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Nearest Airport to Puducherry: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Puducherry is Pondicherry Airport (PNY), about 4.3 km (3 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Chennai International Airport (MAA), 123 km away.

Closest airport PNY Pondicherry Airport 4.3 km · 3 mi · ~5 min by car
Closest international MAA Chennai International Airport 123 km · 76 mi · ~2 h 12 min by car

Airports near Puducherry

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    Pondicherry Airport Flag of IndiaPuducherry (Pondicherry), India · Regional Airports in India
    PNY 4.3 km3 mi · ~5 min
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    Chennai International Airport Flag of IndiaChennai, India · International Airports in India Meet & Greet →
    MAA 123 km76 mi · ~2 h 12 min
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    Tiruchirappalli International Airport Flag of IndiaTiruchirappalli, India · International Airports in India Meet & Greet →
    TRZ 178 km111 mi · ~3 h 11 min
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    Tirupati International Airport Flag of IndiaTirupati, India · International Airports in India Meet & Greet →
    TIR 191 km119 mi · ~3 h 25 min
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    Salem Airport Flag of IndiaSalem, India · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in India
    SXV 193 km120 mi · ~3 h 26 min
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    Jaffna International Airport Flag of Sri LankaJaffna, Sri Lanka · International Airports in Sri Lanka
    JAF 240 km149 mi · ~4 h 17 min
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    HAL Airport Flag of IndiaBangalore, India · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in India
    VOBG 260 km162 mi · ~4 h 39 min
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    Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru Flag of IndiaBengaluru, India · International Airports in India Meet & Greet →
    BLR 270 km168 mi · ~4 h 49 min
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    Madurai Airport Flag of IndiaMadurai, India · Regional Airports in India Meet & Greet →
    IXM 301 km187 mi · ~5 h 22 min
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    Iranamadu Airport Flag of Sri LankaKilinochchi, Sri Lanka · Airfield Airports in Sri Lanka
    — 301 km187 mi · ~5 h 22 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Neyveli Airport · VONV49 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Puducherry?

The nearest airport to Puducherry is Pondicherry Airport (PNY), about 4.3 km (3 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Chennai International Airport (MAA), 123 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Puducherry?

Chennai International Airport (MAA) is 123 km from Puducherry in a straight line — roughly 2 h 12 min by car.

What other airports are near Puducherry?

Chennai International Airport (MAA) — 123 km, Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ) — 178 km and Tirupati International Airport (TIR) — 191 km.

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

About 5 min by car for the 4.3 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.