Flying from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR): what you need to know
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your IXM to RPR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Madurai Airport to Swami Vivekananda Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between IXM and RPR:
Kempegowda International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Madurai Airport to Swami Vivekananda Airport flight is Rs17,926. A round-trip fare right now is Rs52,154. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from IXM to RPR, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Madurai Airport to Swami Vivekananda Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across every month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Madurai Airport (IXM)
71.91% of flights taking off from Madurai Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to Madurai Airport from central Madurai, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Searching for a handy hotel near IXM? If you've booked an early flight from Madurai Airport to Swami Vivekananda Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR)
If you're getting in on a late Madurai Airport to Swami Vivekananda Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near RPR:
Getting from Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR) to central Raipur
Swami Vivekananda Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from central Raipur. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Madurai Airport to Swami Vivekananda Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Raipur. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Raipur is May, with temperatures ranging between 28ºC and 44ºC. Lock in your flights from Madurai Airport to Swami Vivekananda Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from IXM to RPR in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 13ºC and 30ºC on average.
Explore more of India
You've done Raipur, now it's time to explore more of India. Journey around 257 kilometres west to Nagpur to check off its leading attractions. From Ambazari Lake and Garden to Raman Science Centre and Walkers Street Seminary Hills, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another corner of India, head for Bhopal, about 483 kilometres north-west of Raipur. Upper Lake, Taj-ul-Masajid and Van Vihar National Park are the start of reasons to visit.