Traveling from Melbourne to Madurai Airport (IXM): What you need to know
The timezone in Madurai is UTC+5:30, which is five hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne. Madurai Airport is located in Madurai.
Your flight from Melbourne to IXM won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're traveling internationally.
Traveling during a peak month like December? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to explore a new place or just have a break during your trip. When looking for a cheap flight from Melbourne to IXM, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to explore all potential stops. Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is an option when leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
Traveling from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometers in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Madurai Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Of all flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is around 56 kilometers from central Melbourne. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city center. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
You're going on vacation, so why not spend another night away at a hotel near Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to IXM flight, lay your head at Corio Bay Motel.
Avalon Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 80% of flights leaving here arrive right when they're supposed to.
About Madurai Airport (IXM)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Madurai Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near IXM:
Getting from Madurai Airport (IXM) to central Madurai
From Madurai Airport, central Madurai is around 11 kilometers away. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city center by car.
It'll take around 45 minutes when traveling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Madurai Airport (IXM)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Madurai Airport is $368. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $841. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to IXM. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
Cheap Melbourne to Madurai Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Madurai Airport (IXM)
June is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to Madurai Airport (IXM). Plan your visit to Madurai in January if you prefer a quieter experience.
Book a Melbourne to IXM plane ticket departing in April if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Madurai to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Madurai Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
More about Madurai
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Madurai right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Madurai Airport:
You'll find plenty of things to do in Madurai when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your exploring at Meenakshi Amman Temple followed by Meenakshi Sundareshwarar Temple and Meenakshi Amman temple koothiyarkundu.
Explore more of India
Madurai is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of India waiting to be explored. Around 129 kilometers south of Madurai, a trip to Tirunelveli will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Veda Thavro (Krishnan Temple), Mahadeva Swami Temple and ISKCON Tirunelveli.
Around 177 kilometers northwest of Madurai, Coimbatore is another favorite stop in India. No visit is complete without checking out Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Sri Sathya Sai Mandir and Mahatma Gandhi Memorial.
