Puducherry Airport to Mahabalipuram Taxi — from ₹1,774
Pondicherry Airport to Mahabalipuram: 130 km, about 2 hr 2 min. The fare is for the whole car, any hour, with the driver waiting at the terminal.
Puducherry airport to Mahabalipuram cab fare
| Car | Seats | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | 4 + 1 | ₹1,774 |
| Sedan | 4 + 1 | ₹1,911 |
| SUV Innova (6+1) | 6 + 1 | ₹2,594 |
| SUV Innova (7+1) | 7 + 1 | ₹2,730 |
For the whole car, GST included, 130 km covered. The same engine prices the drop from Mahabalipuram back to the airport.
What you pay at the gate
Not in the fare above — and every airport cab has them
- Airport entry fee — charged by the airport when the car enters the pickup zone
- Parking — if your flight is late and the driver waits inside
- Toll — on the expressway into the city, where there is one
Passed on at cost, exactly what the barrier charges. Ask the driver for the receipt — it is the airport's, not ours.
FROM THE CITY INSTEAD
Pondicherry to Mahabalipuram cab — from ₹1,774
The same drive from the city centre, 130 km, as a one-way outstation fare.
WHERE THIS ROAD ENDS
How to reach Mahabalipuram
Mahabalipuram is an hour down the coast from Chennai, and its monuments are a UNESCO group carved out of the granite where it stands rather than built on it.
How to book a Puducherry airport to Mahabalipuram taxi
Step 1
Pick the car
Choose between Hatchback, Sedan, SUV Innova (6+1), SUV Innova (7+1) on the Puducherry airport to Mahabalipuram fare table. The fare is for the whole car, any hour, and the airport's own charges are listed separately.
Step 2
Pay 20% to confirm
Enter the terminal or the Mahabalipuram address, the date and the time, and pay 20% of the fare online by UPI or card. The rest goes to the driver after the trip.
Step 3
Meet the driver
For a pickup the driver waits at the arrivals exit with your name and the car's number; for a drop the car is at your door at the time you set. Details and live tracking come before departure.
Questions people actually ask
What is the taxi fare from Puducherry airport to Mahabalipuram?+
₹1,774 for a hatchback and ₹2,730 for a suv innova (7+1) — the fare for the whole car, GST included. Airport entry, parking and toll are added at cost.
How far is Mahabalipuram from Pondicherry Airport?+
130 km by road, about 2 hr 2 min in normal traffic.
Can I book the other way — Mahabalipuram to Puducherry airport?+
Yes. The drop to the airport is priced by the same engine; choose "To airport" in the booking form and it quotes the Mahabalipuram pickup. Book for the time you need to be at the terminal, and the app will tell you when the driver sets off.
What if my flight is delayed?+
Book for the scheduled landing. Waiting is free for the first 45 minutes after your pickup time, then charged by the minute at the car's rate, with the clock shown in the app as it runs.
Where does the driver meet me?+
At the pickup bay outside your terminal at Pondicherry Airport. The driver's name, number and number plate reach you as soon as they accept, and you can follow the car on the map.
Is there a night charge?+
No. An airport transfer costs the same at 3 am as at 3 pm, plus the airport's own charges at cost.