Coimbatore to Mysore Flights

Mysuru airport which is also known as Mandakalli airport is only 12 km from the city of Mysuru. IATA Code- MYQ. It serves almost all major cities of the country with regular flights to cities like Goa, Hyderabad and Chennai. With only a single runway built in 1948, the airport only handles smaller aircraft. Having only a single domestic terminal, almost 200 passengers can find lodging in it. Flights like Air India, IndiGo and SpiceJet operate at the airport, along with others. The facilities include shopping and dining areas for the passengers along with cafes, bookstalls and medicine stores. The duty-free shops help passengers buy things at reasonable rates without taxes. Transport to the city is made easy by the bus and railway stations nearby. Only 52 km from the airport, the bus stands can easily be reached by taxi.

Mysuru, which is located in the southern state of Karnataka, is the second-largest urban agglomeration of the state. It is also a centre for trading and industries, especially textile, oil and rice. The place is referred to in the Hindu epic Mahabharata and Devi Bhagavata, as Mahishmatióa kingdom ruled by the demon Mahishasura. Hence, the name Mysuru is originally derived from the word Mahishasura Ooru. Mysuru holds its name as the "Cultural city of Karnataka" with a rich and diverse history and age-old traditions. Festivals and folk dances, singing as well as puppet shows are major sources of attraction to tourists from around the globe. Though more than half of the population is Hindu, there is cultural unity when it comes to their festivals with Dussera being the most famous among them. Dussera, which lasts 10 days, pays homage to the Goddess Chamundi who killed the demon Mahishasura and freed the people of the kingdom. It is celebrated with the idol of the goddess being carried over an elephant leading a massive procession.

The Coimbatore International Airport also known as Coimbatore Civil Aerodrome is just 11 km away from the Coimbatore railway station. Its IATA code is JCB and with only a single runway the airport handles both domestic and international flights. Many leading airlines like IndiGo, SpiceJet and Air India provide their services here and connect Coimbatore to other cities like Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi, Bangalore and many others. Coimbatore Airport is also connected to international destinations like Sharjah and Singapore. The facilities offered at the airport are- Tourist Information Counters, ATMs, a child care room, a lost & found counter, medical inspection rooms, free luggage carts etc. Coimbatore airport has taxi and rickshaw services available to move around to and from the city. There are no direct buses from the airport but they can be taken from the bus stands nearby. The train station is also close to the airport and can be easily reached by taxi.

Coimbatore, a beautiful city in south India is located in the western part of Tamil Nadu. Commonly known as Kovai, it is a fast-developing city in the state. The history of the land can be traced back to the Sangam Age when it was inhabited by tribals. Coimbatore has endured the rule of dynasties like the Cholas, Pandyas, Chalukyas and many others. Later as a result of the boom in the 1930s, the second-largest city became the hub for the textile industries. Surrounded by hills with tea and coffee plantations, it is also a primary trade centre for agricultural produce. Kongu Tamil-speaking locals are well known for their warm and welcoming nature. Settlers from different parts of south India constitute the population of this industrial and technology hub. With a diverse population, the residents cherish their culture and art, and festivals have a major role to play. The Mariamman Festival during the summer is a major beacon to devotees across the state. It is celebrated when a massive procession passes through the city, with the deity placed on a decorated chariot. Though rice is the staple dish of the state, the cuisine of the city is as diverse as its population. Dishes like dosa, idli, and vada along with kalakki, and biryani served in the traditional style on a banana leaf, are a common sight in the city. While these foods quell your hunger, the taste buds will crave their sweets, with the famous Mysore Pak and halva topping the list.