Madurai to Salem

About the city:

Salem, the wonderful city of Tamil Nadu, surrounded by mountains has a queer beauty. Book flight tickets to this amazing destination and spend some quiet time relaxing in its serene beauty.

Cheap air travel has made it possible to reach cities like Salem that are a traveler's delight. Some of the prime destinations of the city include the picturesque Mettur Dam, which is a famous picnic spot and the Sankakiri Fort located on Sankakiri Hills, a historic site offering some mesmerizing views. The city also has some famous temples like Kottai Mariamman Temple located on the banks of river Tirumanimuthar, Sugavaneshwarar Temple, 1008 Lingam Temple that contains 1008 Shiva Lingams, Siddhar Temple, etc. Poiman Karadu is another famous spot that should be on your travel list. Book flight tickets to the city that are now available at low prices, and create some memorable moments with your loved ones.

Best time to fly

Salem experiences tropical climate. The summer season starts from April and extends till July. Weather during this time of the year is quite hot and humid making it unfavorable to explore the city. Monsoon starts from the end of July and lasts till September. Salem receives heavy rainfall in Monsoon which might make it difficult for you to explore the city. Winter sets in October and remains till March and has pleasant and cool weather conditions. Thus, it is the best time to visit Salem and explore its beauty. Looking for flight schedules to Salem? Get all the information at www.makemytrip.com.

Major airlines flying to Salem

Salem airport is the major airport serving Salem and connecting it to other cities of India. The major airline that operates its flights to the city is TruJet. You can easily book TruJet flight from Chennai to Salem. The city has some great accommodation options for its visitors like the Laila Palace, Grand Estancia, etc. that ensure your total comfort.

Airport Address

Airports Authority of India

Salem Airport

Kamalapuram, Salem

Tamil Nadu

Telephone number: +91 4290 220 060

Email Address: apd-salem@aai.aero

Salem Airport

Timezone: GMT +05.30 hours

About the city:

Synonymous with the highly respectable Meenakshi Temple, Madurai is primarily a pilgrimage destination. With temples in every nook and corner, itÔÇÖs often called as Temple Town of state Tamil Nadu. However, religion is not just the predominant character of the city. Madurai city is also a flourishing cultural centre, with home to many museums and a respected university. The popular Float Festival is celebrated here as does the not so popular Bull Run, Jallikattu. A beautiful contrast of colours and traditions, Madurai city will surely leave you amaze.

Meenakshi Temple is undoubtedly a must-see when in Madurai. Other temples in Madurai that again are worth a visit are Alagar Temple, Koodal Alagar Temple, Pazhamudhir Solai and Thiruparankundram. Then, Naickar Mahal, one of the major archaeological sites, is simply an amazing place to be at, with now only a small section of the original structure remaining. For researchers and history enthusiasts, there is Gandhi Museum. Then there is Vandiyur Mariamman Tepakkulam, a temple standing in the middle of man-made pond, where the popular float festival celebrated, is truly worth-seeing.

Madurai is hot and dusty during summers. Other than that, it can be visited at any time of the year. Madurai is well-connected by air with other prime cities of India. The airport of Madurai is about 10 kilometres from the city. There are regular flights to Madurai from major cities like Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai and others. You can do your Madurai flight bookings with makemytrip.com to avail some exciting deals and offers.