Flying from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS): what you need to know
Varanasi's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Kozhikode.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your CCJ to VNS flight.
During popular months such as January, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Calicut International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between CCJ and VNS include:
Kempegowda International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
$117 is currently the best price for a one-way Calicut International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $245. These fares may change based on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from CCJ to VNS, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when looking for a flight from Calicut International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport.
Snapping up cheap flights from CCJ to VNS couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Calicut International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
Of the departures from Calicut International Airport, 75.95% touch down on time at their destination.
Calicut International Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Kozhikode. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 6 hours.
Have an early flight from Calicut International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near CCJ:
Arriving at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
Book a hotel close to VNS if you're catching a late Calicut International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) to central Varanasi
Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport to central Varanasi has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
When to fly to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Calicut International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Varanasi. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Varanasi is May, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 43ºC. Book your flights from Calicut International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CCJ to VNS in January. Temperatures average between 10ºC and 25ºC then.
Explore more of India
Kanpur is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be discovered once you've seen Varanasi. Around 290 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Allen Forest Zoo, J K Temple and Kanpur Memorial Church.
Around 257 kilometres north-west of Varanasi, Lucknow is another essential stop in India. Start your sightseeing at Bara Imambara main gate, Chota Imambara and Rumi Darwaza.