How to find cheap flights to Mangalore Airport (IXE)
Right now, $344 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Mangalore Airport. Or you can reserve a return plane ticket to IXE for $730.
Book at the perfect time with Price Alerts. You'll get an email or a notification through the app if the price of tickets to IXE goes up or down.
Avoid leaving things to the last minute. You're more likely to find the best price on tickets to Mangalore, where Mangalore Airport is located, if you book in advance. Airlines often have some awesome early bird deals.
Select 'Add nearby airports' during your search for a better chance of securing cheap flights to Mangalore. Doing this will give you more options for where you begin and end your journey, along with different fares.
If there's no rush to get to Mangalore, consider taking a little detour. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Mangalore Airport by choosing a flight with a stop or two.
Best time to go to Mangalore
The cheapest month to take off on a flight to Mangalore is usually May.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if you have flexible travel dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to IXE that suits your plans and budget.
If you want to experience Mangalore at its busiest, lock in your flights to IXE for August. Being on vacation during peak seasons often means more things to do than at other times of the year.
Travel in April if you prefer to travel with fewer crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Mangalore are often less expensive.
Check the weather conditions before traveling. April is the warmest time of year in Mangalore, with averages of between 75ºF and 93ºF.
Temperatures are lowest in January, when they range from 70ºF to 90ºF.
Hoping to leave the raincoat at home? February is the driest month in Mangalore.
Rain is more common here during July, which gets around 29 days of wet weather.
Traveling to Mangalore Airport (IXE): What you need to know
Travel to Mangalore in a single journey with Air India Express. IndiGo also operates direct flights to Mangalore Airport.
If you want to fly with the carrier that tops the list for punctuality, book your IXE plane ticket with IndiGo. Up to 68% of its flights to this airport arrive according to schedule.
Your flight will touch down in the UTC+5:30 timezone at IXE.
Eager to get some rest after your flight to IXE? These hotels close to Mangalore Airport offer the ideal place to relax and unwind:
Mangalore Airport has an on-time rating of 61%, which is based on how often departing flights arrive when they should. This can be helpful to know if you're planning a tight connection or have to be somewhere shortly after landing.
Getting to central Mangalore from Mangalore Airport (IXE)
IXE is about 4 miles from central Mangalore.
Once you've landed from your flight to IXE, the drive to the center takes around 10 minutes.
Mangalore has a stay for every vibe and budget. Here's a lineup of comfy hotels to put on your short list:
Mangalore highlights
These leading attractions should be high on your itinerary after stepping off your flight to Mangalore:
ISKCON Mangalore Kulai, Sri Sri Radha Govinda Temple: Located around 2 miles south of the city center, this landmark is the perfect place to start your sightseeing around the city.
Blany Dsouza's Terrace Garden: Find a spot to sit and take five here while exploring Mangalore. You'll find this park roughly 4 miles south of the center.
Tannirbhavi Beach: Hit up this landmark next. About 4 miles north-west of the city center, it's well worth stopping by for the full Mangalore experience.
How to get to Udupi from Mangalore Airport (IXE)
The nearby city of Udupi is about 40 miles from IXE. The drive to the center in a ride-share or cab should take around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Traveling from Mangalore Airport (IXE) to Puttūr
Puttūr is about 25 miles from Mangalore Airport if your trip takes you in that direction.
Going there by car will take you roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
Explore more of India
There are plenty more places to explore in India, starting with Bengaluru. Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple are must-sees in this city, which is about 180 miles east of Mangalore. Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) is the closest airport in Bengaluru.
Another city in India that will quickly win you over is Mysore. From Mangalore, it's roughly 130 miles east and is home to attractions like Mysore Maharajah's Palace (Amba Vilas) and Mysuru Palace. Make time for Mysore Palace too.
About 170 miles north of Mangalore, Hubli is well worth the journey. A few great reasons to visit include Shri Saibaba Swami Temple, Shri Radha Krishna Temple and Shri Hanuman Temple.
