Thoothukkudi Airport (TCR) to Tirunelveli Distance & Taxi Fare
The distance from Thoothukkudi Airport (TCR) to Tirunelveli is 40 km by road, approximately 55–65 min by car. Book a fixed-fare HJ Cabs taxi for the trip. Sedan from ₹1,700, SUV from ₹1,900, Innova Crysta from ₹2,600. 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
Thoothukkudi Airport (TCR) to Tirunelveli Taxi Service
Landing at Thoothukkudi Airport (TCR)? HJ Cabs runs the 40 km transfer to Tirunelveli every day, with air-conditioned Sedans, SUVs, and Innova Crystas driven by licensed, verified drivers. Known for Tirunelveli halwa and the Nellaiappar Temple.
Tirunelveli is centred on the Nellaiappar-Kanthimathi Amman twin temple complex, a major Shiva-Parvati shrine with roots going back to the Pandya era and later additions by the Madurai Nayaks, drawing pilgrims for its towering gopurams and musical stone pillars, and serves as headquarters of Tirunelveli district in southern Tamil Nadu, sitting on the banks of the Thamirabarani river, about 160 km south of Madurai on NH 44 and 80 km from Kanniyakumari at the southern tip of India. Beyond temple tourism, Tirunelveli is nationally known for 'Tirunelveli halwa', a translucent wheat-based sweet that has been made and sold from the city's bazaar streets for generations and remains one of its defining commercial identities. The fertile river basin around the city also supports paddy and banana cultivation feeding local trade.
- Distance: 40 km · Estimated travel time: 55–65 min
- Sedan ₹1,700 · SUV ₹1,900 · Innova Crysta ₹2,600
- Drop near Nellaiappar-Kanthimathi Amman Temple
- Tirunelveli is in Tirunelveli district
- 24/7 Available
- Fixed Fare, No Surge
- Verified Drivers
Pickup
Thoothukkudi Airport (TCR)
Drop
Tirunelveli
Available Vehicles & Fares
Fare rates last updated: October 2026
How the Thoothukkudi Airport (TCR) to Tirunelveli Fare Is Calculated
| 40 km trip | Sedan | SUV | Innova Crysta |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 km × per-km rate (₹15 / ₹20 / ₹23), subject to the airport minimum fare | ₹1,700 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,600 |
| Total fare | ₹1,700 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,600 |
Tirunelveli Compared with Other Thoothukkudi Airport (TCR) Drops
| Drop from TCR | Distance | Time | Sedan fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tirunelveli (this route) | 40 km | 55–65 min | ₹1,700 |
| Pearl City | 5 km | 10–15 min | ₹1,700 |
| Thoothukkudi City | 8 km | 15–20 min | ₹1,700 |
| VOC Port | 10 km | 20–25 min | ₹1,700 |
| Tiruchendur | 55 km | 1 hr | ₹1,325 |
| Nagercoil | 85 km | 1.5–2 hr | ₹1,775 |
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Thoothukkudi Airport (TCR) to Tirunelveli: FAQs
The distance from Thoothukkudi Airport (TCR) to Tirunelveli is 40 km by road, and the drive takes approximately 55–65 min under normal traffic. The return distance from Tirunelveli to Thoothukkudi Airport (TCR) is the same 40 km. A HJ Cabs Sedan for this trip costs ₹1,700.
Thoothukkudi Airport (TCR) to Tirunelveli is approximately 40 km. Sedan fare: ₹1,700; SUV fare: ₹1,900; Innova Crysta fare: ₹2,600. Billed as a local trip (covers the first 20 km, then a per-km rate beyond). Fixed fare, no surge pricing, confirmed on WhatsApp before the trip starts.
The journey is about 40 km and takes approximately 55–65 min under normal traffic conditions. Known for Tirunelveli halwa and the Nellaiappar Temple.
For a Sedan: airport minimum fare (₹1,700) = ₹1,700. The same build-up gives ₹1,900 for an SUV and ₹2,600 for an Innova Crysta. The line-by-line breakdown for all three vehicles is in the fare table on this page.
The drive from Tirunelveli to Thoothukkudi Airport (TCR) is 40 km and can take up to 1 hr 5 min. To reach the terminal 2 hours before a domestic departure, leave Tirunelveli at least 3 hr 5 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 Tirunelveli (near Nellaiappar-Kanthimathi Amman Temple), HJ Cabs drops airport passengers at nearby Palayamkottai, Srivaikundam, Nanguneri, Cheranmahadevi, Manur. The fare changes with the exact distance from Thoothukkudi Airport (TCR), so share your drop address on WhatsApp for a confirmed price.
Every HJ Cabs pickup from Thoothukkudi Airport (TCR) 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 (₹1,700, 4 passengers), SUV (₹1,900, 6 passengers), and Innova Crysta (₹2,600, 6–7 passengers with more luggage space). All vehicles are air-conditioned and driven by licensed, verified drivers.
Thoothukkudi Airport (TCR) to Tirunelveli Fare & Distance: Thoothukkudi Airport (TCR) to Tirunelveli is 40 km, approximately 55–65 min by road. Sedan fare from ₹1,700, SUV from ₹1,900, Innova Crysta from ₹2,600. Live flight tracking, 30 minutes free waiting, no advance payment. 24/7 booking with HJ Cabs.
- Distance
- 40 km
- Duration
- 55–65 min
- Sedan Fare
- ₹1,700
- SUV Fare
- ₹1,900
- Advance Payment
- Not required
- Innova Crysta available from ₹2,600
- Live flight tracking with 30 minutes free waiting after landing
- Fixed fare confirmed on WhatsApp before the trip starts