Why go
- City in Tamil Nadu, India.
- Served by Coimbatore Air Force Station.
History
Coimbatore, also known as Kovai, is a metropolitan city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located on the banks of the Noyyal River and surrounded by the Western Ghats. It is the second largest city in Tamil Nadu after Chennai in terms of population and the 16th largest urban agglomeration in India as per the census 2011. It is the administrative capital of Coimbatore District and is administered by the Coimbatore Municipal Corporation which was established in 1981.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 8 airlines, 8 direct destinations
- Air Sahara S2 (ATR 72, 737-800) · 3 routes: Bangalore*, Madras*, Mumbai*
- IndiGo Airlines 6E (A320) · 3 routes: Delhi, Madras, Mumbai
- Jet Airways 9W (ATR 72, 737-800) · 3 routes: Bangalore*, Madras*, Mumbai*
- Spicejet SG (737, DH8) · 3 routes: Hyderabad, Madras, Mumbai
- Air India Limited AI (A321) · 2 routes: Calicut, Mumbai
- Air Arabia G9 (A320) · 1 route: Sharjah
- SilkAir MI (A320) · 1 route: Singapore
- Singapore Airlines Cargo SQ (A320) · 1 route: Singapore*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Coimbatore Air Force Station. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Coimbatore (Kovai), India. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.