How to find cheap flights to Mangaluru Airport (IXE)
$1,136 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Mangaluru Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to IXE, the lowest fare is $554.
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Book sooner rather than later. You might even be able to find some amazing early bird deals on tickets to Mangalore, where Mangaluru Airport is located.
Choose 'Add nearby airports' when searching for a better chance of securing cheap flights to Mangalore. Doing this will give you more options for where you take off and touch down, as well as different fares.
If you aren't in a hurry to travel to Mangalore, think about taking a longer or less direct route. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Mangaluru Airport by choosing a flight with a stop or two.
Best time to go to Mangalore
The cheapest month to get on a flight to Mangalore is usually May.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to IXE that fits your budget and itinerary.
Head to Mangalore in January if you'd like to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to IXE, but also when tickets are likely to cost more.
The quietest time of the year to travel is December. Book your plane tickets to Mangalore then and enjoy the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.
With averages of between 75ºF and 93ºF, April is when Mangalore is warmest. Schedule your visit around your weather preferences to get the most out of your trip.
January brings the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 70ºF to 90ºF.
February is the driest month in Mangalore. Forget the raincoat and enjoy mostly clear skies.
The wettest time of year is July. Plan your getaway then and you'll likely get around 28 days of rainfall.
Flying to Mangaluru Airport (IXE): What you need to know
Take the quickest path to Mangalore with IndiGo. This airline has direct flights to Mangaluru Airport.
If you want to jet away with the carrier that has the best track record for punctuality, book your IXE plane ticket with IndiGo. Up to 68% of its flights to this airport arrive as planned.
The local timezone at IXE is UTC+5:30.
Whether you're coming in late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some great hotels near Mangaluru Airport. Kick back at one of these after your flight to IXE:
Flights out of Mangaluru Airport reach their destination on schedule 64% of the time. This figure shows how the airport performs overall in terms of punctuality.
Getting to central Mangalore from Mangaluru Airport (IXE)
The distance from IXE to central Mangalore is about 8 miles.
If you're taking a cab or ride-sharing after your flight to IXE, it'll take around 25 minutes to get to the center.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Mangalore makes it easy to find your perfect base. Here's a roundup of comfy hotels to help get you started:
Mangalore highlights
These top sights should feature on your to-do list after hopping off your flight to Mangalore:
ISKCON Mangalore Kulai, Sri Sri Radha Govinda Temple: Offering a memorable introduction to everything the city has to offer, this landmark is around 2 miles south of the center.
Tannirbhavi Beach: This is just one more reason to visit this city. A top landmark, it's around 4 miles northwest of the heart of Mangalore.
How to get to Udupi from Mangaluru Airport (IXE)
The nearby city of Udupi is about 40 miles from IXE. The drive to the center in a cab or ride-share will take around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Traveling from Mangaluru Airport (IXE) to Puttūr
If Puttūr is where you're going, it's about 25 miles from Mangaluru Airport.
The drive time to Puttūr is roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
Explore more of India
There's plenty more of India waiting to be explored. About 180 miles east of Mangalore, set off for Bengaluru. What not to miss? Begin with Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple. The nearest airport to this city is Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR).
Mysore fits right into any adventure through India. You'll find it roughly 130 miles east of Mangalore. Mysore Maharajah's Palace (Amba Vilas), Mysuru Palace and Mysore maharaja palace are visitor favorites.
About 170 miles north of Mangalore, Hubli makes for a memorable detour. Great reasons to visit include Shri Saibaba Swami Temple, Shri Laxmi Narayan Temple and Shri Ram Temple.