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 296
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ooty in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 296
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 86 km from Ooty. Kannur Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Air India Express, Air India, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi 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 11h 40m.

Plane

Although Ooty doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kozhikode (CCJ), which is located 86 km from Ooty. Kannur Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Air India Express, Air India, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi 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 11h 40m.

Airports near Ooty

CNNKannur Intl
CCJKozhikode
COKKochi

Airlines serving Ooty

Lufthansa
Good (7,207 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,286 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,092 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,320 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (790 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (358 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (266 reviews)
JAL
Excellent (1,505 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (338 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,926 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (452 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (619 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (872 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (200 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ooty

Average rates range from around AED 149 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 305 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 (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 326+
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Sterling Ooty Elk Hill
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 245+
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Hotel Maneck
2 stars
Okay (4.5, Okay reviews)
AED 55+
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Hiring a car in Ooty

Expect to pay AED 4.34 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 52.01 and AED 69.34.

Expect to pay AED 4.34 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 52.01 and AED 69.34.

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