Flying from Istanbul to Calicut International Airport (CCJ): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning underway by considering where you'll board your flight from Istanbul to Calicut International Airport (CCJ). Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are Istanbul's main airports.
Kozhikode is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Istanbul. Calicut International Airport is located in Kozhikode, which follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Your flight from Istanbul to CCJ won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Peak season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Istanbul to CCJ departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
IST is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Want an easy start to your travels? Stay near Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Istanbul to Calicut International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Istanbul to Calicut International Airport. Check out these connections between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and CCJ:
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in around 1 hour 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 55 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your Istanbul to CCJ flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
76.93% of all departures from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
About Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
Reserve a hotel close to CCJ if you're catching a late flight from Istanbul to Calicut International Airport. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to central Kozhikode
Central Kozhikode is around 27 kilometres from Calicut International Airport and takes about 50 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a cab, car hire or ride-share.
It takes around 6 hours if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Calicut International Airport is ر.ق. 491. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 1,352. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Istanbul to CCJ. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Istanbul to Calicut International Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Save on your flight from Istanbul to Calicut International Airport by using filters. Choose your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding your trip dates. April is the quietest month to visit Kozhikode. August is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Calicut International Airport (CCJ), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Book an Istanbul to CCJ flight ticket departing in March if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Kozhikode to range from 23ºC to 33ºC.
January has temperatures of between 21ºC and 31ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Calicut International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Kozhikode
Start your Kozhikode trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Calicut International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
Your trip to Kozhikode wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Attractions you can't miss include Juma Masjid, Beypore Beach and Mangrove Forests.
Explore more of India
Kozhikode will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of India you should also see. Around 274 kilometres north-east of Kozhikode, a visit to Bengaluru will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in India, consider Coimbatore, about 113 kilometres east of Kozhikode. Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Sri Sathya Sai Mandir and Mahatma Gandhi Memorial are key highlights.
