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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ooty to see all of its attractions.

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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 6h 55m.

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 6h 55m.

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 (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,655 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,617 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,818 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,692 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,444 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,515 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,562 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,337 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,421 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,152 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (917 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (286 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (653 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (390 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,045 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,957 reviews)
JAL
Excellent (1,662 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (228 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (953 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ooty

Average rates range from around AED 135 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 273 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ooty

Most booked hotels in Ooty

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Fortune Resort Sullivan Court
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 319+
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Sterling Ooty Elk Hill
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 184+
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Tulips Elkhill Resorts
3 stars
Okay (5.6, Okay reviews)
AED 59+
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Hotel Maneck
2 stars
Okay (4.2, Okay reviews)
AED 33+
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Hiring a car in Ooty

Expect to pay AED 4.08 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 48.92 and AED 65.22.

Expect to pay AED 4.08 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 48.92 and AED 65.22.