Tuticorin Airport (TCR) is about 17 km from the centre of Thoothukudi. A Ridhu Cabs Sedan from the city centre costs about ₹850 (airport rides are billed on a 30 km minimum plus driver bata). Pay the driver at the drop.
Tuticorin Airport (TCR) taxi fare from Thoothukudi
Estimated airport fares from the centre of Thoothukudi, about 17 km away. Your actual fare depends on where your pickup address is; enter it in the Airport tab of the booking form for the exact figure.
| Car | Seats | Rate | One way | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 SedanDzire, Etios or similar | 4 | ₹15/km | ₹850 | Book |
 Prime SedanAmaze, Ciaz or similar | 4 | ₹16/km | ₹880 | Book |
 SUVErtiga, Xylo or similar | 6 | ₹20/km | ₹1,000 | Book |
 InnovaToyota Innova | 7 | ₹21/km | ₹1,130 | Book |
 Innova CrystaToyota Innova Crysta | 7 | ₹23/km | ₹1,190 | Book |
Airport rides use one way rates with a 30 km minimum, plus bata. Tolls and parking are extra at actuals.
Taxi to TCR airport from nearby cities
Living outside Thoothukudi? These are estimated fares from other cities to the airport (road distance to Thoothukudi plus about 17 km to the terminal).
| From | Distance | Sedan | Innova |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tirunelveli | ~72 km | ₹1,480 | ₹2,012 |
| Madurai | ~157 km | ₹2,755 | ₹3,797 |
| Kanyakumari | ~157 km | ₹2,755 | ₹3,797 |
| Dindigul | ~222 km | ₹3,730 | ₹5,162 |
| Kodaikanal | ~277 km | ₹4,555 | ₹6,317 |
| Palani | ~287 km | ₹4,705 | ₹6,527 |
| Trichy | ~292 km | ₹4,780 | ₹6,632 |
| Karur | ~297 km | ₹4,855 | ₹6,737 |
| Thanjavur | ~317 km | ₹5,155 | ₹7,157 |
| Rameswaram | ~332 km | ₹5,380 | ₹7,472 |
| Namakkal | ~352 km | ₹5,680 | ₹7,892 |
| Kumbakonam | ~357 km | ₹5,755 | ₹7,997 |
Timing your Tuticorin Airport (TCR) ride
A good rule is to be at the terminal two to three hours before your flight; we plan the pickup time backwards from your flight time.
The road between Thoothukudi and Tirunelveli is a fast four-lane run, handy for airport and port transfers.
- We run 24 hours, so 3 AM and midnight pickups are routine.
- Share your flight number or time in the booking and we will confirm the driver the evening before.
- Pickups from the airport: the driver waits at arrivals and calls you when you land.
- Luggage-heavy? An SUV or Innova takes more bags than a Sedan.
About Thoothukudi and the airport
Tuticorin Airport serves Thoothukudi, the pearl city and port town of the south. It is at Vagaikulam, about 17 km from the city centre. Hubs we serve in Thoothukudi: Thoothukudi railway station, Thoothukudi bus stand and Tuticorin Airport (TCR), Vagaikulam.
Popular pickup areas in Thoothukudi: Beach Road, Therespuram and Millerpuram.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a taxi to Tuticorin Airport?
A Sedan from the centre of Thoothukudi (about 17 km) costs around ₹850, an SUV about ₹1,000 and an Innova about ₹1,130. Airport rides are billed on a 30 km minimum with driver bata.
How far is TCR airport from Thoothukudi?
Tuticorin Airport is about 17 km from the centre of Thoothukudi, at Vagaikulam.
Can I book an early-morning airport taxi?
Yes. We run 24 hours. Choose the time in the Airport tab of the booking form and give us your flight time.
Do you offer airport pickup as well as drop?
Yes. The Airport tab has both: drop to the airport or pick up from the airport.
Do I pay in advance?
No. You pay the driver in cash or UPI at the end of the ride.
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