Travelling from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Madurai Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Madurai and New Delhi share the UTC+5:30 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Flights from IXM to DEL start at 08:55 — the earliest with IndiGo. The last departure is at 09:20 with IndiGo. In total, you can take your pick of 13 weekly Madurai Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to make your IXM to DEL flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Jetting into New Delhi (and then exploring more of India!) is a cinch with IndiGo. This popular carrier has direct flights from Madurai Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is IndiGo.
IndiGo is a leader in on-time performance for IXM to DEL flights, with 93.44% of services arriving on schedule.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Madurai Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between IXM and DEL include:
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Chennai Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
At the moment, RM330 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Madurai Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM560. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book ten months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from IXM to DEL.
The cheapest month for flights from Madurai Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from IXM to DEL.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Madurai Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Madurai Airport (IXM)
When it comes to Madurai Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71.91% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Madurai to Madurai Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Searching for a handy hotel near IXM? If you've booked an early flight from Madurai Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
If you're getting in on a late Madurai Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near DEL:
Begin your adventure by picking up an Indira Gandhi International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Avis or North Car Hire and explore beyond New Delhi's main sights.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Indira Gandhi International Airport about four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to central New Delhi
Indira Gandhi International Airport to central New Delhi has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 55 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
The quietest month for a flight from Madurai Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to New Delhi based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in New Delhi is May, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 43ºC (109ºF). Book your flights from Madurai Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from IXM to DEL in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
New Delhi has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of India you'll want to see. Around 3 kilometres west of New Delhi, a visit to Delhi will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Naqqar Khana, Sita ram park and JU Park-2.
Kanpur is another standout destination in India and is around 386 kilometres south-east of New Delhi. No trip is complete without dropping by Allen Forest Zoo, J K Temple and Kanpur Memorial Church.