Traveling from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Puducherry (PNY): what you need to know
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
For a flight within India, you won't need a visa or passport. However, you'll have to bring some form of identification, such as a driver's license or ID card. As soon as you've found your cheap ticket from IXM to PNY, check your ID is valid before you fly.
How to find the cheapest flights from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Puducherry (PNY)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Madurai Airport to Puducherry is C$104. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$318. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap flight tickets from IXM to PNY if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for a ticket from Madurai Airport to Puducherry.
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Handy information about Madurai Airport (IXM)
Madurai Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Madurai. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take 31 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Looking for a handy hotel near IXM? If you're boarding an early flight from Madurai Airport to Puducherry, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Puducherry (PNY)
Reserve a hotel close to PNY if you're catching a late flight from Madurai Airport to Puducherry. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Puducherry (PNY) to central Puducherry
From Puducherry, Puducherry is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the center driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 42 minutes.
When to fly to Puducherry (PNY)
Before locking in your flights from Madurai Airport to Puducherry, think about which time of year works best for you. High season in Puducherry offers a lively atmopshere and plenty to do, while low season brings cheaper hotel rates and smaller crowds.
Before locking in your flight from Madurai Airport to Puducherry, think about the type of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Puducherry, with the temperature ranging from 27ºC to 34ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IXM to PNY in January. Temperatures average between 21ºC and 29ºC then.
More about Puducherry
After locking in your flights from IXM to PNY, you'll want to find a place to stay in Puducherry. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this top destination:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Paradise Beach, The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Pondicherry Museum are top sights which should be on any good Puducherry itinerary.
Complete your Puducherry trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to Puducherry Airport, discover our low prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one go to get the best car rental price for your Puducherry trip.