Flying from Chikkalthana Airport (IXU) to Madurai Airport (IXM): what you need to know
Aurangabad and Madurai follow the same timezone, UTC+5:30.
Leave plenty of time to catch your IXU to IXM flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chikkalthana Airport to Madurai Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between IXU and IXM:
Kempegowda International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chikkalthana Airport (IXU) to Madurai Airport (IXM)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Chikkalthana Airport to Madurai Airport flight is $166. A round-trip ticket right now is $337. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from IXU to IXM, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Chikkalthana Airport to Madurai Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Chikkalthana Airport (IXU)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Chikkalthana Airport, 67.18% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Chikkalthana Airport from central Aurangabad, it'll take around 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to IXU? If you're catching an early flight from Chikkalthana Airport to Madurai Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Madurai Airport (IXM)
Consider booking a hotel near IXM if you're taking a late Chikkalthana Airport to Madurai Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Getting from Madurai Airport (IXM) to central Madurai
Madurai Airport to central Madurai has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
When to fly to Madurai Airport (IXM)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Chikkalthana Airport to Madurai Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Madurai. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Madurai is April, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 39ºC. Lock in your flights from Chikkalthana Airport to Madurai Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 19ºC and 31ºC. Search for cheap tickets from IXU to IXM sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
You've seen Madurai, now it's time to explore other parts of India. Travel around 338 kilometres north to Bengaluru to check off its top sights. From Bangalore Palace to Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 418 kilometres north-east of Madurai, Chennai is another favourite stop in India. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Marina Beach, Fort St. George and Government Museum.