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Nearest Airport to Auroville: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Auroville is Pondicherry Airport (PNY), about 4.2 km (3 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Chennai International Airport (MAA), 116 km away.

Closest airport PNY Pondicherry Airport 4.2 km · 3 mi · ~5 min by car
Closest international MAA Chennai International Airport 116 km · 72 mi · ~2 h 05 min by car

Airports near Auroville

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    Pondicherry Airport Flag of IndiaPuducherry (Pondicherry), India · Regional Airports in India
    PNY 4.2 km3 mi · ~5 min
  2. 2
    Chennai International Airport Flag of IndiaChennai, India · International Airports in India Meet & Greet →
    MAA 116 km72 mi · ~2 h 05 min
  3. 3
    Tiruchirappalli International Airport Flag of IndiaTiruchirappalli, India · International Airports in India Meet & Greet →
    TRZ 182 km113 mi · ~3 h 15 min
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    Tirupati International Airport Flag of IndiaTirupati, India · International Airports in India Meet & Greet →
    TIR 183 km114 mi · ~3 h 16 min
  5. 5
    Salem Airport Flag of IndiaSalem, India · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in India
    SXV 191 km119 mi · ~3 h 25 min
  6. 6
    Jaffna International Airport Flag of Sri LankaJaffna, Sri Lanka · International Airports in Sri Lanka
    JAF 248 km154 mi · ~4 h 25 min
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    HAL Airport Flag of IndiaBangalore, India · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in India
    VOBG 255 km158 mi · ~4 h 33 min
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    Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru Flag of IndiaBengaluru, India · International Airports in India Meet & Greet →
    BLR 264 km164 mi · ~4 h 43 min
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    Kadapa Airport Flag of IndiaKadapa, India · Regional Airports in India
    CDP 301 km187 mi · ~5 h 22 min
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    Madurai Airport Flag of IndiaMadurai, India · Regional Airports in India Meet & Greet →
    IXM 306 km190 mi · ~5 h 27 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Neyveli Airport · VONV53 km

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Auroville; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Auroville?

The nearest airport to Auroville is Pondicherry Airport (PNY), about 4.2 km (3 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Chennai International Airport (MAA), 116 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Auroville?

Chennai International Airport (MAA) is 116 km from Auroville in a straight line — roughly 2 h 05 min by car.

What other airports are near Auroville?

Chennai International Airport (MAA) — 116 km, Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ) — 182 km and Tirupati International Airport (TIR) — 183 km.

How long does it take to get from Auroville to Pondicherry Airport?

About 5 min by car for the 4.2 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.