Traveling from Dubai to Salem Airport (SXV): What you need to know
Dubai has a couple of airports where you can start your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Dubai to Salem Airport (SXV) leaving from Dubai Airport (DXB) or Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
Salem Airport is located in Salem. The city is in the UTC+5:30 timezone and is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Dubai.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Dubai to SXV. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so allow even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Dubai to SXV. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Dubai International Airport (DXB). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these airports:
Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
Chennai International Airport (MAA)
DXB is about 14 kilometers from central Dubai. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Dubai International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Dubai to Salem Airport (India), these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to Dubai International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
With public transport, you can travel from central Dubai to DWC in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometers away, and getting there by car will take approximately 40 minutes.
Get your vacation started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Dubai to SXV flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Al Maktoum International Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 57%.
About Salem Airport (India) (SXV)
Get off your flight from Dubai to Salem Airport (India) and be sprawled out in your hotel bed shortly after. If you're searching for a convenient option a short drive from SXV, stay at Hotel Sree Saravana.
Getting from Salem Airport (India) (SXV) to central Salem
From Salem Airport (India), central Salem is around 18 kilometers away. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the city center by car.
Traveling by public transport takes around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Salem Airport (India) (SXV)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Salem Airport (India) is AED 550. For a return flight on this route, the best price is AED 1,202. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Dubai to SXV. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
Affordable Dubai to Salem Airport (India) tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Dubai to SXV.
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The best time to fly from Dubai to Salem Airport (India) (SXV)
October is the quietest month for flights from Dubai to Salem Airport (India) (SXV), while November is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Salem based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Salem is April, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Book your Dubai to SXV plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Dubai to Salem Airport (India) around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Salem
After booking your flight from Dubai to Salem Airport (India), choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Salem:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. Meenakshi Amman Kovil, ISKCON and Eco Trekking (Starting Point) are top sights which should be on any well-planned Salem itinerary.
Explore more of India
You've seen Salem, now it's time to discover more of India. Journey around 145 kilometers north to Bengaluru to tick off its leading attractions. From Meenakshi Temple to Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple, your itinerary will be busy.
Chennai is another essential stop in India and is around 274 kilometers northeast of Salem. No journey is complete without seeing Meenakshi Temple, Marina beach and Wildlife photography tours -Naturographers.
