Flying from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Muscat International Airport to Calicut International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Kozhikode is UTC+5:30, which is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Muscat.
Flights from MCT to CCJ start from 02:15 — the earliest with Air India Express. The latest departure is at 22:55 with SalamAir. Overall, you can choose from 31 weekly Muscat International Airport to Calicut International Airport flights.
Your MCT to CCJ flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
You can travel nonstop to Kozhikode, India. Book a ticket with one of these carriers offering direct flights from Muscat International Airport to Calicut International Airport:
Most passengers choose to fly with Air India Express on this route.
Oman Air is the most punctual carrier that offers MCT to CCJ flights. A dependable 91.8% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Muscat International Airport to Calicut International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between MCT and CCJ include:
Kempegowda International Airport
Sharjah International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
£43 is currently the best price for a one-way Muscat International Airport to Calicut International Airport flight. Return flights start from £89. These fares may change depending on demand.
Book five months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from MCT to CCJ.
The cheapest month for flights from Muscat International Airport to Calicut International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from MCT to CCJ.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Muscat International Airport to Calicut International Airport.
Handy information about Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Muscat International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from MCT touch down on schedule 85.46% of the time.
To get to Muscat International Airport from central Muscat, it takes about 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 7 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Muscat International Airport to Calicut International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to MCT:
Arriving at Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Muscat 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
Calicut International Airport to central Kozhikode has a drive time of about 50 minutes. It's approximately 17 miles away.
It takes roughly 6 hours if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Muscat International Airport to Calicut International Airport. January is the most popular month to visit Kozhikode. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Muscat International Airport to Calicut International Airport for March if you'd like to explore Kozhikode during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MCT to CCJ sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Kozhikode has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of India just waiting to be explored. Around 170 miles north-east of Kozhikode, a trip to Bengaluru will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Around 220 miles south-east of Kozhikode, Tirunelveli is another essential stop in India. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Smart City, Green Space Phase I, Ramalingam Nagar Park, Udaiyarpatti Lake and Master Kings Family.