Travelling from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): what you need to know
Colombo's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Kozhikode.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your CCJ to CMB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months such as January, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Calicut International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between CCJ and CMB include:
Kempegowda International Airport
Chennai Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
77 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Calicut International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. A return flight starts from 188 €. These fares can change depending on demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CCJ to CMB if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Calicut International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from CCJ to CMB.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Calicut International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport.
Handy information about Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
Of the departures from Calicut International Airport, 75.95% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Kozhikode to Calicut International Airport is approximately 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip when using public transport will take about 6 hours.
Booked an early flight from Calicut International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near CCJ:
Arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Calicut International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CMB instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion or Sixt and discover more of Colombo and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Bandaranaike International Airport around two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo
From Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
The quietest month for a flight from Calicut International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is April, while February is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Colombo based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When booking your flight from Calicut International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Colombo, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CCJ to CMB sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Sri Lanka
Moratuwa is just one of the many cities in Sri Lanka waiting to be explored once you've seen Colombo. Around 18 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Boat House, Angulana Beach and Dilmah Conservation One Earth Arboretum.
Jaffna is another favourite destination in Sri Lanka and is around 306 kilometres north of Colombo. No trip is complete without a visit to Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library.