Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Calicut International Airport (CCJ): what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll board your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Calicut International Airport (CCJ). Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) are Kuala Lumpur's main airports.
4 hours is the average time for a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Calicut International Airport.
Calicut International Airport is located in Kozhikode. The city operates in the UTC+5:30 timezone and is 2 hours 30 minutes behind Kuala Lumpur.
The most popular route is from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ), with 3 direct services every week. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from KUL to CCJ is the 21:55 AirAsia option. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 21:55 with AirAsia.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Kuala Lumpur to CCJ.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for international flights. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Kuala Lumpur to Calicut International Airport (CCJ) operate out of this terminal.
If you plan to leave from KUL, you can catch a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Calicut International Airport with AirAsia.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and possibly even explore another city. When browsing flights from Kuala Lumpur to CCJ leaving from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Chennai Airport (MAA)
From central Kuala Lumpur, KUL is around 64 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to work out the best way to reach the terminal.
Need a handy hotel close to Kuala Lumpur International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Kuala Lumpur to Calicut International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
Prefer to leave from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)? You can reserve a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Calicut International Airport (CCJ) from this popular hub.
From SZB, direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to CCJ are offered by AirAsia.
Visit friends or family or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Calicut International Airport, here's where you can stop when heading out from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport:
Chennai Airport (MAA)
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Kuala Lumpur to SZB in about 1 hour and 32 minutes. The airport is roughly 24 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 27 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Kuala Lumpur to CCJ, kick back in one of these hotels near Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport:
About Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
Reserve a hotel near CCJ if you're taking a late flight from Kuala Lumpur to Calicut International Airport. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to central Kozhikode
Calicut International Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from central Kozhikode. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 51 minutes.
It takes around 6 hours and 1 minute to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Calicut International Airport is $139. The cheapest price for a return flight is $317. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
You're more likely to find flight tickets from Kuala Lumpur to CCJ if you book 11 months ahead of takeoff. We crunched the flight price data and found that's when fares for this journey are generally at their lowest.
Organise your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Calicut International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best price across every month.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Kuala Lumpur to Calicut International Airport.
The best time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
August is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Calicut International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Kozhikode, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Kozhikode. March is known as the warmest month. Lock in your flights from Kuala Lumpur to CCJ during then and you can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 33ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Kuala Lumpur to Calicut International Airport in January when temperatures average between 21ºC and 31ºC.
More about Kozhikode
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Kozhikode right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Calicut International Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Kozhikode Beach, Beypore Beach and Mananchira Square are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Kozhikode itinerary.
Complete your Kozhikode trip with a car rental
Once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Kuala Lumpur to Calicut International Airport, your next task is choosing one of our car rentals in Kozhikode. Explore the exclusive deals and instantly compare options on price, fuel policies, and more.