Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Ooty travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ooty

With a population of 98,238, Ooty is a must-see destination in Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Ooty deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Ooty

Ooty in June
Estimated hotel price
AED 187
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ooty in June
Estimated hotel price
AED 187
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ooty in April, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 23 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 6 °C, with an average temperature of 13 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 189 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Ooty, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.

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How to Get to Ooty

Plane

Although Ooty doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kozhikode (CCJ), which is located 54 miles from Ooty. Kannur Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Air India, Air India Express, Etihad Airways and other airlines departing from the United Arab Emirates. The shortest flight to Ooty from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 10h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Ooty is to pick up a car hire from Kochi, which is about 106 miles from Ooty. You’ll find branches of Gozo Cabs and Europcar, among others, in Kochi.

Plane

Although Ooty doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kozhikode (CCJ), which is located 54 miles from Ooty. Kannur Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Air India, Air India Express, Etihad Airways and other airlines departing from the United Arab Emirates. The shortest flight to Ooty from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 10h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Ooty is to pick up a car hire from Kochi, which is about 106 miles from Ooty. You’ll find branches of Gozo Cabs and Europcar, among others, in Kochi.

Airports near Ooty

CNNKannur Intl
CCJKozhikode
COKKochi

Airlines serving Ooty

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,747 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,698 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,860 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,525 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,487 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,656 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,376 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,176 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,436 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (290 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (951 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (659 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (404 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (380 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,078 reviews)
JAL
Excellent (1,692 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,974 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (223 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ooty

Average rates range from around AED 122 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 271 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ooty

Most booked hotels in Ooty

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Sterling Ooty Elk Hill
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 151+
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Tulips Elkhill Resorts
3 stars
Okay (5.5, Okay reviews)
AED 59+
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Hotel Maneck
2 stars
Okay (4.3, Okay reviews)
AED 33+
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Hiring a car in Ooty

Expect to pay AED 4.12 per litre in Ooty (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 49.36 and AED 65.81.

Expect to pay AED 4.12 per litre in Ooty (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 49.36 and AED 65.81.