Kannur International Airport is a road gateway to Coorg, where Kodagu district has no airport and Madikeri is its main city. Published figures range from 90.2 km to about 120 km, but the shorter figure is for Coorg without a named destination point, while the longer one is for Madikeri.
- From Indo Asia: Kannur International Airport is roughly 60.15 km from Indo Asia, a four-star resort in Coorg.
- Airport to Coorg: the published journey is 90.2 km and 2 hours 26 minutes, without a specified destination point.
- Taxi: prepaid taxi counters are outside the Arrival Hall, and advance booking is available.
- Bus: Kerala State RTC buses connect the airport with Mattannur, Iritty and Kannur.
What to know about the airport route
Kannur International Airport is a road-only arrival point for Coorg, and the distance depends on where in the district you are headed. Madikeri is the district’s main city, about 120 km from the airport. A road journey to Coorg is also given as 90.2 km and 2 hours 26 minutes, but no specific destination point is named.
Use those figures as different route references, not as interchangeable estimates for every Coorg address. If your destination is outside Madikeri, ask your driver or transfer provider to confirm the route and arrival point. Madikeri is connected by road to neighboring cities including Mangalore, Hassan, Mysore and Bangalore.
Choosing a road transfer
A prepaid taxi is the simplest direct option described for the airport; buses serve nearby towns, but departure times and fares are not published with the route details.
Prepaid taxi
Two prepaid taxi booking counters are just outside the Arrival Hall, and advance booking is available through the airport’s service. The prepaid taxi service is operated by Ebix Cabs; its customer-care numbers are +91 8592069686 and +91 9526329686, and its email is crs@ebixcash.com. Confirm the fare, destination and pickup arrangements with the provider before you travel.
Kerala State RTC bus
Kerala State RTC buses connect Kannur International Airport to Mattannur, Iritty and Kannur. Mattannur is around 5 km from the terminal. Confirm current departure times and fares with Kerala State RTC before relying on a bus connection for the rest of your journey.
Allowing time for the drive
The stated drive time to Coorg is 2 hours 26 minutes, but it is tied to a destination point that is not named. Madikeri is about 120 km from the airport, so use your actual drop-off location when arranging a pickup and planning onward travel.
If you are continuing to Madikeri after an airport bus, account for the fact that the bus links named for the airport are Mattannur, Iritty and Kannur, rather than Madikeri.
Confirm any onward connection separately. For a town-based stop, a one-day Madikeri route linking the fort, Raja’s Seat and Omkareshwara Temple can help you plan what to do after arrival.
Arrival-day planning checklist
Before you leave the airport, make sure your transfer is arranged to the exact place you are staying, since “Coorg” can refer to destinations beyond Madikeri.
- Confirm your drop-off address and the driver’s route before booking.
- If using a prepaid taxi, check the airport’s booking details and pickup procedure.
- If taking a bus, confirm current departure times and fares with Kerala State RTC, then arrange onward transport from the bus destination.
- For seasonal timing context, consult this guide to Coorg’s seasons and festivals while planning your trip.
Before you go: airport transport details can change, so check the official Kannur International Airport site before you go.
FAQs
Is there an airport in Coorg?
No. Kodagu district has no airport, and Madikeri is its main city. Kannur International Airport is one road arrival option.
How far is Kannur Airport from Madikeri?
Madikeri is about 120 km from Kannur International Airport. The separate 90.2 km figure is for Coorg without a named destination point.
Can you get a taxi at Kannur International Airport?
Yes. Two prepaid taxi counters are just outside the Arrival Hall, and advance booking is available.
Do buses run from Kannur Airport to Coorg?
Kerala State RTC buses connect the airport with Mattannur, Iritty and Kannur. Confirm current departure times and fares with the operator.