Travelling from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Madurai Airport (IXM): what you need to know
Madurai's timezone is UTC+5:30, making Madurai one hour 30 minutes behind Bangkok.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BKK to IXM flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Madurai Airport. These are the top stopovers between BKK and IXM:
Chennai Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Madurai Airport (IXM)
Currently, $213 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Suvarnabhumi Airport to Madurai Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $413. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from BKK to IXM. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Madurai Airport.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BKK to IXM.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Madurai Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Of the departures from Suvarnabhumi Airport, 67.87% land on time at their destination.
Central Bangkok to Suvarnabhumi Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Madurai Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to BKK:
Arriving at Madurai Airport (IXM)
If you're landing on a late Suvarnabhumi Airport to Madurai Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near IXM:
Getting from Madurai Airport (IXM) to central Madurai
Madurai Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from the centre of Madurai. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Madurai Airport (IXM)
The quietest month for a flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Madurai Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Madurai based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Madurai Airport for April if you want to go to Madurai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BKK to IXM in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
You've done Madurai, now it's time to discover more of India. Travel about 338 kilometres north to Bengaluru to check off its popular sights. From Bangalore Palace to Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Chennai is another favourite destination in India and is around 418 kilometres north-east of Madurai. No trip is complete without visiting Marina Beach, Fort St. George and Government Museum.