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Flying to Tuticorin

Tuticorin Airport is situated around 15 km from Tuticorin and is set within a single passenger terminal, while plans are under way to expand the airport in the near future. The airport has the capacity to handle up to 72 passengers at a time and has regular flights to and from Chennai. There is very little available at the airport in terms of facilities and amenities, so you are highly advised to bring anything essential you need with you. Other than a small snack bar area which serves refreshments, the airport provides very little else.

Arriving in Tuticorin

When your flight has touched down at Tuticorin Airport, the best way to travel to your destination is to catch a taxi. You will need to flag down a taxi outside of the terminal building or prearrange a transfer before your flights. Alternatively, if you are staying with a local hotel they may be able to provide their own airport transfer service. There is also a local bus service operating at the airport if you are on a tight budget and need to save money.

Reasons to Visit Tuticorin

Tuticorin, also known as Thoothukudi, has a long and interesting history as a port and offers plenty of exciting attractions and interesting landmarks for travelers to enjoy. The city is home to a huge range of beautiful temples, churches and mosques reflecting its colorful history under different rulers, while its culture is very much alive in the modern age with its vibrant festivals like the Our Lady of Snows Shrine Basilica Festival each August. From Tuticorin travelers can checkouts many other memorable places in the region like the historic city of Tirunelveli 50 km away and Kanyakumari (previously known as Cape Comorin), the southernmost point of India.

Tuticorin Travel Information

Before traveling to India, many nationals including those from the UAE are able to apply for an e-visa online. This can make for a much smoother passage through immigration when you have landed and will enable stays of up to 60 days. The hottest time of the year in the region is between March and July which sees average highs of 34 to 36 degrees, while the climate is warm throughout the rest of the year. The rainy season in the region begins in October and ends around the beginning of December. The currency used in India is the Indian rupee and the local time zone is 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of the UAE.

Where to Stay

Hotels in Tuticorin for every budget

* This information is correct as of June 2019