Flight tickets from Chennai to Tuticorin

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What you need to know before flying from Chennai to Tuticorin?

Airport information

Departure

Chennai Meenambakkam Airport (MAA)

Meenambakkam, Chennai - 600027

Arrival

Tuticorin (Thoothukudi) Airport (TCR)

Civil Aerodrome, Tuticorin, 628 103,India

Getting to Chennai airport

• Chennai’s airport is in Meenambakkam, 20 km from the city on GST road/NH45.
• One can take prepaid cabs, metered taxis or rickshaws to get to the airport.

Travelling from Tuticorin airport

• Thoothukudi airport lies 15.6 km to the southwest of the city centre of Tuticorin.
• Travellers can take cabs or other local transport from the airport to the city.
• One can also take cabs to the bus station around 1.5 km away from the airport, wherefrom they can take the TNSTC state transport buses to the city.
• One can also rent cars. See here.

Facilities at Chennai and Tuticorin airports

• Chennai’s Meenambakkam airport has 60 minutes of free Wi-Fi, cafés and restaurants, currency and forex services, ATMs and banking services, duty-free shops, and business lounges and conference rooms.
• The single-terminal Tuticorin airport has assistance for passengers, medical facilities, a tea/coffee kiosk, and baggage services.

Tips on how to make the best out of your flight journey from Chennai to Tuticorin

The minimum flight time from Tuticorin to Chennai is 1h 25min, non-stop. Travellers can rest or take a short nap on the flight, or read up about Tuticorin.

Weather in Tuticorin

The best time to visit Tuticorin is between November to January when the atmosphere is pleasant and the average temperatures are around 26 degrees Celsius.

Cost of living in Tuticorin

A one-way local transport ticket in Tuticorin costs INR 5 while a 1 km taxi ride costs INR 12-15. Budget meals per person cost anywhere between INR 75 and 90 while a three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs INR 450-500.

Mode of payments accepted in Tuticorin

One will need cash on hand to pay for cash-only purchases such as transportation, food and shopping at local markets. It shouldn’t be an issue since ATMs are plentiful in Tuticorin.

Best places for your first meal in Tuticorin

Some delicacies of Tuticorin include Meen Kulambu, Meen Varuval, Vatthal Kulambu, and Venthaya Kali. Head to the centre of the city to areas such as KVK Nagar and Shanmugapuram for the best eats in Tuticorin.

Information and data provided on this page is correct as of May 1^st, 2017.