Flying from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Madurai Airport (IXM): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Kempegowda International Airport to Madurai Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Madurai's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Bengaluru.
Every week, there are 117 Kempegowda International Airport to Madurai Airport flights. To be on board as early as possible, pick the 06:10 IndiGo flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 19:20 with IndiGo.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your BLR to IXM flight.
Flying during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Madurai (and then discovering more of India!) is easy with IndiGo. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Madurai Airport.
IndiGo is the airline most travelers choose for this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates BLR to IXM flights is IndiGo. Its services arrive as planned 68.88% of the time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kempegowda International Airport to Madurai Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between BLR and IXM:
Chennai Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Madurai Airport (IXM)
Currently, $34 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Kempegowda International Airport to Madurai Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $79. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from BLR to IXM, book your journey six months before your departure.
Organize your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Madurai Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
BLR is located at Kial Road, Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 56030.
Of all flights leaving Kempegowda International Airport, 71.17% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Kempegowda International Airport from central Bengaluru, it takes around 50 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 20 miles from the airport to the city center.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 55 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to BLR? If you've booked an early flight from Kempegowda International Airport to Madurai Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Madurai Airport (IXM)
If you're landing on a late Kempegowda International Airport to Madurai Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near IXM:
Getting from Madurai Airport (IXM) to central Madurai
Madurai Airport is approximately 8 miles from central Madurai. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Madurai Airport (IXM)
August is the most popular month for flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Madurai Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Madurai in April.
The warmest month in Madurai is April, with the temperature ranging between 77ºF and 102ºF. Book your flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Madurai Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from BLR to IXM in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 66ºF and 88ºF on average.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Madurai. Around 210 miles away to the north, well-known attractions include Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
If you want to check out another side of India, head for Chennai, about 260 miles north-east of Madurai. Marina Beach, Fort St. George and Government Museum are among its highlights.