Flying from Istanbul to Mangalore Airport (IXE): What you need to know
Set your travel plans in motion by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Istanbul to Mangalore Airport (IXE). Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are Istanbul's main airports.
The timezone in Mangalore is UTC+5:30, which is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Istanbul. Mangalore Airport is located in Mangalore.
To ensure you catch your flight from Istanbul to IXE, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Stopovers offer the perfect opportunity to explore a new city or just have a break during your trip. When searching for a cheap flight from Istanbul to IXE, deselect 'Direct flights only' to compare all potential stops. Dubai Airport (DXB) is one option when leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST).
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Mangalore Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Break up your flight from Istanbul to Mangalore Airport with a stop at Dubai Airport (DXB). One of the main stopovers between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and IXE, it's the perfect opportunity to unwind before your onward flight.
You can arrive at SAW from the centre of Istanbul in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to IXE flight:
76.93% of flights leaving Sabiha Gokcen International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Mangalore Airport (IXE)
Book a hotel near IXE if you have a late flight from Istanbul to Mangalore Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and be under the covers in no time flat:
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Mangalore Airport (IXE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Mangalore Airport is $325. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $833. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from Istanbul to IXE, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Istanbul to Mangalore Airport tickets throughout the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Filters make it easier to snap up a deal on your flight from Istanbul to Mangalore Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Mangalore Airport (IXE)
April is the quietest month for flights from Istanbul to Mangalore Airport (IXE), while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Mangalore based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book an Istanbul to IXE flight ticket departing in April if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Mangalore to range from 24ºC to 34ºC.
January has temperatures of between 21ºC and 32ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Mangalore Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Mangalore
Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Mangalore Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Mangalore:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. ISKCON Mangalore Kulai, Sri Sri Radha Govinda Temple, Kadri Manjunath Temple and Tannirbhavi Beach are top sights which should feature on any good Mangalore itinerary.
Explore more of India
You've visited Mangalore, now it's time to discover other corners of India. Journey around 290 kilometres east to Bengaluru to check off its top sights. From Meenakshi Temple to Museum of Art & Photography and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in India, consider Mysore, about 209 kilometres east of Mangalore. Mysore Maharajah's Palace (Amba Vilas), Mysuru Palace and Mysore Palace are key reasons to visit.
