Flying from Chikkalthana Airport (IXU) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ): what you need to know
Aurangabad and Kozhikode are in the UTC+5:30 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
To ensure you get on your IXU to CCJ flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Chikkalthana Airport to Calicut International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between IXU and CCJ include:
Kempegowda International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chikkalthana Airport (IXU) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
At the moment, $74 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Chikkalthana Airport to Calicut International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $265. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from IXU to CCJ. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when looking for your flight from Chikkalthana Airport to Calicut International Airport.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from IXU to CCJ.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Chikkalthana Airport to Calicut International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Chikkalthana Airport (IXU)
67.18% of flights that depart Chikkalthana Airport land at their destination on time.
Chikkalthana Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Aurangabad. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near IXU? If you're boarding an early flight from Chikkalthana Airport to Calicut International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
If you're coming in on a late Chikkalthana Airport to Calicut International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near CCJ:
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 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport takes about 6 hours.
When to fly to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
January is the busiest month for flights from Chikkalthana Airport to Calicut International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Kozhikode in April.
Lock in your flight from Chikkalthana Airport to Calicut International Airport for March if you want to visit Kozhikode during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 33ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC and 31ºC. Search for cheap tickets from IXU to CCJ around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
You've seen Kozhikode, now it's time to discover other parts of India. Travel about 274 kilometres north-east to Bengaluru to tick off its top sights. From Bangalore Palace to Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in India, head for Tirunelveli, about 354 kilometres south-east of Kozhikode. Smart City, Green Space Phase I, Ramalingam Nagar Park, Udaiyarpatti Lake and Master Kings Family are among its highlights.