Flying from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ): what you need to know
Kozhikode's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Varanasi.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your VNS to CCJ flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
RM276 is the best price for a one-way Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to Calicut International Airport flight. A return flight starts from RM576. These prices may change depending on demand.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from VNS to CCJ. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
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Handy information about Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
55.22% of flights leaving from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Varanasi. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Searching for a handy hotel near VNS? If you've booked an early flight from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to Calicut International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
If you're landing on a late Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to Calicut International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these options near CCJ:
Getting from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to central Kozhikode
Calicut International Airport is roughly 27 kilometres from central Kozhikode. The drive time takes about 50 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 6 hours.
When to fly to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
January is the busiest month for flights from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to Calicut International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Kozhikode in April.
The warmest month in Kozhikode is March, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to Calicut International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from VNS to CCJ in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
Kozhikode has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of India just waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres north-east of Kozhikode, a visit to Bengaluru will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Around 354 kilometres south-east of Kozhikode, Tirunelveli is another essential stop in India. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Smart City, Green Space Phase I, Ramalingam Nagar Park, Udaiyarpatti Lake and Master Kings Family.