What is the nearest airport to Karaikal?

The nearest airport to Karaikal is Pondicherry (PNY) Airport which is 122.4 km away. Other nearby airports include Tiruchirapalli (TRZ) (124.1 km).

How long does it take to get to Karaikal from the Airport?

It takes 4h 27m to get from Karaikal to Madras (MAA) Airport.

How do I get to Karaikal?

We recommend flying to Madras (MAA) Airport, which is 232.5 km away from Karaikal. The bus from Madras (MAA) to Karaikal takes 4h 27m.

Where can I stay near Karaikal?

There are 61+ hotels available in Karaikal.

How to get to Karaikal from 5 nearby airports

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Duration	3h 32m
Distance	232 km
Average price	₹1,477
Nearby airports	5 found

Duration

3h 32m

Distance

232 km

Average price

₹1,477

Nearby airports

5 found

Closest airports to Karaikal

The nearest airport to Karaikal is Pondicherry (PNY). However, there are better options for getting to Karaikal. SETC operates a bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagore hourly. Tickets cost ₹230 - ₹800 and the journey takes 3h 29m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Tirumalairayan Pattinam H twice daily. Tickets cost ₹150 - ₹1,200 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

Recommended airport

Madras (MAA)
1. bus
4h 27m
Cheapest
₹639–1,999

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Other nearby airports

Tiruchirapalli (TRZ)
1. train
3h 42m
₹618–1,753
Coimbatore (CJB)
1. bus
5h 11m
₹1,444–2,219
Madurai (IXM)
1. train
2. train
8h 2m
₹355–2,635
Pondicherry (PNY)
1. bus
Fastest
3h 32m
₹1,293–2,538

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