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India · Tamil Nadu

Dindigul: how to get there and around

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Dindigul is a city of 292,512 people in India (Tamil Nadu), 285 m (935 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ), 92 km (57 mi) from the centre.

Key facts

Population292,512
Elevation285 m (935 ft)
Area15 km²
Time zoneAsia/Kolkata (UTC+5:30 now)
CurrencyRupee (INR)
Dialling code+91
Driving sideLeft
Plug typesAC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro
Postal codes500043
UN/LOCODEINDIL
Coordinates10.369, 77.98
Dindigul

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Daylight in Dindigul runs from about 11 h 33 min a day in late December to 12 h 46 min in late June (computed for 10.37° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Dindigul is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ), 92 km (57 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,115 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Madurai Airport (IXM, 61 km).

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Common questions

Which airport serves Dindigul?

Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ), 92 km (57 mi) from the centre, plus 1 other airport with scheduled flights within 100 km.

How big is Dindigul?

About 292,512 people live in Dindigul, across 15 km² (GeoNames and Wikidata).

What time zone is Dindigul in?

Asia/Kolkata, currently UTC+5:30.

What currency is used in Dindigul?

The Rupee (INR). Traffic drives on the left.

Which cities are near Dindigul?

Bengaluru (292 km), Chennai (392 km), Coimbatore (131 km), Kallakurichi (186 km), Madurai (52 km).

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.