Travelling from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) to Madurai Airport (IXM): what you need to know
Madurai's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Bhubaneswar.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your BBI to IXM flight.
During popular months like April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Madurai Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between BBI and IXM include:
Chennai Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) to Madurai Airport (IXM)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Biju Patnaik International Airport to Madurai Airport flight is ₹ 6,854. A round-trip ticket right now is ₹ 13,872. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from BBI to IXM, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Madurai Airport is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from BBI to IXM by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Madurai Airport.
Handy information about Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
When it comes to Biju Patnaik International Airport's on-time performance, 68.08% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Bhubaneswar to Biju Patnaik International Airport is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Searching for a handy hotel near BBI? If you're catching an early flight from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Madurai Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Madurai Airport (IXM)
Book a hotel close to IXM if you have a late Biju Patnaik International Airport to Madurai Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Madurai Airport (IXM) to central Madurai
From Madurai Airport, Madurai is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Madurai Airport (IXM)
August is the busiest month for flights from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Madurai Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Madurai in April.
Book your flight from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Madurai Airport for April if you'd like to visit Madurai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 39ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 19ºC and 31ºC. Search for cheap tickets from BBI to IXM around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of India
You've done Madurai, now it's time to explore other parts of India. Travel about 338 kilometres north to Bengaluru to check off its popular sights. From Bangalore Palace to Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in India, head for Chennai, about 418 kilometres north-east of Madurai. Marina Beach, Fort St. George and Government Museum are the start of reasons to visit.