Travelling from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ): what you need to know
Flying over a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to break up your flight from Madurai Airport to Sharjah International Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to find a destination that appeals to you. The most popular stopovers on the IXM - SHJ route include:
Bandaranaike International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Remember, you might need a visa to enter United Arab Emirates. Visa requirements can differ and travel documentation requirements change often. Before reserving your cheap ticket from IXM to SHJ, be sure to check with your carrier and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for up-to-date information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Madurai Airport to Sharjah International Airport is Rs47,231. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs101,286. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from IXM to SHJ, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when looking for your ticket from Madurai Airport to Sharjah International Airport.
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Handy information about Madurai Airport (IXM)
To get to Madurai Airport from central Madurai, it takes around 31 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking an early flight from Madurai Airport to Sharjah International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to IXM:
Arriving at Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
Reserve a hotel close to SHJ if you're catching a late flight from Madurai Airport to Sharjah International Airport. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to central Sharjah
Sharjah International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Sharjah. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 11 minutes.
When to fly to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
August is the most popular month for flights from Madurai Airport to Sharjah International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Sharjah in April.
When booking your flight from Madurai Airport to Sharjah International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Sharjah, with the temperature ranging from 29ºC to 41ºC.
Look for cheap flights from IXM to SHJ in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 15ºC and 24ºC on average.
More about Sharjah
Start your Sharjah trip right by finding a great stay. Once you've booked your flight from IXM to SHJ, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Petrofac, Etisalat and Al Montazah Park are highlights which should be on any good Sharjah itinerary.
Complete your Sharjah trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Sharjah International Airport — now it's time to find somewhere to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Sharjah.