Flying from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ): what you need to know
Madurai and Kozhikode share the UTC+5:30 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your IXM to CCJ flight.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're traveling during a peak period in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Madurai Airport to Calicut International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between IXM and CCJ:
Kempegowda International Airport
Chennai Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
$65 is the best price for a one-way Madurai Airport to Calicut International Airport flight. Return flights start at $136. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from IXM to CCJ if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when looking for your flight from Madurai Airport to Calicut International Airport.
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Handy information about Madurai Airport (IXM)
71.91% of flights departing from Madurai Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Madurai Airport is around 13 kilometers from central Madurai. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Looking for a handy hotel close to IXM? If you're catching an early flight from Madurai Airport to Calicut International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Madurai Airport to Calicut International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CCJ instead:
Getting from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to central Kozhikode
Calicut International Airport to central Kozhikode has a drive time of about 50 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometers away.
Traveling to the center by public transport takes about 6 hours.
When to fly to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Madurai Airport to Calicut International Airport. January is the most popular month to head to Kozhikode. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Madurai Airport to Calicut International Airport for March if you want to visit Kozhikode during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IXM to CCJ in January. Temperatures average between 21ºC (70ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) then.
Explore more of India
You've visited Kozhikode, now it's time to explore other corners of India. Journey about 274 kilometers north-east to Bengaluru to tick off its leading sights. From Bangalore Palace to Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in India, consider Tirunelveli, roughly 354 kilometers south-east of Kozhikode. Smart City, Green Space Phase I, Ramalingam Nagar Park, Udaiyarpatti Lake and Master Kings Family are among its highlights.