Airport
Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
Calicut International Airport is the main air gateway to Kozhikode and Kerala's Malabar region, including Malappuram, Wayanad and Palakkad. Compare transfer options to Kozhikode city centre and nearby destinations, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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About Calicut International Airport
Calicut International Airport is the main international airport serving Kozhikode and the wider Malabar region of Kerala, including Malappuram, Wayanad and Palakkad. Opened in 1988 at Karipur, it is known for its tabletop runway and strong connections to Gulf destinations.
Located about 28 km from central Kozhikode, the airport handles both domestic and international traffic through separate domestic and international terminals. It serves a large number of travellers from the Malabar region, particularly for flights to and from the Middle East.
The airport is reached by road via National Highways 966 and 66, with taxis, app-based cabs, KSRTC bus services and private transfers available for the journey to Kozhikode and nearby towns such as Malappuram.
Passenger facilities include dining outlets, duty-free shopping, lounges, free Wi-Fi in designated areas, currency exchange, prayer rooms and accessibility services, making it a practical gateway for visitors arriving in northern Kerala.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Calicut International Airport operates passenger services through two terminals: a domestic terminal and an international terminal. The international terminal handles flights to Gulf and other overseas destinations, while the domestic terminal serves flights within India.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Calicut International Airport
Transfers
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Hourly Chauffeur
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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