Flying from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, making Athens three hours 30 minutes behind Kozhikode.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your CCJ to ATH flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Calicut International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between CCJ and ATH include:
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Bahrain International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Calicut International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight is $459. A round-trip ticket is currently $1,143. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from CCJ to ATH. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from Calicut International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from CCJ to ATH by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Calicut International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
When it comes to Calicut International Airport's on-time performance, 75.95% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Calicut International Airport from central Kozhikode, it takes around 50 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 6 hours.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near CCJ. Whether you're taking an early flight from Calicut International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you're getting in on a late Calicut International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near ATH:
Go where the road takes you with an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and chase adventure across Athens and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to the centre of Athens has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Calicut International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Athens. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Calicut International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Athens during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 37ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from CCJ to ATH sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be explored after you've experienced Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens, Larisa is another favourite stop in Greece. Experience major highlights starting with Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.
