowda International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Chennai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to Madurai Airport (IXM)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Madurai Airport flight is R 1,167. A return ticket is currently R 2,365. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from CCU to IXM, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Madurai Airport across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
Of all flights departing from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, 75.9% land on time at their destination.
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Kolkata. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 55 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to CCU? If you've booked an early flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Madurai Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Madurai Airport (IXM)
If you're coming in on a late Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Madurai Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near IXM:
Getting from Madurai Airport (IXM) to central Madurai
Madurai Airport to central Madurai has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
When to fly to Madurai Airport (IXM)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Madurai Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Madurai. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Madurai Airport for April if you'd like to visit Madurai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CCU to IXM in January. Temperatures average between 19ºC (66ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) then.
Explore more of India
Madurai has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of India you should also see. Around 338 kilometres north of Madurai, a trip to Bengaluru will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Chennai is another sought-after destination in India and is around 418 kilometres north-east of Madurai. No trip is complete without seeing Marina Beach, Fort St. George and Government Museum.
