Kodaikanal does not have its own airport, but you can find cheap flights to Kodaikanal through nearby cities and then come into Kodaikanal via train, bus or taxi. Madurai is the closest airport at around 137 kilometres away. You can also find cheap flights to Coimbatore at 177 kilometres and Trichy at 193 kilometres. Regular buses are available from these three cities. You can also hire a taxi or rent a car. The drive to Kodaikanal from Madurai is a little over three hours. You can also take a train to Palani station which is approximately 64 kilometres north of Kodaikanal or Dindigul station which is about 97 kilometres east. From here you can find buses or taxis. Driving in from Dindigul takes around two hours.

Cheap flights to Kodaikanal bring you to a small hill-station with many scenic views, so your best option is to walk. The central area is small and you can easily get to most places on foot. Oddly enough, there are no autorickshaws in Kodaikanal. If you really need a ride there are a few city buses but service is limited. You can also find taxis but they have a fixed charge for most destinations and it can be relatively expensive. There are sightseeing tours available as well but they are also expensive. Another fun option is to rent a bicycle. There are many bicycle stalls around the lake and you will find that this is a very popular mode of transportation.

Kodaikanal flights allow you to enjoy the many scenic view and natural attractions of the city. Be sure to check out the beautiful Berijam and Kodai lakes. You might need permits to visit the peaceful and serene Berijam lake but the Kodai lake is accessible to all. You can hire boats and row over the Kodai lake. The path that surrounds the lake is a popular area for walking, cycling and even riding horses. Another pedestrian path is Coaker's Walk which allows you incredible views of the countryside. Other viewpoints can be found at Green Valley View, Old Suicide Point and Dolphin's Nose. You'll also find waterfalls in Kodaikanal such as the Silver Cascade Falls, the Bear Shola Falls and the Pambar Falls. If you want to see exotic flora go to the botanical gardens, also known as Bryant Park.

Most people come to Kodaikanal for the beautiful scenery but you can buy various artifacts from the well-known Potters Shed just outside the city. Kodaikanal does not really have any shopping malls or night clubs. Here you can find handmade pottery goods by local villagers. You'll also find delectable homemade cheeses and chocolates being sold in various shops in the city.There are a number of really good and cheap restaurants in Kodaikanal. You can discover cuisines from all over the world, from Chinese food to Mexican, not to mention delicious North Indian plates and South Indian snacks. There are not any pubs or bars in Kodaikanal. However, there are liquor stores where you can buy alcohol. Cheap airfares on Kodaikanal flights bring you to a destination filled with many sightseeing, local dining and outdoor opportunities.