Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ): what you need to know
The timezone in Kozhikode is UTC+5:30, which is five hours 30 minutes behind Sydney.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your SYD to CCJ flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Calicut International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SYD and CCJ:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
$580 is the lowest price for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Calicut International Airport flight. Return flights start from $1,112. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SYD to CCJ if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Calicut International Airport.
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Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Calicut International Airport.
Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
69.62% of flights that leave from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Sydney to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Calicut International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near SYD:
Arriving at Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
Book a hotel close to CCJ if you're catching a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Calicut International Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Getting from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to central Kozhikode
Calicut International Airport is roughly 27 kilometres from the centre of Kozhikode. The drive time takes about 50 minutes.
It typically takes 6 hours to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
The quietest month for a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Calicut International Airport is April, while January is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Kozhikode based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Calicut International Airport for March if you'd like to go to 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 SYD to CCJ around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored after you've experienced Kozhikode. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Tirunelveli is another essential stop in India and is around 354 kilometres south-east of Kozhikode. No trip is complete without seeing Smart City, Green Space Phase I, Ramalingam Nagar Park, Udaiyarpatti Lake and Master Kings Family.