Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ): what you need to know
The timezone in Kozhikode is UTC+5:30, which is five hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MEL to CCJ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Travelling during a peak month such as January? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Calicut International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between MEL and CCJ:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
RM1,228 is currently the best price for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Calicut International Airport flight. Return flights start from RM2,461. These prices may change depending on availability.
To score cheap tickets from MEL to CCJ, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Calicut International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across each month and score a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from MEL to CCJ by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Calicut International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Of the flights that depart from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% land on time at their destination.
To reach Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Calicut International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to MEL:
Arriving at Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
If you're landing on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Calicut International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near CCJ:
Getting from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to central Kozhikode
From Calicut International Airport, Kozhikode is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 6 hours.
When to fly to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Calicut International Airport. January is the most popular month to head to Kozhikode. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Kozhikode is March, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Calicut International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from MEL to CCJ in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be explored once you've seen Kozhikode. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
If you're ready to explore another corner of India, head for Tirunelveli, roughly 354 kilometres south-east of Kozhikode. Smart City, Green Space Phase I, Ramalingam Nagar Park, Udaiyarpatti Lake and Master Kings Family are among its highlights.
