Travelling from Kozhikode Airport (CCJ) to Madinah Airport (MED): what you need to know
Madinah's timezone is UTC+3, making Madinah two hours 30 minutes behind Kozhikode.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your CCJ to MED flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kozhikode Airport to Madinah Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between CCJ and MED:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Sharjah Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kozhikode Airport (CCJ) to Madinah Airport (MED)
Right now, $435 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Kozhikode Airport to Madinah Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $825. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from CCJ to MED. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Kozhikode Airport to Madinah Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across the month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Kozhikode Airport (CCJ)
80% of flights leaving Kozhikode Airport touch down at their destination as planned. Given its solid on-time performance, delays are unlikely when flying out of CCJ.
To get to Kozhikode Airport from central Kozhikode, it'll take around 50 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to CCJ? If you're boarding an early flight from Kozhikode Airport to Madinah Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Madinah Airport (MED)
If you're getting in on a late Kozhikode Airport to Madinah Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near MED:
Travel at your own pace with a Madinah Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Enterprise or Budget and venture far and wide through Madinah and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Madinah Airport around four weeks before you travel.
When to fly to Madinah Airport (MED)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Kozhikode Airport to Madinah Airport. September is the busiest month to head to Madinah. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Kozhikode Airport to Madinah Airport for August if you'd like to visit Madinah during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 44ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from CCJ to MED in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 8ºC and 25ºC on average.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Jeddah is just one of the many cities in Saudi Arabia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Madinah. Around 338 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Jeddah Old Town (Al Balad), Digital Art Museum (Team Lab) and Jeddah Beach.
Around 338 kilometres south of Madinah, Mecca is another essential stop in Saudi Arabia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Almashar Alharam Mosque, Mecca and Masjid Al Khaif.