Kandy to Tiruppur flights
Tiruppur lies 557 km (346 mi) north-west of Kandy, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 28 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Kandy | Tiruppur | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Sri Lanka | India |
| Population | 111,701 | 963,173 |
| Elevation | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 305 m (1,001 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Colombo) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | CMB, 84 km out | CJB, 35 km out |
| Postal codes | 20000 | 622502 |
What changes when you arrive in Tiruppur
Crossing from Sri Lanka into India: money changes from the Rupee to the Rupee (INR); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro; the dialling code becomes +91; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Airports at each end
Leaving Kandy
Kandy is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB), 84 km (52 mi) from the centre, whose 10,991-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML, 98 km).
Arriving in Tiruppur
Tiruppur is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Coimbatore International Airport (CJB), 35 km (22 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,480 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coimbatore International Airport | CJB | 35 km (22 mi) | 8,480 ft | 1,324 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Tiruppur from Kandy?
557 km (346 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Kandy.
How long does it take to get from Kandy to Tiruppur by air?
About 1 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kandy and Tiruppur?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Kandy to Tiruppur flights?
Typically Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB).
What currency do I need in Tiruppur?
The Rupee (INR).
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.