Cheap Flights to Calicut International Airport
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Calicut International Airport, also known as Karipur Airport, is located in the Malappuram district of Kerala, about 26 to 28 kilometers from Kozhikode city center. Opened in 1988 and gaining international status in 2006, the airport handled nearly 3.7 million passengers in the 2024-2025 fiscal year, an 11.3% increase from the prior year, and serves as an operating base for Air India Express.
Airport code
CCJ (ICAO: VOCL)
Location
Karipur, Malappuram district, Kerala, India
Distance from city center
Approximately 26–28 km
Airlines serving
Air India Express (base), IndiGo, SpiceJet, Emirates, Etihad, Qatar Airways
Popular Routes to and from Calicut
Extensive Gulf connections anchor Calicut’s international network, alongside strong domestic links across South India.
Route Type
Popular Connections
Regional
Long-Haul International
Best Time to Book Cheap Flights
Booking 4 to 8 weeks ahead generally works well for routes into Calicut. Demand rises significantly around major Gulf and Indian holiday travel periods, given the airport’s large expatriate passenger base, so booking further ahead is recommended for travel during those times.
About Kozhikode (Calicut)
Kozhikode, historically known as Calicut, has a rich history as a major hub of the spice trade, once drawing merchants and explorers from around the world. The city offers sandy beaches and a distinct cultural identity within Kerala’s Malabar region, along with a strong connection to the Gulf through decades of Malayali migration
Things to Know When Flying Into Calicut
Air India Express operates the largest number of scheduled flights at Calicut, with around 78 weekly departures.
Terminal 1 handles domestic flights, while Terminal 2 manages international flights, accommodating around 250 passengers during peak hours.
The runway was extended from 6,000 to 9,000 feet to accommodate larger aircraft and growing traffic.
Calicut ranks as the 12th busiest airport in India by passenger traffic, reflecting its importance to the Malabar region.
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FAQs — Flights to International Airport
Air India Express is the largest operator at Calicut, with about 78 weekly departures, alongside IndiGo, SpiceJet, Emirates, Etihad, and Qatar Airways among 13 airlines connecting to 20 destinations.
Bengaluru is one of the busiest routes from Calicut, alongside Mumbai and Chennai, with strong domestic demand across South India.
Yes, Calicut offers extensive Gulf connections, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Muscat, reflecting the large Malayali expatriate community in the Middle East.
Calicut International Airport, also known as Karipur Airport, is located about 26 to 28 kilometers from Kozhikode city center, in the Malappuram district of Kerala.
Kozhikode, historically known as Calicut, is known for its rich spice trade history, sandy beaches, and role as a major hub of Kerala's Malabar region.
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