Flying from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Madurai Airport (IXM): what you need to know
Madurai is two hours 30 minutes behind Manila and observes the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to catch your MNL to IXM flight.
During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Pick a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Madurai Airport. Dubai Airport is a popular stopover on the MNL to IXM route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Madurai Airport (IXM)
ر.ق. 1,536 is currently the best price for a one-way Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Madurai Airport flight. A return flight starts at ر.ق. 1,903. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from MNL to IXM, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Madurai Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from MNL to IXM by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Madurai Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Ninoy Aquino International Airport, 70.07% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Ninoy Aquino International Airport from central Manila, it takes around 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Madurai Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near MNL:
Arriving at Madurai Airport (IXM)
If you have a late Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Madurai Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near IXM:
Getting from Madurai Airport (IXM) to central Madurai
Madurai Airport to the centre of 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 Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Madurai Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Madurai in April.
The warmest month in Madurai is April, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC and 39ºC. Lock in your flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Madurai Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from MNL to IXM in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 19ºC and 31ºC on average.
Explore more of India
You've done Madurai, now it's time to explore other corners of India. Journey about 338 kilometres north to Bengaluru to check off its top sights. From Bangalore Palace to Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If there's time to check out another side of India, head for Chennai, roughly 418 kilometres north-east of Madurai. Marina Beach, Fort St. George and Government Museum are among its highlights.
