Kannur International Airport
Airport Airport
Kannur International Airport (North Kerala) is located near Mattannur and serves Kannur, Kasaragod and surrounding districts. It operates from a single passenger terminal and handles domestic services and growing international links, particularly to the Middle East and Gulf.
Terminal Guide for Kannur International Airport #
The airport has one modern passenger terminal where check‑in, security and boarding areas are contained in the same building. The layout is compact and designed for efficient movement of passengers, with landside services such as car hire and check‑in concentrated near arrivals and departures.
Getting to and From Kannur International Airport #
Main transport options are taxis, app‑based cabs where available, airport buses and car hire; travel time to Kannur city is commonly 30-60 minutes depending on destination and traffic.
- Airport bus / KSRTC: Scheduled buses link the airport with Kannur and nearby towns-check local timetables for exact routes and times.
- Taxis / app cabs: Taxis and ride‑hail services operate from the airport; prebooking helps for late arrivals.
- Car hire / driving: Several rental companies serve the airport for self‑drive travel; roads to nearby towns are well signposted.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Kannur International Airport #
The terminal offers a range of standard passenger services for an international regional airport: cafés and restaurants, duty‑free (for international departures), car rental desks and passenger information. There are likely to be at least one or two pay lounges and basic Wi‑Fi in the terminal area; charging points are provided in seating areas. Accessibility services are available and should be requested in advance through your airline.
Hotels and Layovers at Kannur International Airport #
There are a range of hotels and guesthouses in the Kannur region and in the nearby town of Mattannur; many hotels offer prearranged airport transfers. For major hotel chain booking pages use the parent sites (examples):
- marriott.com
- accor.com
- hilton.com
Tips for long layovers: arrange a day room or prebook an airport transfer; local guesthouses are closest for short visits.
Tips for Kannur International Airport #
- There is an airport bus service and local KSRTC services that connect Kannur airport to nearby towns-check schedules before you travel as timings can change.
- The airport is located outside Kannur city (in Mattannur); expect 30-60 minutes to reach different coastal or city points depending on traffic.
- Taxis and app‑based cabs (where available) are convenient for direct hotel transfers - prebook for late‑night arrivals.
Weather & Climate near Kannur International Airport #
Kannur International Airport's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 21°C to 34°C. Heavy rainfall (4207 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C. The driest month with just 4 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is hot, feeling like 28°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 31°C. Light rainfall.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 34°C due to high humidity. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 35°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (270 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (973 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (1357 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Heavy rain (764 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Heavy rain (342 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C. Heavy rain (264 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C. Light rainfall.
