Pondicherry Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code

PNY

ICAO Code

VOPC

Airport Type

Medium Airport

Class

Unknown

Pondicherry Airport is a small domestic airport serving Pondicherry (Puducherry) and nearby areas in south India. It consists of a single terminal handling short-haul scheduled flights to larger Indian cities.

Terminal Guide for Pondicherry Airport #

The terminal is compact with basic check‑in facilities, security screening and a simple arrivals area. Retail and dining options are limited to small kiosks or a café; facilities are geared to short domestic services.

Getting to and From Pondicherry Airport #

Transport options include taxis, auto‑rickshaws and private car hires; travel to Pondicherry city centre is generally 10-25 minutes depending on traffic.

Taxi / car: Readily available for point‑to‑point transfers; fares are short.
Auto‑rickshaw: Cheapest local option, suitable for light luggage.
Bus / shared transport: Limited services available; schedules vary.
Driving: The airport is close to the city, making driving or hired cars convenient.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Pondicherry Airport #

Expect basic facilities: a small café or snack kiosk, restrooms and seating. Wi‑Fi may not be provided; mobile data works well. There are no extensive shopping areas or lounges and luggage storage is unlikely.

Tips for Pondicherry Airport #

Check flight schedules in advance - Pondicherry’s connections are limited and can change by season.
Auto‑rickshaws are a common and cheap way to reach the city center - have small change ready.
Card acceptance at small terminal vendors may be limited; carry cash for food and transport.

Weather & Climate near Pondicherry Airport #

Climate

Pondicherry Airport's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with very hot summers (peaking in May) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 20°C to 36°C. Abundant rainfall (1207 mm/year), wettest in November with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 80 Moderate

Best Time to Visit

FebruaryJanuaryMarch

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

37°

Warmest Month

20°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

21° – 29°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

26 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.7

UV Index

Very High

11.4h daylight

February

February is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Light rainfall.

93 Ideal

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

21° – 31°

75%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

13 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

11.7h daylight

March

March is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. The driest month with just 8 mm.

85 Excellent

Comfort

31°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

23° – 33°

73%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

8 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.4

UV Index

Extreme

12.0h daylight

April

April is hot, feeling like 36°C due to high humidity. Light rainfall.

83 Excellent

Comfort

36°

Feels Like Hot

30°C

Temperature

26° – 34°

73%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

11 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.4

UV Index

Extreme

12.3h daylight

May

May is the hottest month, feeling like 40°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

40°

Feels Like Hot

32°C

Temperature

27° – 36°

72%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

34 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

12.5h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 38°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

66 Good

Comfort

38°

Feels Like Hot

31°C

Temperature

26° – 36°

69%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

38 mm

Rainfall

3.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

12.7h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 35°C due to high humidity. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

35°

Feels Like Hot

30°C

Temperature

25° – 35°

70%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

89 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

12.6h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 35°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (147 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

60 Good

Comfort

35°

Feels Like Hot

30°C

Temperature

25° – 34°

73%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

147 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

12.4h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 34°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (132 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

34°

Feels Like Hot

29°C

Temperature

25° – 33°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

132 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

12.1h daylight

October

October is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (239 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

32°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

24° – 32°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

239 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

11.8h daylight

November

November is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (318 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

23° – 29°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

318 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.5

UV Index

Very High

11.5h daylight

December

December is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (152 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

21° – 28°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

152 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.5

UV Index

High

11.3h daylight

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