Travelling from London to Calicut International Airport (CCJ): What you need to know
London has plenty of airports to start your journey from. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to Calicut International Airport (CCJ). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other major bases.
The timezone in Kozhikode is UTC+5:30, which is five hours 30 minutes ahead of London. Calicut International Airport is located in Kozhikode.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from London to CCJ.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from London to CCJ departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Muscat International Airport (MCT)
LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Calicut International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 68.18% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Experience more along the way with a stopover on your flight from London to Calicut International Airport. Here's where you can connect between London Gatwick Airport and CCJ:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your London to CCJ flight? Relax in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your break officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
69.26% of flights departing London Gatwick Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Whether just for an hour or a handful of days, a stopover can make your journey feel a bit less hectic. When flying out of Stansted Airport (STN), you can book a flight ticket from London to Calicut International Airport (CCJ) with a stop at Dubai Airport (DXB).
The journey to STN from the centre of London is around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay close to Stansted Airport and know you'll reach your boarding gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early London to Calicut International Airport flight:
The on-time performance rating of STN is 64.73%. In other words, that's how frequently flights from this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
About Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
If you're arriving on a late flight from London to Calicut International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near CCJ:
Getting from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to central Kozhikode
From Calicut International Airport, central Kozhikode is around 27 kilometres away. It takes about 50 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 6 hours.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
At the moment, $590 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Calicut International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,025. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to CCJ if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your London to Calicut International Airport ticket.
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Find a cheap flight from London to Calicut International Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from London to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
August is the most popular month for flights from London to Calicut International Airport (CCJ). Plan your visit to Kozhikode in April if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Before locking in your London to CCJ flight ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. March is the warmest month in Kozhikode, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 33ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Calicut International Airport in January when temperatures are between 21ºC and 31ºC.
More about Kozhikode
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Kozhikode right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from London to Calicut International Airport:
Juma Masjid and Beypore Beach are a couple of top attractions to add to your Kozhikode travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Mangrove Forests.
Explore more of India
Kozhikode has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of India you'll want to see. About 274 kilometres north-east of Kozhikode, a trip to Bengaluru will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
Around 113 kilometres east of Kozhikode, Coimbatore is another essential stop in India. No visit is complete without checking out Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Sri Sathya Sai Mandir and Mahatma Gandhi Memorial.