Travelling from King Fahd International Airport (DMM) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from King Fahd International Airport to Calicut International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Kozhikode is UTC+5:30, which is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Dammam.
Take your pick of 23 weekly King Fahd International Airport to Calicut International Airport flights. The 00:05 departure with IndiGo is the earliest you can take. Air India Express operates the last service of the day at 16:20.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your DMM to CCJ flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
IndiGo is your ticket to exploring Kozhikode (and maybe even some other great corners of India!). Check out the direct flights from King Fahd International Airport to Calicut International Airport offered by this airline.
Most travellers choose to fly with IndiGo on this route.
IndiGo ranks as the top on-time carrier for DMM to CCJ flights, with 88.52% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from King Fahd International Airport to Calicut International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between DMM and CCJ:
Bahrain International Airport
Dubai Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Fahd International Airport (DMM) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way King Fahd International Airport to Calicut International Airport flight is C$130. A return plane ticket right now is C$344. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from DMM to CCJ, reserve your trip five months ahead of your departure.
April is the cheapest month for flights from King Fahd International Airport to Calicut International Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from DMM to CCJ by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from King Fahd International Airport to Calicut International Airport.
Handy information about King Fahd International Airport (DMM)
King Fahd International Airport has an excellent on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from DMM touch down on schedule 83.88% of the time.
To get to King Fahd International Airport from central Dammam, it takes about 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
Arriving at Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
If you're getting in on a late King Fahd International Airport to Calicut International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near CCJ:
Getting from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to central Kozhikode
Calicut International Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from central Kozhikode. The drive time takes around 50 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 6 hours.
When to fly to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from King Fahd International Airport to Calicut International Airport. January is the busiest month to visit Kozhikode. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Kozhikode is March, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from King Fahd International Airport to Calicut International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DMM to CCJ in January. Average temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) then.
Explore more of India
You've done Kozhikode, now it's time to explore other parts of India. Travel about 274 kilometres north-east to Bengaluru to tick off its leading sights. From Bangalore Palace to Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 354 kilometres south-east of Kozhikode, Tirunelveli is another essential stop in India. Experience major highlights starting with Smart City, Green Space Phase I, Ramalingam Nagar Park, Udaiyarpatti Lake and Master Kings Family.