Mangaluru International Airport terminal exterior with terracotta tile roofs and palm trees at golden hour in coastal Karnataka

Airport

Mangaluru International Airport (IXE)

Mangaluru International Airport (IXE) is a key gateway to the coastal city of Mangaluru and the surrounding Karnataka region. Compare transfer options to Mangaluru city centre, Udupi, Manipal, and nearby coastal destinations.

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About Mangaluru International Airport

Mangaluru International Airport is the main airport serving Mangaluru and the coastal Karnataka region. Located at Bajpe, about 13 km northeast of the city centre, it connects the area with major domestic destinations and international routes.

The airport operates through a single integrated terminal for domestic and international passengers, which opened in 2010 and replaced the older terminal. It provides essential services for both leisure and business travellers visiting Mangaluru, Udupi, Manipal and other nearby coastal destinations.

Taxis, prepaid taxis, buses, car rental and private transfers link the airport with Mangaluru city and the wider region, making onward travel straightforward for arriving passengers.

Passenger facilities include dining outlets, cafés, shops, duty-free retail, a lounge, free Wi-Fi and other amenities that support a comfortable journey through the airport.

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Terminal Overview

Travelers walking beneath terminal signs inside an airport

Terminals

Mangaluru International Airport operates passenger services through a single integrated terminal that handles both domestic and international flights.

Ground Transportation Services to and from Mangaluru International Airport

Transfers

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Hourly Chauffeur

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Car Rental

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Bus & Group Transfers

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