How to find cheap flights to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
Right now, $302 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Calicut International Airport. Or you can reserve a return plane ticket to CCJ for $573.
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Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find the best price on tickets to Kozhikode, where Calicut International Airport is located, if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
Broaden your search for cheap flights to Kozhikode by selecting the 'Add nearby airports' option. This lets you browse fares for airports closest to your departure and destination points and could help keep costs down.
Search for plane tickets to Calicut International Airport that have one stop or more. Connecting flights often offer better prices. Once your results appear, select the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.
Best time to go to Kozhikode
You can usually hop on the cheapest flight to Kozhikode in May.
Use the 'Whole month' tool if your travel dates are flexible. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to CCJ that fits your plans and budget.
August is the most popular month for flights to CCJ. Visit then if you're eager to see Kozhikode at its busiest and best.
The quietest time of the year to go is April. Book your plane tickets to Kozhikode then and explore the top attractions at a more leisurely pace.
Check the weather before travelling. March is the warmest time of year in Kozhikode, averaging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Temperatures are lowest in January, when they range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Hoping to leave the raincoat at home? January is the driest month in Kozhikode, averaging one day of rain.
It's rainiest in June, which gets around 27 days of wet weather.
Flying to Calicut International Airport (CCJ): What you need to know
Skip the layovers and get to Kozhikode in a single journey. Lock in a direct flight to Calicut International Airport with one of these airlines:
Consider booking your CCJ plane ticket with Gulf Air. It's the top performer for punctuality, with up to 100% of flights to this hub touching down on time.
When you step off the plane at CCJ, you'll be in the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Whether you're coming in late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some great hotels near Calicut International Airport. Check in to one of these after your flight to CCJ:
Calicut International Airport has an on-time performance of 76%. This number reflects how often departing flights from CCJ reach their destination as scheduled.
Getting to central Kozhikode from Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
The distance from CCJ to central Kozhikode is about 27 kilometres.
Once you've landed from your flight to CCJ, driving to the centre will take around 50 minutes.
Expect the ride to take roughly 6 hours on public transport.
If you'd like to stay near the action in Kozhikode, book a room at one of these popular options:
Kozhikode highlights
Put these major attractions at the top of your must-see list after hopping off your flight to Kozhikode:
Juma Masjid: A classic place to start your sightseeing, this landmark is around 3 kilometres south of the city centre.
Sopanam Gardens: You'll discover this park roughly 11 kilometres south-east of the centre. It's a great spot to take some time out while exploring Kozhikode.
Kappad Beach: Take on this landmark next. About 14 kilometres north of the city centre, it's well worth stopping by for the full Kozhikode experience.
How to get to Thrissur from Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
The nearby city of Thrissur is about 105 kilometres from CCJ. Heading into the centre by ride-share or cab takes around 2 hours 50 minutes.
Expect a travel time of 4 hours 45 minutes or so when making your way to Thrissur on public transport.
Travelling from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Kunnamkulam
If Kunnamkulam is where you're going, it's around 56 kilometres from Calicut International Airport.
Explore more of India
There's loads more of India begging to be explored. About 274 kilometres north-east of Kozhikode, set out for Bengaluru. On the must-do list? Start with Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple. The most conveniently located airport for this city is Kempegowda International Airport (BLR).
Another city in India that earns its place on your itinerary is Coimbatore. From Kozhikode, it's around 113 kilometres east and is home to attractions like Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park and Sri Sathya Sai Mandir. Find time for Mahatma Gandhi Memorial too. Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) is the main arrival point for this city.
About 274 kilometres south-east of Kozhikode, Madurai brings even more to your adventure. Some of the best reasons to visit include Meenakshi Amman Temple, Meenakshi Sundareshwarar Temple and Meenakshi Amman temple koothiyarkundu. Flying into Madurai Airport (IXM) is the easiest way to get here.