Travelling from Chicago to Calicut International Airport (CCJ): what you need to know
Start your holiday planning by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Chicago to Calicut International Airport (CCJ). O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are Chicago's main airports.
Calicut International Airport is located in Kozhikode. The city operates in the UTC+5:30 timezone and is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of Chicago.
To ensure you get on your flight from Chicago to CCJ, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month like August? Popular seasons (like summer, Christmas and New Year) can easily add another hour at security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from Chicago to CCJ. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Take a pause at one of these popular airports:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
ORD is approximately 25 miles from central Chicago. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential travel app will give you the best route and available public transport options.
Planning to catch an early flight from Chicago to Calicut International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near O'Hare International Airport:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to refresh yourself with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Chicago to Calicut International Airport, browse these options when heading out from Chicago Midway International Airport:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
You can get to MDW from central Chicago in about 21 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport takes roughly 46 minutes to travel the 12 miles or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your flight from Chicago to CCJ? Unwind in a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your holiday officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
About Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Chicago to Calicut International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near CCJ:
Getting from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to central Kozhikode
Calicut International Airport is approximately 17 miles from central Kozhikode. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 51 minutes.
It takes around 6 hours and 1 minute to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
£392 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Calicut International Airport. Return flights start from £628. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from Chicago to CCJ, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your ticket from Chicago to Calicut International Airport.
Set up a Price Alert and keep track of changes on this route through push notifications or email. We'll let you know when prices go down. It's all about timing when scoring cheap tickets from Chicago to CCJ.
Use the filters to tailor your flights from Chicago to Calicut International Airport. Simply enter your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
The best time to fly from Chicago to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
August is the most popular month to catch a flight from Chicago to Calicut International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Kozhikode, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
Schedule your flight from Chicago to CCJ for March if you're eager to head to the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Kozhikode to range from 23ºC to 33ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Chicago to Calicut International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC and 31ºC on average.
More about Kozhikode
After locking in your flight from Chicago to Calicut International Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Kozhikode:
One of the best ways to get to know Kozhikode is to visit its leading attractions. Some highlights include Kozhikode Beach, Beypore Beach and Mananchira Square.
Complete your Kozhikode trip with a car rental
Choose one of our car rentals in Kozhikode and see the sights at your own pace. Easily compare rates from trusted rental companies in one go after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Chicago to Calicut International Airport.
