Tirunelveli to Ooty flights
Ooty lies 318 km (197 mi) north of Tirunelveli, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 9 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.
| Tirunelveli | Ooty | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 1.4 million | 233,426 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 2,242 m (7,356 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | TRV, 88 km out | CJB, 57 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Tirunelveli
Tirunelveli is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV), 88 km (55 mi) from the centre, whose 11,148-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Ooty
Ooty is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Coimbatore International Airport (CJB), 57 km (35 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,480 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Calicut International Airport (CCJ, 86 km), Mysore Airport (MYQ, 91 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coimbatore International Airport | CJB | 57 km (35 mi) | 8,480 ft | 1,324 ft |
| Calicut International Airport | CCJ | 86 km (53 mi) | 9,383 ft | 342 ft |
| Mysore Airport (regional) | MYQ | 91 km (57 mi) | 5,709 ft | 2,349 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ooty from Tirunelveli?
318 km (197 mi) in a straight line, north of Tirunelveli.
How long does it take to get from Tirunelveli to Ooty by air?
About 1 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tirunelveli and Ooty?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Which airports are used for Tirunelveli to Ooty flights?
Typically Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB); Ooty also has CCJ, MYQ.
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.