Flying from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Chandigarh Airport (IXC): what you need to know
Madurai and Chandigarh are both in the UTC+5:30 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your IXM to IXC flight.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Madurai Airport to Chandigarh Airport. Here are the top stopovers between IXM and IXC:
Chennai Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Chandigarh Airport (IXC)
At the moment, Rs24,720 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Madurai Airport to Chandigarh Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs49,235. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from IXM to IXC. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when looking for your flight from Madurai Airport to Chandigarh Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from IXM to IXC by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Madurai Airport to Chandigarh Airport.
Handy information about Madurai Airport (IXM)
71.91% of flights departing from Madurai Airport land at their destination on time.
To get to Madurai Airport from central Madurai, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near IXM. Whether you have an early flight from Madurai Airport to Chandigarh Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Chandigarh Airport (IXC)
Book a hotel near IXC if you have a late Madurai Airport to Chandigarh Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Venture beyond Chandigarh and explore places that don't always get the spotlight with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Chandigarh Airport rental car from Europcar.
Reserving your vehicle from Chandigarh Airport around four weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Chandigarh Airport (IXC) to central Chandigarh
From Chandigarh Airport, Chandigarh is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Chandigarh Airport (IXC)
July is the busiest month for flights from Madurai Airport to Chandigarh Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Chandigarh in April.
The warmest month in Chandigarh is June, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 41ºC. Book your flights from Madurai Airport to Chandigarh Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from IXM to IXC in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC and 22ºC on average.
Explore more of India
You've seen Chandigarh, now it's time to discover other parts of India. Journey about 241 kilometres south to Delhi to tick off its popular sights. From Naqqar Khana to Sita ram park and JU Park-2, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another side of India, head for Jaipur, about 434 kilometres south of Chandigarh. Amber Fort, Hawa mahal museum and City Palace are key reasons to visit.