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 115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ooty in June
Estimated hotel price
AED 115
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 Coimbatore Peelamedu (CJB), which is located 35 miles from Ooty. Coimbatore Peelamedu is the most popular, with regular flights from Etihad Airways, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air India 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 8h.

Plane

Although Ooty doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Coimbatore Peelamedu (CJB), which is located 35 miles from Ooty. Coimbatore Peelamedu is the most popular, with regular flights from Etihad Airways, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air India 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 8h.

Airports near Ooty

CJBCoimbatore Peelamedu
CCJKozhikode
COKKochi

Airlines serving Ooty

KLM
Good (1,468 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,841 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,781 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,894 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,425 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,472 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (293 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (970 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (414 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (665 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (391 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,120 reviews)
JAL
Excellent (1,728 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,969 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (231 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ooty

Average rates range from around AED 130 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 316 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 (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 173+
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Hiring a car in Ooty

Expect to pay AED 4.04 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 48.48 and AED 64.64.

Expect to pay AED 4.04 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 48.48 and AED 64.64.