Flying from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU): what you need to know
Guwahati's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Madurai.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to board your IXM to GAU flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Madurai Airport to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport. These are the top stopovers between IXM and GAU:
Chennai Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Madurai Airport to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport flight is Rs32,292. A round-trip plane ticket is currently Rs68,283. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from IXM to GAU. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when looking for your flight from Madurai Airport to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from IXM to GAU by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Madurai Airport to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, 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 arrive within the expected timeframe.
Madurai Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Madurai. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to IXM? If you've booked an early flight from Madurai Airport to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU)
If you're getting in on a late Madurai Airport to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near GAU:
Getting from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) to central Guwahati
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to the centre of Guwahati has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
When to fly to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU)
February is the busiest month for flights from Madurai Airport to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Guwahati in April.
Lock in your flight from Madurai Airport to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport for April if you'd like to go to Guwahati during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 38ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 11ºC and 25ºC. Look for cheap tickets from IXM to GAU sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Siliguri is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Guwahati. Around 338 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include NFR Vintage Steam Engine NJP, Sweet Home Garden and Sai Villa.
Another favourite destination in India, Bhātpāra is located about 499 kilometres south-west of Guwahati. Make room in your schedule for highlights including Rupdas Ghat & Park.
