Flying from Kozhikode Airport (CCJ) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Kozhikode Airport to Chennai Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.
Kozhikode and Chennai follow the same timezone, UTC+5:30.
Each week, there are ten Kozhikode Airport to Chennai Airport flights. If you want to jet off as early as possible, take the 07:15 IndiGo flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 20:55 with IndiGo.
To ensure you catch your CCJ to MAA flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Getting to Chennai (and then discovering more of India!) is a breeze with IndiGo. This popular carrier has direct flights from Kozhikode Airport to Chennai Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is IndiGo.
IndiGo tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for CCJ to MAA flights, with 89.92% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kozhikode Airport to Chennai Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between CCJ and MAA:
Mumbai Airport
Bengaluru Airport
Kochi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kozhikode Airport (CCJ) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Kozhikode Airport to Chennai Airport flight is $85. A return plane ticket right now is $174. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book one month before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CCJ to MAA.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Kozhikode Airport to Chennai Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Handy information about Kozhikode Airport (CCJ)
Kozhikode Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from CCJ arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To reach Kozhikode Airport from central Kozhikode, it'll take around 50 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near CCJ. Whether you're taking an early flight from Kozhikode Airport to Chennai Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Kozhikode Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Chennai Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Rental and discover more of Chennai and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Chennai Airport around three weeks before you travel.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
January is the most popular month for flights from Kozhikode Airport to Chennai Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Chennai in September.
When booking your flight from Kozhikode Airport to Chennai Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with the temperature ranging from 28ºC to 37ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from CCJ to MAA in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC and 28ºC on average.
Explore more of India
You've seen Chennai, now it's time to discover more of India. Travel about 290 kilometres west to Bengaluru to check off its top attractions. From Meenakshi Temple to Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple, your itinerary will be busy.
If there's time to check out another great destination in India, head for Coimbatore, roughly 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple are among its highlights.