Flying from Istanbul to Kozhikode Calicut International Airport (CCJ): What you need to know
Kozhikode Calicut International Airport is located in Kozhikode. The city operates on the UTC+5:30 timezone and is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Istanbul.
Your flight from Istanbul to CCJ won't wait if you're 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 like August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during high season in general.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Istanbul to CCJ with a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Istanbul Airport (IST), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between IST and CCJ include:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)
Travelling from central Istanbul to IST takes about 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Istanbul Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Kozhikode Calicut International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Knock a new city off your list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Istanbul to Kozhikode Calicut International Airport, browse these options when departing from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
SAW is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Istanbul to CCJ flight? Unwind in a hotel near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
77% of flights departing Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Kozhikode Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
Have a late flight from Istanbul to Kozhikode Calicut International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near CCJ and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Getting from Kozhikode Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to central Kozhikode
From Kozhikode Calicut International Airport, central Kozhikode is around 27 kilometres away. It takes about 50 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Kozhikode Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
ر.ق. 752 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Kozhikode Calicut International Airport. A return flight starts from ر.ق. 2,096. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Istanbul to CCJ if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
Affordable Istanbul to Kozhikode Calicut International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Kozhikode Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
October is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Kozhikode Calicut International Airport (CCJ). Visit Kozhikode in September if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Kozhikode is March, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your Istanbul to CCJ plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January sees temperatures of between 21ºC and 31ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Kozhikode Calicut International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Kozhikode
After booking your flight from Istanbul to Kozhikode Calicut International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Kozhikode:
Juma Masjid and Beypore Beach are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Kozhikode itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Mangrove Forests.
Explore more of India
Kozhikode has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of India waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometres northeast of Kozhikode, a visit to Bengaluru will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
Around 113 kilometres east of Kozhikode, Coimbatore is another essential stop in India. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Sri Sathya Sai Mandir and Mahatma Gandhi Memorial.
