Flying from Dubai to Salem Airport (India) (SXV): What you need to know
Salem is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Dubai. Salem Airport (India) is located in Salem, which runs on the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Dubai to SXV.
Travelling during a peak time like January? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Dubai to SXV. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Dubai International Airport (DXB). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these airports:
Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
Chennai International Airport (MAA)
DXB is about 14 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Dubai International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Dubai to Salem Airport (India), these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to Dubai International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
With public transport, you can travel from central Dubai to DWC in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 40 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Dubai to SXV flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Al Maktoum International Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 57%.
About Salem Airport (India) (SXV)
Get off your flight from Dubai to Salem Airport (India) and be sprawled out in your hotel bed shortly after. If you're searching for a convenient option a short drive from SXV, stay at Hotel Sree Saravana.
Getting from Salem Airport (India) (SXV) to central Salem
From Salem Airport (India), central Salem is around 18 kilometres away. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport takes around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Salem Airport (India) (SXV)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Salem Airport (India) is R 3,430. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 8,836. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Dubai to SXV. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
Affordable Dubai to Salem Airport (India) tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Dubai to SXV.
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The best time to fly from Dubai to Salem Airport (India) (SXV)
October is the quietest month for flights from Dubai to Salem Airport (India) (SXV), while November is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Salem based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Salem is April, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Book your Dubai to SXV plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Dubai to Salem Airport (India) around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Salem
After booking your flight from Dubai to Salem Airport (India), choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Salem:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. Meenakshi Amman Kovil, ISKCON and Eco Trekking (Starting Point) are top sights which should be on any well-planned Salem itinerary.
Explore more of India
You've seen Salem, now it's time to discover more of India. Journey around 145 kilometres north to Bengaluru to tick off its leading attractions. From Meenakshi Temple to Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple, your itinerary will be busy.
Chennai is another essential stop in India and is around 274 kilometres northeast of Salem. No journey is complete without seeing Meenakshi Temple, Marina beach and Wildlife photography tours -Naturographers.
