Flying from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN): what you need to know
Ho Chi Minh City is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Madurai and follows the UTC+7 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your IXM to SGN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you'd like to explore a new city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Madurai Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Indira Gandhi International Airport is a sought-after stop between IXM and SGN.
How to find the cheapest flights from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Right now, Rs31,904 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Madurai Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs92,420. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from IXM to SGN, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Madurai Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from IXM to SGN.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Madurai Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Madurai Airport (IXM)
Of all flights leaving Madurai Airport, 71.91% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Madurai Airport from central Madurai, it takes about 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to IXM? If you've booked an early flight from Madurai Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Madurai Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SGN instead:
Set your own pace with a Tan Son Nhat International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dichung Car Hire to explore parts of Ho Chi Minh City that most tourists miss.
Reserve your ride from Tan Son Nhat International Airport a few weeks ahead to get the best deal. If you're travelling during peak season, you may want to book even earlier.
Getting from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City
Tan Son Nhat International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from the centre of Ho Chi Minh City. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
It takes roughly 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Madurai Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Ho Chi Minh City in April.
Lock in your flight from Madurai Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for March if you'd like to visit Ho Chi Minh City during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 38ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from IXM to SGN in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC and 34ºC on average.
Explore more of Vietnam
You've visited Ho Chi Minh City, now it's time to explore more of Vietnam. Travel about 26 kilometres north-east to Biên Hòa to check off its popular sights. From Tú Phong Lan to Vinh Dư and mieu binh da, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Vietnam, consider Can Tho, about 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City. Cai Rang Floating Market, Ong Temple and Can Tho Museum are the start of reasons to visit.
