Salem to Tuticorin Flights

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Looking for flights from Salem to Tuticorin?Adani One is the complete gateway to booking flight tickets. Whether you are looking to travel from Salem to Tuticorin Flights or Delhi to Srinagar, the platform displays all the scheduled flight booking details. You have to type in the names of the source city and the destination city, and a detailed airfare calendar will be displayed. It is advisable to book a return flight if you have a pre-decided timeframe for your trip to get the maximum benefits. If you are lucky, you might get air ticket deals, cashback offers, discounted airfares, and flight ticket offers from several domestic carriers, such as IndiGo, Air India, AirAsia, and SpiceJet.Since Salem Airport is not operational now, you can go to Coimbatore Airport, which is the nearest one. There are no direct flights, but connecting flights from Coimbatore to Tuticorin are available. The fastest way to reach Coimbatore from Salem is by bus which takes around 2 hours and 10 minutes. Trains are a cheaper option though the time could easily stretch by almost an hour. It takes around 6 hours and 10 minutes to reach the destination by flight; approximately 55 minutes from Coimbatore to Bangalore and one hour and 30 minutes from Bangalore to Tuticorin. The connecting flight has a 3-hour 45-minute layover at Bangalore.Check out Adani One platform for any updates on cashback and discount offers, and book your Coimbatore-Tuticorin flight ticket today!

About Tuticorin Airport

The Tuticorin Airport (IATA: TCR) is located at a distance of around 16.9 km from Tuticorin city and serves the district of Tirunelveli and Tuticorin in southern Tamil Nadu. The airport is known as the fifth-busiest airport in the state of Tamil Nadu. The airport was built in 1992. It has only one terminal and an asphalt runway. The Tuticorin Airport is managed by the Airports Authority of India (AAI). It is a domestic airport that can handle up to 75 passengers, with a small runway and a parking space sufficient for a small aircraft. However, a master plan has been formulated for expanding the Airport by the Ministry of Civil Aviation. Recently, additional facilities for night landing have been provided at the airport. The Tuticorin Airport has a great free baggage handling service for senior citizens. The airport is wheelchair-friendly, assisting differently-abled at no extra cost. The airport is well-connected to the city centre, and one can reach it through taxis and buses. The nearest railway station is Tuticorin railway station, located around 6.86 km from the airport.

About Tuticorin

Tuticorin is located in the South of Tamil Nadu state and is called Thoothukudi. The city lies on the east of Tirunelveli on the Gulf of Mannar. The city was traditionally regarded as the "Pearl City". Originally a small fishing village, Tuticorin later developed into a flourishing Portuguese colony and is now regarded as one of India's major ports. Tuticorin has a fascinating history under the Europeans and the city witnessed a great freedom struggle in the early 20th century. Tuticorin has a rich and vivid culture. The city has been controlled by the British, Portuguese, and Dutch, and the city's present culture has traces of its influence even today. For example, the famous Tuticorin sweet, macaroons, were of Portuguese origin. The most famous festival of Tuticorin is Pongal. Some other district-specific festivals are Skanda Sashti, Tuticorin Paniya Matha Festival, Mutharamman Kovil Festival, and Vaikasi Visakam. Some of the delicacies of Tuticorin are meen kulambu, karuvadu kulambu and meen varuval for non-vegetarians and vegetarians can try out vathal kulambu, venthaya kali. For desserts, try out the macaroons and uluthan kali. Tuticorin witnesses a hot tropical climate. The annual mean maximum and minimum temperatures are 29∞C and 23∞C, respectively.

About Salem Airport

The Salem Domestic Airport is currently not functional. However, the nearest airport to Salem is Coimbatore Airport (IATA: CBJ). The airport is located around 10 km from Coimbatore city. Coimbatore Airport is the 15th-largest airport in terms of aircraft movement in India and handles both international and domestic flights. The airport has a single terminal handling both domestic and international flights and an exclusive cargo terminal. The airport expanded to accommodate increased passenger capacity and larger flight operations in 2008. Some basic amenities available at the Coimbatore Airport are baggage facilities, trolleys, lounge area, smoking rooms, wheelchair facilities for senior citizens and physically challenged, medical assistance, duty-free shops, etc. There are also many restaurants and shops where people can spend their time. The cheapest way to reach Coimbatore Airport from Salem is by train. However, the fastest way of reaching Coimbatore Airport from Salem is by cab or taxi. Passengers can easily reach Coimbatore Airport by bus, train, or rental car from the city centre. The public transport facility is available 24x7 to reach the airport anytime.

About Salem

Salem has a verdant landscape dotted by hillocks as it is surrounded by hills on all four sides. Salem is the fifth-largest city in Tamil Nadu. The city is located in the north-central part of Tamil Nadu on the Tirumanimuttar River and near Attar Gap between the Oachamalai hills and Kalrayan. Salem was conquered by the rulers of Vijay Nagar and the Cholas. Later, it came under the control of Muslim rulers till the British took over in 1797. The city derives its name from sela nad (Cera nad), denoting an early Cera kingís visit to that city. The city is renowned for its silk and cotton handloom weaving. The city celebrates festivals like Navaratri, Pongal and Deepavali, as well as hosts various fairs throughout the year. The staple food of the people from Salem is rice, and one can sample a variety of dishes in the city belonging to local South Indian cuisine. The most popular cuisine in the region is Chettinad Cuisine. The best time for visiting Salem is October to February. The minimum and maximum temperatures during the season are from 23∞C to 38∞C.

Airport Information

Salem

Salem Airport, Airport Road, Kamalapuram, Tamil Nadu 636309

Tuticorin

Tuticorin Airport, Tuticorin, Airport Airport Road, Vagaikulam, Tamil Nadu 628103

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any hill stations in Tuticorin?

There is one hill station around 119 km from Tuticorin near Courtallam.

How many islands are there in Tuticorin?

There are around 21 islands between Tuticorin and Rameshwaram islands. However, 2 have sunk recently. These islands are present in the Gulf of Mannar and earned the title of India's first Marine Biosphere Reserve.

How much baggage is allowed on a flight from Coimbatore to Tuticorin?

One can carry cabin baggage of 7 kg and check-in luggage of up to 15 kg for one person in economy class.

What is good to buy from Salem?

Salem is famous for traditional silver anklets, cotton fabrics, and silk. The most popular market here is the Leigh Bazaar, which is always the busiest.

What is the best time to visit Salem?

The best time for visiting Salem is October to February. The minimum and maximum temperatures during the season are from 23∞C to 38∞C.

What is the best time to visit Tuticorin Port?

The December and February months offer the best weather to visit Tuticorin Port.

What is the climate of Tuticorin?

Tuticorin witnesses a hot tropical climate. The annual mean maximum and minimum temperatures are 29∞C and 23∞C, respectively.

What is the local food of Tuticorin?

Some of the delicacies of Tuticorin are meen kulambu, karuvadu kulambu and meen varuval for non-vegetarians and vegetarians can try out vathal kulambu, venthaya kali.

What is the speciality of pearls from Tuticorin?

Tuticorin harvests pearls from the Gulf of Mannar. These pearls from the Gulf of Mannar are popularly called orient pearls and are considered more valuable than those from many other countries.

What is Tuticorin famous for?

Tuticorin is famous for shipping activities, pearl fishing, salt production, and other related businesses.

Which is the most famous airline operating from Coimbatore to Tuticorin airport?

IndiGo is currently the only one operating from Coimbatore to Tuticorin on this route.

Why is Tuticorin called Pearl city?

Tuticorin is traditionally called the pearl city because of the prevalence of pearl fish in the past.

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