Travelling from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Madurai Airport (IXM): what you need to know
Madurai is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Jeddah and follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Your JED to IXM flight won't wait if you're 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 travelling internationally.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Madurai Airport. These are the top stopovers between JED and IXM:
Dubai Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Madurai Airport (IXM)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way King Abdulaziz International Airport to Madurai Airport flight is RM952. A return fare right now is RM1,879. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from JED to IXM, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Madurai Airport across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
Snapping up cheap flights from JED to IXM is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when there's a better deal.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Madurai Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
King Abdulaziz International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 81.7% of flights that take off from JED arrive at their destination on time.
Central Jeddah to King Abdulaziz International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Booked an early flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Madurai Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near JED:
Arriving at Madurai Airport (IXM)
Consider staying in a hotel near IXM if you're on a late King Abdulaziz International Airport to Madurai Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
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 13 kilometres away.
When to fly to Madurai Airport (IXM)
August is the most popular month for flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Madurai Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Madurai in April.
Before locking in your flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Madurai Airport, consider the type of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Madurai, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from JED to IXM sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
You've seen Madurai, now it's time to explore other parts of India. Travel about 338 kilometres north to Bengaluru to check off its top attractions. From Bangalore Palace to Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Chennai is another sought-after destination in India and is around 418 kilometres north-east of Madurai. No trip is complete without dropping by Marina Beach, Fort St. George and Government Museum.