Travelling from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ): what you need to know
Sharjah's timezone is UTC+4, making Sharjah one hour 30 minutes behind Madurai.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your IXM to SHJ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Flying during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Madurai Airport to Sharjah International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between IXM and SHJ include:
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Bandaranaike International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
At the moment, Rs47,606 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Madurai Airport to Sharjah International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs94,823. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from IXM to SHJ. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when looking for a flight from Madurai Airport to Sharjah International Airport.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Madurai Airport to Sharjah International Airport.
Handy information about Madurai Airport (IXM)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Madurai Airport, data shows 71.91% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Madurai Airport from central Madurai, it takes around 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Need a convenient hotel close to IXM? If you're boarding an early flight from Madurai Airport to Sharjah International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Madurai Airport to Sharjah International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SHJ instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Sharjah International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, drivus or Keddy By Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Sharjah and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Sharjah International Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to central Sharjah
From Sharjah International Airport, Sharjah is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
August is the busiest month for flights from Madurai Airport to Sharjah International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Sharjah in April.
Lock in your flight from Madurai Airport to Sharjah International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Sharjah during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 29ºC and 41ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from IXM to SHJ in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 15ºC and 24ºC on average.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
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