Travelling from Colombo to Calicut International Airport (CCJ): What you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with figuring out where you'll leave from 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) jetting off from here.
Calicut International Airport is located in Kozhikode. The city's timezone is UTC+5:30 — the same as Colombo.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Colombo to CCJ.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
Located around 16 kilometres from the centre of Colombo, RML can be reached in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Colombo Ratmalana Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Colombo to Calicut International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Cross another spot off your travel list or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Colombo to Calicut International Airport, here's where you can stop when setting off from Bandaranaike International Airport:
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Chennai Airport (MAA)
CMB is around 32 kilometres from central Colombo. It'll take 40 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Colombo to CCJ flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Bandaranaike International Airport:
75.71% of flights leaving Bandaranaike International Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
Book a hotel near CCJ if you have a late flight from Colombo to Calicut International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
Getting from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to central Kozhikode
Calicut International Airport is around 27 kilometres from the centre of Kozhikode. It takes around 50 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling on public transport takes around 6 hours.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
RM472 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Calicut International Airport. Return flights start from RM854. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Colombo to CCJ if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your Colombo to Calicut International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
August is the busiest month for flights from Colombo to Calicut International Airport (CCJ). Plan your visit to Kozhikode in April for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Kozhikode is March, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your Colombo to CCJ plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Colombo to Calicut International Airport in January when temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
More about Kozhikode
Once you've booked your flight from Colombo to Calicut International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Kozhikode:
Juma Masjid and Beypore Beach are just the start of the major attractions to put on your Kozhikode must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Mangrove Forests.
Explore more of India
You've seen Kozhikode, now it's time to explore more of India. Travel around 274 kilometres north-east to Bengaluru to check off its leading sights. From Meenakshi Temple to Museum of Art & Photography and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in India, consider Coimbatore, roughly 113 kilometres east of Kozhikode. Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Sri Sathya Sai Mandir and Mahatma Gandhi Memorial are the start of reasons to visit.
