Flying from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Calicut International Airport.
Kozhikode's timezone is UTC+5:30, making Kozhikode two hours 30 minutes ahead of Jeddah.
Flights from JED to CCJ start from 00:05 — the earliest with IndiGo. The latest departure is at 23:30 with IndiGo. Overall, you can take your pick of 29 weekly King Abdulaziz International Airport to Calicut International Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your JED to CCJ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Flying during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Calicut International Airport, so jetting to Kozhikode (and then visiting more of India!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
IndiGo has the highest passenger demand on this route.
IndiGo is the most punctual carrier that offers JED to CCJ flights. An impressive 83.61% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Calicut International Airport. These are the top stopovers between JED and CCJ:
King Fahd International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Sharjah International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way King Abdulaziz International Airport to Calicut International Airport flight is £85. A round-trip ticket is currently £232. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book five months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from JED to CCJ.
April is the cheapest month for flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Calicut International Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from JED to CCJ by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Calicut International Airport.
Handy information about King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
King Abdulaziz International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 81.7% of flights that take off from JED reach their destination on time.
Central Jeddah to King Abdulaziz International Airport is approximately 12 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near JED. Whether you're taking an early flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Calicut International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a King Abdulaziz International Airport to Calicut International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CCJ instead:
Getting from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to central Kozhikode
From Calicut International Airport, Kozhikode is approximately 17 miles away. It takes around 50 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 6 hours.
When to fly to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
January is the most popular month for flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Calicut International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Kozhikode in April.
When reserving your flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Calicut International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Kozhikode, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from JED to CCJ sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Kozhikode has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of India waiting to be discovered. Around 170 miles north-east of Kozhikode, a visit to Bengaluru will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Around 220 miles south-east of Kozhikode, Tirunelveli is another essential stop in India. No visit is complete without checking out Smart City, Green Space Phase I, Ramalingam Nagar Park, Udaiyarpatti Lake and Master Kings Family.
