Flying from Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR) to Madurai Airport (IXM): what you need to know
Madurai's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Raipur.
Your RPR to IXM flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Swami Vivekananda Airport to Madurai Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between RPR and IXM include:
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Chennai Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR) to Madurai Airport (IXM)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Swami Vivekananda Airport to Madurai Airport flight is $120. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $261. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from RPR to IXM, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from Swami Vivekananda Airport to Madurai Airport.
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Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Swami Vivekananda Airport to Madurai Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR)
72.58% of flights leaving from Swami Vivekananda Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Swami Vivekananda Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Raipur. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to RPR? If you've booked an early flight from Swami Vivekananda Airport to Madurai Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Madurai Airport (IXM)
If you're landing on a late Swami Vivekananda Airport to Madurai Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near IXM:
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)
The quietest month for a flight from Swami Vivekananda Airport to Madurai Airport is April, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Madurai based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Swami Vivekananda Airport to Madurai Airport for April if you'd like to go to Madurai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 39ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RPR to IXM in January. Temperatures average between 19ºC and 31ºC then.
Explore more of India
Madurai is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of India you should also see. Around 338 kilometres north of Madurai, a trip to Bengaluru will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Chennai is another must-experience destination in India and is around 418 kilometres north-east of Madurai. No trip is complete without dropping by Marina Beach, Fort St. George and Government Museum.