Flying from Veer Surendra Sai Airport (JRG) to Madurai Airport (IXM): what you need to know
Madurai's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Jharsuguda.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your JRG to IXM flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you'd love to visit another city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Veer Surendra Sai Airport to Madurai Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Kempegowda International Airport is a popular stop between JRG and IXM.
How to find the cheapest flights from Veer Surendra Sai Airport (JRG) to Madurai Airport (IXM)
Right now, ₹ 8,724 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Veer Surendra Sai Airport to Madurai Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ₹ 26,361. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from JRG to IXM, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Veer Surendra Sai Airport to Madurai Airport across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from JRG to IXM.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Veer Surendra Sai Airport to Madurai Airport.
Handy information about Veer Surendra Sai Airport (JRG)
Central Jharsuguda to Veer Surendra Sai Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
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Arriving at Madurai Airport (IXM)
If you're arriving on a late Veer Surendra Sai Airport to Madurai Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being 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 roughly 13 kilometres from the centre of Madurai. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Madurai Airport (IXM)
August is the busiest month for flights from Veer Surendra Sai Airport to Madurai Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Madurai in April.
Book your flight from Veer Surendra Sai Airport to Madurai Airport for April if you'd like to visit Madurai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 39ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from JRG to IXM in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC and 31ºC on average.
Explore more of India
Madurai has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of India just waiting to be explored. Around 338 kilometres north of Madurai, a trip to Bengaluru will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Around 418 kilometres north-east of Madurai, Chennai is another essential stop in India. No visit is complete without checking out Marina Beach, Fort St. George and Government Museum.