Travelling from Puducherry Airport (PNY) to Madurai Airport (IXM): what you need to know
The timezone in Madurai is UTC+5:30, which is five hours 30 minutes ahead of Puducherry.
Your PNY to IXM flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Puducherry Airport (PNY) to Madurai Airport (IXM)
£38 is the lowest price for a one-way Puducherry Airport to Madurai Airport flight. A return flight starts at £120. These fares may change based on demand.
To score cheap tickets from PNY to IXM, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when looking for your flight from Puducherry Airport to Madurai Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from PNY to IXM by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Puducherry Airport to Madurai Airport.
Handy information about Puducherry Airport (PNY)
Central Puducherry to Puducherry Airport is approximately 2 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to PNY? If you're catching an early flight from Puducherry Airport to Madurai Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Madurai Airport (IXM)
Reserve a hotel near IXM if you're taking a late Puducherry Airport to Madurai Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Getting from Madurai Airport (IXM) to central Madurai
Madurai Airport to the centre of Madurai has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 8 miles away.
When to fly to Madurai Airport (IXM)
August is the busiest month for flights from Puducherry Airport to Madurai Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Madurai in April.
Book your flight from Puducherry Airport to Madurai Airport for April if you want to explore Madurai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PNY to IXM in January. Average temperatures are between 19ºC (66ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) then.
Explore more of India
You've visited Madurai, now it's time to discover other parts of India. Travel about 210 miles north to Bengaluru to tick off its popular sights. From Bangalore Palace to Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 260 miles north-east of Madurai, Chennai is another favourite stop in India. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Marina Beach, Fort St. George and Government Museum.
