Flying from London to Madurai Airport (IXM): What you need to know
London has plenty of airports where you can begin your trip. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to Madurai Airport (IXM). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other major bases.
Madurai is five hours 30 minutes ahead of London. Madurai Airport is located in Madurai, which is in the UTC+5:30 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, 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 board your flight from London to IXM.
Heading away during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from London to IXM departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Located around 31 kilometres from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour.
Have an early flight from London to Madurai Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to London Heathrow Airport:
68.18% of flights leaving from London Heathrow Airport land at their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Madurai Airport. Dubai Airport (DXB) is a great option between London Gatwick Airport and IXM.
You can get to LGW from the centre of London in approximately 1 hour 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
Catching an early morning flight? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to IXM flight:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure highlights how often flights that depart from this airport land on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
You can reserve a plane ticket from London to Madurai Airport (IXM) leaving from Stansted Airport (STN) with a stopover. Dubai Airport (DXB) is a busy connecting point.
From central London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to get to the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your London to Madurai Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out first thing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights arrive without delays. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
About Madurai Airport (IXM)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Madurai Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near IXM instead:
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Madurai Airport (IXM)
R 4,474 is the best price for a one-way ticket from London to Madurai Airport. A return flight starts at R 11,609. These prices may change depending on availability.
To find cheap flights from London to IXM, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
Cheap London to Madurai Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from London to Madurai Airport (IXM)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from London to Madurai Airport (IXM). August is the busiest month to travel to Madurai. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in April.
The warmest month in Madurai is April, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Lock in your London to IXM plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January sees temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from London to Madurai Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Madurai
Start your Madurai trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Madurai Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
Meenakshi Amman Temple and Meenakshi Sundareshwarar Temple are a couple of leading attractions to put on your Madurai travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Meenakshi Amman temple koothiyarkundu.
Explore more of India
Madurai is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of India waiting to be explored. About 129 kilometres south of Madurai, a trip to Tirunelveli will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Veda Thavro (Krishnan Temple), Mahadeva Swami Temple and ISKCON Tirunelveli.
Around 177 kilometres north-west of Madurai, Coimbatore is another favourite stop in India. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Sri Sathya Sai Mandir and Mahatma Gandhi Memorial.
