Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Mangalore Airport (IXE): what you need to know
On average, direct flights from Chennai Airport to Mangalore Airport take 1 hour 45 minutes. Mangalore and Chennai are in the same timezone (UTC+5:30), meaning you won't need to adjust your watch when you arrive.
Take your pick of 52 weekly flights from Chennai Airport to Mangalore Airport. The 05:40 departure with IndiGo is the earliest flight you can take from MAA to IXE. IndiGo operates the last service of the day at 21:30 if you'd rather not get up at the crack of dawn.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
IndiGo runs direct flights from Chennai Airport to Mangalore Airport. Book with this popular airline, and get ready to see the sights in Mangalore — plus maybe even more of India if your schedule allows.
If you'd like to have a stopover for your flight from Chennai Airport to Mangalore Airport, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and look at all your options. These are the most popular stopovers between MAA and IXE:
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
Once you've booked your cheap ticket from MAA to IXE, get your travel documents ready. A passport or visa isn't required as you're travelling within India. As long as you have another identity document, such as an ID card or driver's license, you're all set.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Mangalore Airport (IXE)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chennai Airport to Mangalore Airport is ج.م. 2,538. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 4,882. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Book 10 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap flight tickets from MAA to IXE.
June is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Chennai Airport to Mangalore Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
Travelling from central Chennai to Chennai Airport takes around 49 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 47 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After a handy hotel close to MAA? If you're on an early flight from Chennai Airport to Mangalore Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Mangalore Airport (IXE)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Chennai Airport to Mangalore Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near IXE instead:
Getting from Mangalore Airport (IXE) to central Mangalore
Mangalore Airport to central Mangalore takes around 12 minutes in a car. It's approximately 6 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
When to fly to Mangalore Airport (IXE)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Chennai Airport to Mangalore Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Mangalore. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Chennai Airport to Mangalore Airport for April if you'd like to go to Mangalore during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24 ºC and 34 ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 21 ºC and 32 ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from MAA to IXE sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Mangalore
Start your Mangalore trip right by finding a fantastic place to stay. After booking your flight from MAA to IXE, browse our selection of hotel options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Kudroli Gokarnath Temple, Panambur Beach and Kadri Manjunath Temple are leading attractions which should be on any good Mangalore itinerary.
Complete your Mangalore trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to Mangalore Airport — now it's time to find somewhere to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Mangalore.
