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 February
Estimated hotel price
AED 258
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ooty in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 258
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 Express, Air India, 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 Europcar and Gozo Cabs, 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 Express, Air India, 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 Europcar and Gozo Cabs, among others, in Kochi.

Airports near Ooty

CNNKannur Intl
CCJKozhikode
COKKochi

Airlines serving Ooty

Lufthansa
Good (8,116 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,534 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,095 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,988 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,620 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,607 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,209 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,308 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,476 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,563 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,008 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (312 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (433 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (689 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (409 reviews)
JAL
Excellent (1,863 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,263 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,957 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (235 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ooty

Average rates range from around AED 119 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 270 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 191+
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The Rainbow Cottages Ooty
3 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
AED 29+
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Tulips Resorts - Elkhill
3 stars
Okay (5, Okay reviews)
AED 51+
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Hotel Maneck
2 stars
Okay (4.2, Okay reviews)
AED 37+
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Hiring a car in Ooty

Expect to pay AED 4.23 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 50.68 and AED 67.57.

Expect to pay AED 4.23 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 50.68 and AED 67.57.