Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Madurai Airport (IXM): what you need to know
The timezone in Madurai is UTC+5:30, which is five hours 30 minutes ahead of London.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to catch your LHR to IXM flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Madurai Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between LHR and IXM include:
Bandaranaike International Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Madurai Airport (IXM)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Madurai Airport flight is R 6,365. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 12,502. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from LHR to IXM, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Madurai Airport across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Landing cheap flights from LHR to IXM is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new deal comes up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Madurai Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on schedule at their destination.
London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour on public transport.
Have an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Madurai Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to LHR:
Arriving at Madurai Airport (IXM)
Reserve a hotel close to IXM if you have a late London Heathrow Airport to Madurai Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Getting from Madurai Airport (IXM) to central Madurai
Madurai Airport to the centre of Madurai has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
When to fly to Madurai Airport (IXM)
August is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Madurai Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Madurai in April.
Book your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Madurai Airport for April if you'd like to visit Madurai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LHR to IXM in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
Madurai has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of India you'll want to see. About 338 kilometres north of Madurai, a trip to Bengaluru will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in India, consider Chennai, about 418 kilometres north-east of Madurai. Marina Beach, Fort St. George and Government Museum are highlights.