Airport
Puducherry Airport (PNY)
Puducherry Airport is a compact domestic gateway serving Puducherry city and nearby destinations along the Tamil Nadu coast, including Auroville. Compare transfer options to the city centre, Auroville and surrounding areas, and plan your onward journey with ease.
Passengers
Luggage
About Puducherry Airport
Puducherry Airport is a small domestic airport serving Puducherry, a coastal union territory in southern India. It was constructed in 1989 and has since played a supporting role in connecting the city with major domestic destinations, primarily Bengaluru and Hyderabad. A new terminal building was inaugurated in 2013 to improve passenger handling and provide more modern facilities.
The airport is located in the Lawspet area, about 6 km from central Puducherry, making it a convenient entry point for visitors travelling to the city, the beach promenade and nearby Auroville. It operates a single integrated terminal used for all domestic arrivals and departures, with a compact layout that keeps walking distances short.
Ground connections to the city centre are available by taxi, app-based cab, private transfer and limited public bus services. The short road distance means onward travel to Puducherry's French Quarter, beaches and guesthouses is generally quick and straightforward.
Although small, the airport provides essential passenger facilities such as a waiting lounge, basic refreshment options, restrooms, charging points and Wi-Fi. It functions as a practical regional gateway for travellers exploring Puducherry and the surrounding Tamil Nadu coast.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Puducherry Airport operates passenger services through a single integrated terminal that handles all domestic flights. The terminal serves scheduled flights connecting Puducherry with Bengaluru and Hyderabad.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Puducherry Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Puducherry Airport to hotels, guesthouses, the French Quarter, Auroville and other destinations across the region.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business meetings, sightseeing or journeys around Puducherry.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Puducherry Airport for independent travel around the city and onward journeys along the Tamil Nadu coast.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Puducherry Airport, hotels, event venues and nearby destinations.
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