Flying from Salalah Airport (SLL) to Kozhikode Airport (CCJ): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Salalah Airport to Kozhikode Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 5 minutes.
Kozhikode's timezone is UTC+5:30, making Kozhikode one hour 30 minutes ahead of Salalah.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SLL to CCJ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Flying during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Air India Express has direct flights from Salalah Airport to Kozhikode Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Kozhikode — and maybe even more of India if time allows.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Air India Express.
Air India Express is the most punctual carrier operating SLL to CCJ flights.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Salalah Airport to Kozhikode Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SLL and CCJ:
Dubai Airport
Sharjah Airport
Muscat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Salalah Airport (SLL) to Kozhikode Airport (CCJ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Salalah Airport to Kozhikode Airport flight is R 2,890. A round-trip ticket right now is R 6,263. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book 11 months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from SLL to CCJ.
The cheapest month for flights from Salalah Airport to Kozhikode Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from SLL to CCJ by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Salalah Airport to Kozhikode Airport.
Handy information about Salalah Airport (SLL)
63% of flights taking off from Salalah Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Salalah Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Salalah. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Salalah Airport to Kozhikode Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to SLL:
Arriving at Kozhikode Airport (CCJ)
Consider booking a hotel near CCJ if you're on a late Salalah Airport to Kozhikode Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Getting from Kozhikode Airport (CCJ) to central Kozhikode
Kozhikode Airport to the centre of Kozhikode has a drive time of around 50 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Kozhikode Airport (CCJ)
July is the busiest month for flights from Salalah Airport to Kozhikode Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Kozhikode in March.
Book your flight from Salalah Airport to Kozhikode Airport for March if you'd like to go to Kozhikode during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SLL to CCJ around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Kozhikode has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of India just waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres north-east of Kozhikode, a visit to Bengaluru will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
Around 354 kilometres south-east of Kozhikode, Tirunelveli is another favourite stop in India. Start your sightseeing at Veda Thavro (Krishnan Temple), ISKCON Tirunelveli and Sri Kailasanather & Sri Soundaravalli Ambal Temple.