Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Velankanni travel guide

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You're Going to Love Velankanni

With a population of 10,000, Velankanni is a must-see destination in Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Velankanni to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Velankanni

Velankanni in June
Estimated hotel price
₹ 796
1 night at 3-star hotel
Velankanni in June
Estimated hotel price
₹ 796
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Velankanni

Plane

Although Velankanni doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tiruchirappalli Civil (TRZ), which is located 123 km from Velankanni. Pondicherry is the most popular, with regular flights from IndiGo, Japan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines and other airlines departing from India. The shortest domestic flight to Velankanni departs from Bengaluru and takes around 1h 10m.

Plane

Although Velankanni doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tiruchirappalli Civil (TRZ), which is located 123 km from Velankanni. Pondicherry is the most popular, with regular flights from IndiGo, Japan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines and other airlines departing from India. The shortest domestic flight to Velankanni departs from Bengaluru and takes around 1h 10m.

Airports near Velankanni

PNYPondicherry
TRZTiruchirappalli Civil

Airlines serving Velankanni

British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,628 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (319 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,943 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,912 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,114 reviews)
SriLankan Airlines
Good (89 reviews)
Scoot
Good (337 reviews)
Batik Air
Okay (88 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (235 reviews)
Air India Express
Okay (14 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (580 reviews)
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Where to stay in Velankanni

Average rates range from around ₹ 3,087 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 3,226 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Velankanni

Most booked hotels in Velankanni

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Udhayam Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 1,518+
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MGM Vailankanni Residency Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
₹ 4,270+
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Sri Gnana Vedha Beach Residency
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
₹ 3,511+
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Hotel Golden Sand
4 stars
Okay (5.4, Okay reviews)
₹ 759+
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Hotel orchard inn
3 stars
Okay (5.3, Okay reviews)
₹ 664+
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Hotel Santhosh Inn
3 stars
Okay (4.8, Okay reviews)
₹ 854+
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Hiring a car in Velankanni

Expect to pay ₹ 108 per litre in Velankanni (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,298 and ₹ 1,731.

Expect to pay ₹ 108 per litre in Velankanni (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,298 and ₹ 1,731.