Flying from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Madurai Airport (IXM): what you need to know
Madurai's timezone is UTC+5:30, making Madurai one hour 30 minutes ahead of Sharjah.
Your SHJ to IXM flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sharjah International Airport to Madurai Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SHJ and IXM:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
Chennai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Madurai Airport (IXM)
At the moment, R 2,068 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Sharjah International Airport to Madurai Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 5,371. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from SHJ to IXM. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Sharjah International Airport to Madurai Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from SHJ to IXM by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Sharjah International Airport to Madurai Airport.
Handy information about Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sharjah International Airport, 76.09% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Sharjah to Sharjah International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Have an early flight from Sharjah International Airport to Madurai Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near SHJ:
Arriving at Madurai Airport (IXM)
If you're getting in on a late Sharjah International Airport to Madurai Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near IXM:
Getting from Madurai Airport (IXM) to central Madurai
From Madurai Airport, Madurai is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Madurai Airport (IXM)
August is the most popular month for flights from Sharjah International Airport to Madurai Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Madurai in April.
Book your flight from Sharjah International Airport to Madurai Airport for April if you'd like to explore Madurai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SHJ to IXM in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be discovered once you've seen Madurai. Around 338 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in India, consider Chennai, about 418 kilometres north-east of Madurai. Marina Beach, Fort St. George and Government Museum are highlights.