Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Mangalore Airport (IXE): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Chennai Airport to Mangalore Airport.
Chennai and Mangalore are in the same timezone, UTC+5:30.
There are seven Chennai Airport to Mangalore Airport flights every week.
To ensure you get on your MAA to IXE flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time such as January? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
IndiGo offers direct flights from Chennai Airport to Mangalore Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Mangalore — and maybe even more of India if you have time.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with IndiGo on this route.
IndiGo is the most punctual carrier that offers MAA to IXE flights. A dependable 83.85% of its services on this route land on time.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chennai Airport to Mangalore Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MAA and IXE:
Mumbai Airport
Bengaluru Airport
Hyderabad Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Mangalore Airport (IXE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Chennai Airport to Mangalore Airport flight is $97. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $185. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get cheap tickets from MAA to IXE, reserve your journey one month before your departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Mangalore Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MAA to IXE.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Chennai Airport to Mangalore Airport.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
76% of flights that depart Chennai Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Chennai to Chennai Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour when using public transport.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near MAA. Whether you've booked an early flight from Chennai Airport to Mangalore Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Mangalore Airport (IXE)
Consider staying in a hotel near IXE if you're on a late Chennai Airport to Mangalore Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Getting from Mangalore Airport (IXE) to central Mangalore
Mangalore Airport to central Mangalore has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 40 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Mangalore Airport (IXE)
The quietest month for a flight from Chennai Airport to Mangalore Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Mangalore based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Mangalore is April, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 34ºC. Book your flights from Chennai Airport to Mangalore Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from MAA to IXE in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC and 32ºC on average.
Explore more of India
Mangalore is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of India just waiting to be discovered. Around 290 kilometres east of Mangalore, a trip to Bengaluru will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
Coimbatore is another well-known destination in India and is around 306 kilometres south-east of Mangalore. No journey is complete without a visit to Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple.