Flying from King Fahd International Airport (DMM) to Madurai Airport (IXM): what you need to know
Madurai's timezone is UTC+5:30, making Madurai two hours 30 minutes ahead of Dammam.
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 enough time to catch your DMM to IXM flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from King Fahd International Airport to Madurai Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between DMM and IXM:
Bandaranaike International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Fahd International Airport (DMM) to Madurai Airport (IXM)
Currently, $178 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way King Fahd International Airport to Madurai Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $436. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from DMM to IXM, book ahead. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from King Fahd International Airport to Madurai Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across every month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about King Fahd International Airport (DMM)
King Fahd International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from DMM land on schedule 83.88% of the time.
Central Dammam to King Fahd International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
Arriving at Madurai Airport (IXM)
Consider staying in a hotel close to IXM if you have a late King Fahd International Airport to Madurai Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Getting from Madurai Airport (IXM) to central Madurai
Madurai Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from central Madurai. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Madurai Airport (IXM)
August is the most popular month for flights from King Fahd International Airport to Madurai Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Madurai in April.
Before locking in your flight from King Fahd International Airport to Madurai Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Madurai, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from DMM to IXM in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
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