Travelling from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Nairobi: what you need to know
Madurai Airport is located in Madurai. Following the UTC+3 timezone, Nairobi is two hours 30 minutes behind Madurai.
Allow plenty of time to make your IXM to Nairobi flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're travelling during a bank holiday or another peak period, allow for even more time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even tick a new city off your list. When browsing for flight tickets from IXM to Nairobi, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
To get to IXM from central Madurai, it takes about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. It's roughly 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Looking for a hotel close to IXM? If you've booked an early flight from Madurai Airport to Nairobi, these stays set you up for a seamless send-off:
Of all flights leaving Madurai Airport, 71.91% touch down on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Nairobi
$491 is currently the best price for a one-way Madurai Airport to Nairobi flight. A return flight ticket starts from $9,521. These fares can change based on availability.
Booking in advance is often the key to securing a cheap flight from IXM to Nairobi. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, make the most of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when looking for your Madurai Airport to Nairobi ticket.
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Airports in Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to the centre of Nairobi takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 14 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes to get there using public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Madurai Airport to Nairobi, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near NBO:
Travel at your own speed with a Jomo Kenyatta International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Auto-Union, Green Motion or Hertz and venture far and wide through Nairobi and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport around three weeks before your flight from IXM to Nairobi can help you lock in the lowest rate.
Wilson Airport (WIL)
The centre of Nairobi is located around 3 kilometres from Wilson Airport (WIL). Once your flight from Madurai Airport to Nairobi has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 15 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 45 minutes or so.
There are some great places to call home for the night near WIL. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your IXM to Nairobi flight at one of these well-located options:
Why wait? A Wilson Airport rental car lets you get moving right away. Put on your favourite playlist and hit the road with a set of wheels from Auto-Union or Unicorn rent a car.
Save time at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Secure your ride from WIL ahead of time so you can simply get the keys and go.
Best time to go to Nairobi
Before booking your flights from Madurai Airport to Nairobi, consider which time of year is best for you. High season in Nairobi offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while the low season means you'll get better hotel deals and smaller crowds.
Book a Madurai Airport to Nairobi flight ticket with a departure in March if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 14ºC to 30ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC and 24ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from IXM to Nairobi around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Nairobi
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Nairobi right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from Madurai Airport to Nairobi:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Nairobi National Park and Westlands Maasai Market D at the roof top are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Nairobi itinerary.
Explore more of Kenya
Mombasa is just one of the many cities in Kenya waiting to be explored after you've seen Nairobi. Around 434 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Fort Jesus, Haller Park and Old Town of Mombasa.
Around 145 kilometres north-west of Nairobi, Nakuru is another favourite stop in Kenya. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at ARTHUR GARDENS (WEDDING/EVENT GROUNDS), Upper Hill estate and Muhia's Conservation Forest.
