Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) — complete Coimbatore airport guide
Quick answer: Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) is western Tamil Nadu's main airport and the air gateway to the Nilgiris (Ooty) and the region's textile and manufacturing belt. It runs a single terminal for domestic and limited international (Gulf/Sri Lanka) flights and is about 11 km from the city centre.
Last reviewed June 2026 by the FlightGPT flights desk · airport facts cross-checked against the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and the airport operator · live Coimbatore fares are found in the FlightGPT search above.
Coimbatore airport (CJB) — quick facts
- IATA / ICAO code: CJB / VOCB
- City served: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Distance to city: ≈ 11 km to central Coimbatore
- Operator: Airports Authority of India (AAI)
- Traffic: ~3 million passengers a year, western Tamil Nadu's hub.
Terminals at Coimbatore airport
A single terminal handling domestic flights plus limited Gulf and Sri Lanka services. Popular with business travellers and Nilgiris-bound tourists.
How to get from Coimbatore airport to the city
- App cabs and the pre-paid taxi counter to the city and onward to Ooty.
- City buses from the airport area.
Airlines flying from Coimbatore (CJB)
IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air and SpiceJet domestically, with select Gulf and Sri Lanka services.
Lounges at CJB
A partner lounge in the terminal; access via Priority Pass, eligible credit cards or pay-per-use.
Popular flights from Coimbatore
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) from Coimbatore city?
Coimbatore International Airport is about 11 km to central Coimbatore from Coimbatore.
How many terminals does Coimbatore airport (CJB) have, and which should I use?
A single terminal handling domestic flights plus limited Gulf and Sri Lanka services. Popular with business travellers and Nilgiris-bound tourists.
How do I get from Coimbatore airport to the city?
App cabs and the pre-paid taxi counter to the city and onward to Ooty. City buses from the airport area.
Which airlines fly from Coimbatore (CJB)?
IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air and SpiceJet domestically, with select Gulf and Sri Lanka services.
Does CJB airport have lounges?
A partner lounge in the terminal; access via Priority Pass, eligible credit cards or pay-per-use.
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