Calicut International Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
CCJ
ICAO Code
VOCL
Airport Type
Large Airport
Class
International

Calicut International Airport (CCJ), also known as Karipur Airport, serves Kozhikode and the Malabar region of Kerala. It operates domestic flights and a significant number of international services, particularly to the Middle East.

The airport consists of a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and international operations; facilities are scaled to regional traffic with seasonal peaks.

Calicut International Airport
Elevation: 104 m
11.1360, 75.9552

Terminal Guide for Calicut International Airport #

Single terminal: CCJ has one passenger terminal where check-in, security and arrivals are concentrated. Gates are within the same building and walk times are short.

No inter-terminal transfer is required since all passenger operations take place in the single terminal structure.

Getting to and From Calicut International Airport #

Calicut Airport is a road trip away from Kozhikode city; typical travel time to city centre is around 40-60 minutes depending on traffic and exact destination.

  • Rail/Metro: No rail link directly to the terminal; the nearest railway stations are in Kozhikode and other nearby towns.
  • Buses: Local and intercity buses serve routes to and from the airport area.
  • Taxis: Taxis and car hires are commonly used for transfers; pre-arranged hotel shuttles are an option.
  • Driving: Road access is along regional roads with on-site parking available at the terminal.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Calicut International Airport #

Facilities at Calicut International focus on the needs of regional and international routes to the Middle East and domestic services.

  • Lounges: Limited lounge facilities operated by airlines or the airport.
  • Food & drink: Cafés and small restaurants are available landside and airside.
  • Wi‑Fi: Public Wi‑Fi is often available; connection details appear on the terminal landing page.
  • Charging: A limited number of charging points are available in seating areas.
  • Accessibility: Basic accessible facilities are provided; request assistance from your airline in advance.

Tips for Calicut International Airport #

  • Calicut (Kozhikode) handles a lot of traffic to the Middle East - flights can be seasonal and schedules may change, so reconfirm timings close to travel.
  • The airport is landlocked by hilly roads; allow extra time for road transfers in poor weather.
  • Local taxis and pre-arranged hotel transfers are the usual way into Kozhikode and surrounding towns.

Weather & Climate near Calicut International Airport #

Climate

Calicut International Airport's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 34°C. Heavy rainfall (3180 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 85 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JanuaryFebruaryDecember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
39°
Warmest Month
15°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 3 mm and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
22° 32°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.4h daylight

February

February is hot, feeling like 29°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° 33°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

9 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
11.7h daylight

March

March is hot, feeling like 31°C. Light rainfall.

83 Excellent

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
24° 34°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

April

April is the hottest month, feeling like 34°C due to high humidity. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

34°
Feels Like Hot
30°C
Temperature
25° 34°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
12.3h daylight

May

May is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (238 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

35°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
25° 33°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

238 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.5h daylight

June

June is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (756 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 29°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

756 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
12.7h daylight

July

July is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (896 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
22° 28°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

896 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
12.6h daylight

August

August is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Heavy rain (470 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 28°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

470 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.4h daylight

September

September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Heavy rain (252 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 29°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

252 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

October

October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Heavy rain (277 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° 30°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

277 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.8h daylight

November

November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C. Significant rainfall (144 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° 31°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

144 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.5h daylight

December

December is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. Light rainfall.

91 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 31°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.3h daylight

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