Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)
Coimbatore, IN 🇮🇳 Medium Airport Scheduled Service
ICAO
VOCB
IATA
CJB
Elevation
1324 ft
Region
IN-TN
Local Time
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GPS Code: VOCB
Local Code: Not available
Location: 11.03° N, 77.043404° E
Continent: Asia
Type: Medium Airport
What Travelers Say
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Online Reviews Summary
Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) receives a mixed but generally satisfactory sentiment from recent travelers. While many appreciate its efficiency and cleanliness as a smaller airport, significant concerns persist regarding its capacity and amenities, particularly in the context of it being an international airport. The overall rating is around 4.1 out of 5, or 7.6/10, with improvements noted in recent times.
What Travelers Love
- Efficient Processes: Travelers frequently praise the smooth check-in, security, and baggage handling processes, making for a quick transit experience. Security wait times are estimated at 29 minutes, and immigration at 8 minutes, contributing to overall efficiency.
- Cleanliness: The airport, especially its washrooms in the departure area, is often described as neat and well-maintained.
- Friendly Staff: Many reviews highlight the presence of friendly and helpful staff, including immigration personnel.
- Accessibility and Connections: The airport is easily accessible to the city, with taxis, app-based cabs (Ola & Uber), and public buses available for connections.
Common Complaints
- Cramped Terminal and Holding Areas: A consistent complaint is the small size and cramped nature of the airport, particularly the holding areas, which can become very crowded. Some recent reviews from 2025 describe the terminal as "horrible" and lacking space.
- Poor Air Conditioning: Numerous travelers have reported issues with non-functional or inadequate air conditioning, leading to significant discomfort in the departure area, especially given the region's climate.
- Limited Amenities and Food Options: Travelers often find a lack of diverse food choices, with some describing available options as very limited or of poor quality. There are also complaints about a shortage of charging points and sometimes non-working amenities like shopping spaces. While some shops exist (jewelry, books), the overall shopping experience is often seen as limited.
- Communication and Information Displays: The terminal can get very loud, making intercom announcements impossible to hear, and screens do not update fast, causing confusion about flight status.
- Taxi Service Issues: There are recent reports from 2024 about a "pathetic" experience with Ola & Uber pickups, noting that other taxi services known for good service are not allowed to pick up at arrivals.
Overall, Coimbatore International Airport offers a generally efficient travel experience, especially concerning security and immigration. However, its small size and often lacking or poorly maintained amenities, particularly the air conditioning and limited food options, frequently detract from traveler satisfaction. Expansion and amenity upgrades would significantly improve the passenger experience.
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Airport Routes
Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) offers 18 flight routes operated by 7 airlines. Major carriers include IndiGO, Air India, Scoot and others. Popular destinations from Coimbatore include Indira Gandhi Int'l, Bengaluru Int'l, Singapore Changi, Chatrapati Shivaji Int'l and Navi Mumbai International.
Route Network Map
Top Routes (by observations)
- Indira Gandhi Int'l (DEL) 3
- Bengaluru Int'l (BLR) 3
- Singapore Changi (SIN) 2
- Chatrapati Shivaji Int'l (BOM) 2
- Navi Mumbai International (NMI) 1
- Pune / Lohegaon Air Force Base (PNQ) 1
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Int'l (Ahmedabad) (AMD) 1
- Sharjah Int'l (SHJ) 1
- Dabolim (Goa) / Dabolim Navy Airbase (GOI) 1
- Rajiv Gandhi Int'l (HYD) 1
- Chennai Int'l (MAA) 1
- Abu Dhabi Int'l (AUH) 1
Newly Discovered
- Chennai Int'l (MAA) new
- Rajiv Gandhi Int'l (HYD) new
- Singapore Changi (SIN) new
- Bengaluru Int'l (BLR) new
- Indira Gandhi Int'l (DEL) new
- Chatrapati Shivaji Int'l (BOM) new
- Pune / Lohegaon Air Force Base (PNQ) new
- Dabolim (Goa) / Dabolim Navy Airbase (GOI) new
- Navi Mumbai International (NMI) new
- Sharjah Int'l (SHJ) new
- Abu Dhabi Int'l (AUH) new
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Int'l (Ahmedabad) (AMD) new
Popular Flight Routes
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Top Airlines
Operating at Coimbatore International AirportAirlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network| Airline | Routes | Flights | Destinations | Last Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
IndiGO
IGO
/ 6E
|
11 | 757 | 11 | Feb 2, 2026 |
Air India
AIC
/ AI
|
2 | 139 | 2 | Feb 2, 2026 |
Scoot
TGW
/ TR
|
1 | 27 | 1 | Feb 2, 2026 |
Air Arabia
ABY
/ G9
|
1 | 19 | 1 | Jan 30, 2026 |
Corendon Airlines
CAI
/ XC
|
1 | 1 | 1 | Feb 2, 2026 |
|
Smart Lynx
ART
/ 6Y
|
1 | 1 | 1 | Nov 11, 2025 |
|
Freebird Airlines
FHY
/ FH
|
1 | 1 | 1 | Feb 2, 2026 |
For Pilots
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
05/23 |
8480 ft | 150 ft | ASP | Active Lighted |
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | AFTER 0430 HRS UTC | 120.05 MHz |
| ATIS | - | 128.05 MHz |
| TWR | - | 118.15 MHz |
Ground Transportation
Taxis
Prepaid taxi services are available 24/7 from a counter inside the arrivals hall, offering fixed, government-approved fares to various city destinations. Ride-hailing services like Uber and Ola are also operational, with designated pickup points outside the terminal. A trip to the city center typically takes 30-45 minutes.
Rental Cars
Several car rental agencies, including local and national providers, have counters within the airport terminal. Both self-drive and chauffeur-driven cars can be booked in advance online or upon arrival. This option offers flexibility for exploring Coimbatore and nearby tourist destinations like Ooty and Kodaikanal.
Public Transportation
Public buses operated by the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) provide the most economical connection from the airport to the city. The bus stop is located just outside the terminal building. Frequent services, including some air-conditioned routes, run to major hubs like Gandhipuram Central Bus Stand, Ukkadam, and the Coimbatore Junction railway station.
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