Flying from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Madurai Airport (IXM): what you need to know
The timezone in Madurai is UTC+5:30, which is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Muscat.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your MCT to IXM flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Muscat International Airport to Madurai Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MCT and IXM include:
Kempegowda International Airport
Dubai Airport
Chennai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Madurai Airport (IXM)
ر.ق. 435 is the lowest price for a one-way Muscat International Airport to Madurai Airport flight. A return flight starts from ر.ق. 952. These fares may change based on demand.
To score cheap tickets from MCT to IXM, book early. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Muscat International Airport to Madurai Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across each month and score a great deal.
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Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Muscat International Airport to Madurai Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Muscat International Airport (MCT)
85.46% of flights departing from Muscat International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. Given its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from MCT.
Muscat International Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Muscat. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour 50 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to MCT? If you've booked an early flight from Muscat International Airport to Madurai Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Madurai Airport (IXM)
If you're coming in on a late Muscat International Airport to Madurai Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near IXM:
Getting from Madurai Airport (IXM) to central Madurai
Madurai Airport to central Madurai has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
When to fly to Madurai Airport (IXM)
August is the most popular month for flights from Muscat International Airport to Madurai Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Madurai in April.
Book your flight from Muscat International Airport to Madurai Airport for April if you'd like to go to Madurai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 39ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 19ºC and 31ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MCT to IXM sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Madurai is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of India just waiting to be explored. About 338 kilometres north of Madurai, a visit to Bengaluru will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Chennai is another essential stop in India and is around 418 kilometres north-east of Madurai. No journey is complete without visiting Marina Beach, Fort St. George and Government Museum.
