Travelling from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Zayed International Airport (AUH): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Madurai Airport to Zayed International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Abu Dhabi is UTC+4, which is one hour 30 minutes behind Madurai.
You can choose from three weekly Madurai Airport to Zayed International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your IXM to AUH flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
IndiGo is your ticket to exploring Abu Dhabi (and perhaps some other exciting corners of the United Arab Emirates!). Check out the direct flights from Madurai Airport to Zayed International Airport offered by this airline.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is IndiGo.
IndiGo is the most punctual carrier operating IXM to AUH flights, with 65.38% of its services landing on schedule.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Madurai Airport to Zayed International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between IXM and AUH include:
Hyderabad Airport
Chennai Airport
Colombo Bandaranayake Airport
Handy information about Madurai Airport (IXM)
Of the departures from Madurai Airport, 75% arrive on time at their destination.
Madurai Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Madurai. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Madurai Airport to Zayed International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to IXM:
Arriving at Zayed International Airport (AUH)
If you're landing on a late Madurai Airport to Zayed International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near AUH:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Zayed International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hertz, Alamo or Europcar and explore beyond Abu Dhabi's usual tourist stops.
Increase your chances of securing the best possible rate by booking as early as possible. Reserving your vehicle from Zayed International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance is a good idea.
When to fly to Zayed International Airport (AUH)
December is the busiest month for flights from Madurai Airport to Zayed International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Abu Dhabi in May.
When reserving your flight from Madurai Airport to Zayed International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Abu Dhabi, with the temperature ranging from 30ºC to 42ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IXM to AUH in January. Average temperatures are between 14ºC and 25ºC then.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Dubai is just one of the many cities in the United Arab Emirates waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Abu Dhabi. Around 121 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Burj Khalifa, Dubai Opera and Dubai Gold Souk.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in the United Arab Emirates, consider Sharjah, roughly 145 kilometres north-east of Abu Dhabi. Rain Room, Al Noor Mosque and Adventureland are highlights.