Flying from Bangkok to Madurai Airport (IXM): What you need to know
Bangkok is home to two main airports that set the stage for your next getaway. Check out your options for booking a flight from Bangkok to Madurai Airport (IXM) heading out from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
The timezone in Madurai is UTC+5:30, which is one hour 30 minutes behind Bangkok. Madurai Airport is located in Madurai.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Bangkok to IXM. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Peak season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Bangkok to IXM that include a stopover. To explore the options departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between BKK and IXM include:
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
Chennai Airport (MAA)
BKK is around 32 kilometres from central Bangkok. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Have an early flight from Bangkok to Madurai Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to Suvarnabhumi Airport:
Of the departures from Suvarnabhumi Airport, 67.87% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Knock a new city off your list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Bangkok to Madurai Airport, here's where you can stop when departing from Don Mueang International Airport:
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
You can arrive at DMK from central Bangkok in approximately 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to travel the 27 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Bangkok to IXM flight? Check in to a hotel near Don Mueang International Airport before your break officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 66.48%. This figure highlights how frequently flights that depart from this airport arrive on time.
About Madurai Airport (IXM)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Bangkok to Madurai Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near IXM instead:
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Madurai Airport (IXM)
Currently, $154 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Madurai Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $306. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Bangkok to IXM. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Cheap Bangkok to Madurai Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
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Find the best deal on a flight from Bangkok to Madurai Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'
The best time to fly from Bangkok to Madurai Airport (IXM)
Picture the kind of break you want when picking your flight dates. April is the quietest month to go to Madurai. August is when most people book flights from Bangkok to Madurai Airport (IXM), which may be ideal if you're after more excitement.
When booking your Bangkok to IXM flight ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Madurai, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC to 39ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Bangkok to Madurai Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC and 31ºC.
More about Madurai
Start your Madurai trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Bangkok to Madurai Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Your Madurai visit should come with a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions that belong on your itinerary include Meenakshi Amman Temple, Meenakshi Sundareshwarar Temple and Meenakshi Amman temple koothiyarkundu.
Explore more of India
You've seen Madurai, now it's time to discover other corners of India. Travel about 129 kilometres south to Tirunelveli to check off its top sights. From Veda Thavro (Krishnan Temple) to Mahadeva Swami Temple and ISKCON Tirunelveli, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in India, consider Coimbatore, roughly 177 kilometres north-west of Madurai. Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Sri Sathya Sai Mandir and Mahatma Gandhi Memorial are among the biggest draws.
