Madurai Airport (IXM) to Kodaikanal Distance & Taxi Fare
The distance from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Kodaikanal is 120 km by road, approximately 3–3.5 hr by car. Book a fixed-fare HJ Cabs taxi for the trip. Sedan from ₹2,300, SUV from ₹3,000, Innova Crysta from ₹3,360. Live flight tracking, 30 minutes free waiting after landing, no advance payment, no surge pricing. Book in under 60 seconds via WhatsApp.
- Live flight tracking
- No advance payment
- Fixed upfront fare
- No surge pricing
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Kodaikanal Taxi Service
Landing at Madurai International Airport (IXM)? HJ Cabs runs the 120 km transfer to Kodaikanal every day, with air-conditioned Sedans, SUVs, and Innova Crystas driven by licensed, verified drivers. Hill-station route via ghat roads from Madurai; SUV or Innova Crysta recommended for the climb.
Kodaikanal is a hill station in Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu, set in the Palani Hills about 120 km from Madurai via SH156 ghat roads. Known as the Princess of Hill Stations, it developed during the colonial period as a summer retreat. The town is centred around Kodaikanal Lake, a star-shaped man-made lake surrounded by pine forests and viewpoints like Coaker’s Walk and Bryant Park. Its economy depends heavily on tourism, including hotels, boat rides, homemade chocolate production, eucalyptus oil, and spice cultivation from nearby plantations. HJ Cabs supports 24/7 travel across Kodaikanal with reliable taxi service and transparent fares.
- Distance: 120 km · Estimated travel time: 3–3.5 hr
- Sedan ₹2,300 · SUV ₹3,000 · Innova Crysta ₹3,360
- Drop near Kodaikanal Lake
- Kodaikanal is in Dindigul district
- 24/7 Available
- Fixed Fare, No Surge
- Verified Drivers
Pickup
Madurai Airport (IXM)
Drop
Kodaikanal
Available Vehicles & Fares
Fare rates last updated: October 2026
How the Madurai Airport (IXM) to Kodaikanal Fare Is Calculated
| 120 km trip | Sedan | SUV | Innova Crysta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance charge: 120 km × per-km rate (₹15 / ₹20 / ₹23) | ₹1,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,760 |
| Driver batta | ₹500 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| Total fare | ₹2,300 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,360 |
Kodaikanal Compared with Other Madurai Airport (IXM) Drops
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Madurai Airport (IXM) to Kodaikanal: FAQs
The distance from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Kodaikanal is 120 km by road, and the drive takes approximately 3–3.5 hr under normal traffic. The return distance from Kodaikanal to Madurai Airport (IXM) is the same 120 km. A HJ Cabs Sedan for this trip costs ₹2,300.
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Kodaikanal is approximately 120 km. Sedan fare: ₹2,300; SUV fare: ₹3,000; Innova Crysta fare: ₹3,360. Calculated as distance × per-km rate + driver batta. Fixed fare, no surge pricing, confirmed on WhatsApp before the trip starts.
The journey is about 120 km and takes approximately 3–3.5 hr under normal traffic conditions. Hill-station route via ghat roads from Madurai; SUV or Innova Crysta recommended for the climb.
For a Sedan: 120 km × ₹15/km (₹1,800) + driver batta (₹500) = ₹2,300. The same build-up gives ₹3,000 for an SUV and ₹3,360 for an Innova Crysta. The line-by-line breakdown for all three vehicles is in the fare table on this page.
The drive from Kodaikanal to Madurai Airport (IXM) is 120 km and can take up to 3 hr 30 min. To reach the terminal 2 hours before a domestic departure, leave Kodaikanal at least 5 hr 30 min before your flight time (add one more hour for an international flight). HJ Cabs runs this return trip at the same fixed fare.
Yes. Besides Kodaikanal (near Kodaikanal Lake), HJ Cabs drops airport passengers at nearby Periyakulam, Palani, Theni, Bodinayakanur, Andipatti. The fare changes with the exact distance from Madurai Airport (IXM), so share your drop address on WhatsApp for a confirmed price.
Every HJ Cabs pickup from Madurai Airport (IXM) includes live flight tracking and 30 minutes of free waiting after landing. No advance payment is required: the fare is confirmed on WhatsApp before dispatch and paid by cash or UPI at the end of the trip.
HJ Cabs offers Sedan (₹2,300, 4 passengers), SUV (₹3,000, 6 passengers), and Innova Crysta (₹3,360, 6–7 passengers with more luggage space). All vehicles are air-conditioned and driven by licensed, verified drivers.
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Kodaikanal Fare & Distance: Madurai Airport (IXM) to Kodaikanal is 120 km, approximately 3–3.5 hr by road. Sedan fare from ₹2,300, SUV from ₹3,000, Innova Crysta from ₹3,360. Live flight tracking, 30 minutes free waiting, no advance payment. 24/7 booking with HJ Cabs.
- Distance
- 120 km
- Duration
- 3–3.5 hr
- Sedan Fare
- ₹2,300
- SUV Fare
- ₹3,000
- Advance Payment
- Not required
- Innova Crysta available from ₹3,360
- Live flight tracking with 30 minutes free waiting after landing
- Fixed fare confirmed on WhatsApp before the trip starts