Travelling from Mangalore Airport (IXE) to Tirupati Airport (TIR): what you need to know
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your IXE to TIR flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you want to visit a different city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Mangalore Airport to Tirupati Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is a sought-after stop between IXE and TIR.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mangalore Airport (IXE) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)
R 806 is currently the best price for a one-way Mangalore Airport to Tirupati Airport flight. Return flights start from R 1,478. These fares may change based on availability.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from IXE to TIR. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from Mangalore Airport to Tirupati Airport.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Mangalore Airport to Tirupati Airport.
Handy information about Mangalore Airport (IXE)
Of all flights departing from Mangalore Airport, 60.6% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Mangalore to Mangalore Airport is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Taking an early flight from Mangalore Airport to Tirupati Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to IXE:
Arriving at Tirupati Airport (TIR)
Reserve a hotel close to TIR if you have a late Mangalore Airport to Tirupati Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to central Tirupati
Tirupati Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of Tirupati. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Tirupati Airport (TIR)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Mangalore Airport to Tirupati Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Tirupati. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Tirupati is May, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Book your flights from Mangalore Airport to Tirupati Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from IXE to TIR in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Tirupati. Around 209 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in India, consider Chennai, about 113 kilometres south-east of Tirupati. Marina Beach, Fort St. George and Government Museum are key highlights.