Flying from Colombo to Calicut International Airport (CCJ): what you need to know
Planning your vacation begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Colombo. Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Colombo to Calicut International Airport (CCJ) departing from here.
Kozhikode's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Colombo. Calicut International Airport is located in Kozhikode.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from Colombo to CCJ.
Travelling during a popular month such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight from Colombo to CCJ. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Chennai Airport (MAA)
The distance from central Colombo to CMB is around 32 kilometres. Use Google Maps for the best route, whether you plan to drive or take public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Bandaranaike International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Colombo to Calicut International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
About Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Colombo to Calicut International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CCJ instead:
Getting from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to central Kozhikode
From Calicut International Airport, Kozhikode is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 51 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 6 hours and 1 minute if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
C$164 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Calicut International Airport. Return flights start from C$348. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
To pick up flight tickets from Colombo to CCJ, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your ticket from Colombo to Calicut International Airport.
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Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Colombo to Calicut International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
The best time to fly from Colombo to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
April is the quietest time of year to fly to Kozhikode. Alternatively, join the crowds and visit in August. This is the busiest month for flights from Colombo to Calicut International Airport, but the best time to go is up to you.
The warmest month in Kozhikode is March, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Colombo to CCJ in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap flights from Colombo to Calicut International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC and 31ºC on average.
More about Kozhikode
Once you've booked your flight from Colombo to Calicut International Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Kozhikode:
Every great vacation has to include some sightseeing. Kozhikode Beach, Beypore Beach and Mananchira Square are must-do's during your Kozhikode adventure.
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