Traveling from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Calicut International Airport to Chennai Airport.
Kozhikode and Chennai are in the UTC+5:30 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
You can choose from 26 weekly Calicut International Airport to Chennai Airport flights. The 07:55 departure with IndiGo is the earliest available. IndiGo operates the last service of the day at 20:20.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to catch your CCJ to MAA flight.
Traveling during a peak month such as January? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
IndiGo is your ticket to exploring Chennai (and maybe even some other exciting corners of India!). Browse the direct flights from Calicut International Airport to Chennai Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline most travelers prefer to fly with on this route is IndiGo.
IndiGo is the most punctual carrier that operates CCJ to MAA flights. A reliable 86.78% of its departures on this route land on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Calicut International Airport to Chennai Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between CCJ and MAA:
Kempegowda International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Cochin International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Calicut International Airport to Chennai Airport flight is $38. A return plane ticket is currently $81. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book seven months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from CCJ to MAA.
The cheapest month for flights from Calicut International Airport to Chennai Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from CCJ to MAA.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Calicut International Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Calicut International Airport, data shows 75.95% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Kozhikode to Calicut International Airport is approximately 17 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 6 hours.
Catching an early flight from Calicut International Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to CCJ:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Calicut International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:
Grab a Chennai Airport rental car and discover Chennai and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Rental are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Chennai Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is roughly 12 miles from the center of Chennai. The drive time takes about 45 minutes.
It typically takes 50 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Calicut International Airport to Chennai Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Chennai in April.
The warmest month in Chennai is May, with temperatures ranging between 82ºF and 99ºF. Lock in your flights from Calicut International Airport to Chennai Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 70ºF and 82ºF. Search for cheap tickets from CCJ to MAA sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of India
You've seen Chennai, now it's time to discover other parts of India. Travel around 180 miles west to Bengaluru to tick off its top attractions. From Bangalore Palace to Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 270 miles south-west of Chennai, Coimbatore is another favorite stop in India. No visit is complete without checking out Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.