Why go
- City in Karnataka, India.
- Served by Mangaluru International Airport (IXE).
History
Mangaluru, formerly called Mangalore, is a major industrial port city in the Indian state of Karnataka and on the west coast of India. It is located between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats about 352 km (219 mi) west of Bengaluru, the state capital, 14 km north of the Karnataka–Kerala border and 297 km (185 mi) south of Goa. Mangaluru is the state's only city to have all four modes of transport—air, road, rail and sea. The population of the urban agglomeration was 619,664 according to the 2011 national census of India. It is known for being one of the locations of the Indian strategic petroleum reserves.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 7 direct destinations
- Air India Express IX (737-800) · 6 routes: Abu Dhabi, Dammam, Doha, Dubai, Mumbai, Sharjah
- Jet Airways 9W (737-800, 737-800) · 3 routes: Bangalore, Dubai, Mumbai
- Air India Limited AI (A321, ATR) · 2 routes: Bangalore, Mumbai
- Air Sahara S2 (737-800, ATR 72, 737-800) · 2 routes: Bangalore*, Mumbai*
- Spicejet SG (737, DH8) · 2 routes: Bangalore, Mumbai
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.
Getting there by ferry
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 Mangaluru International Airport (IXE). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: IXE has direct flights to 7 destinations on 5 airlines (incl. Mumbai, Bangalore, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Dammam…). By water: 5 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Bunder, 3.9 km); routes include Bengre Ferry Line, BMS Ferry Line, Sulthan Battery Ferry Line.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Mangalore, 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.