Travelling from Dubai to Salem Airport (SXV): What you need to know
Dubai has a couple of airports where you can start your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Dubai to Salem Airport (SXV) leaving from Dubai Airport (DXB) or Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
Salem Airport is located in Salem. The city is in the UTC+5:30 timezone and is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Dubai.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Dubai to SXV. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so allow even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Dubai to SXV with a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Dubai Airport (DXB), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between DXB and SXV include:
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
Chennai Airport (MAA)
DXB is around 14 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Dubai Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Dubai to Salem Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
When it comes to Dubai Airport's on-time performance, 74.31% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
You can reach DWC from the centre of Dubai in approximately 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport the day before your Dubai to SXV flight:
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 56.64%. This figure highlights how frequently flights that depart from this airport land on time.
About Salem Airport (SXV)
Consider staying at SAN DE Hotels after touching down from your flight from Dubai to Salem Airport. It's a quick drive from SXV and a great option if you want to get some rest right away.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Salem Airport (SXV)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Salem Airport is $204. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $408. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from Dubai to SXV, book early. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Dubai to Salem Airport tickets across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a new deal shows up on flight tickets from Dubai to SXV.
Save money on your flight from Dubai to Salem Airport by using filters. Choose your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Dubai to Salem Airport (SXV)
August is when most people book flights from Dubai to Salem Airport (SXV). Plan your visit to Salem in April for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Salem is April, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 39ºC. Book your Dubai to SXV flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Dubai to Salem Airport in January when temperatures are between 16ºC and 31ºC.
More about Salem
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Salem right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from Dubai to Salem Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Meenakshi Amman Kovil, ISKCON and Eco Trekking (Starting Point) are major attractions which should feature on any good Salem itinerary.
Explore more of India
Salem has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of India you'll want to see. About 145 kilometres north of Salem, a visit to Bengaluru will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
If you're looking to explore another side of India, head for Chennai, roughly 274 kilometres north-east of Salem. Meenakshi Temple, Marina beach and Wildlife photography tours -Naturographers are among its highlights.