Traveling from Kozhikode Airport (CCJ) to Dammam Airport (DMM): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Kozhikode Airport to Dammam Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 4 hours 40 minutes.
Dammam is two hours 30 minutes behind Kozhikode and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
Each week, there are ten Kozhikode Airport to Dammam Airport flights.
Leave enough time to make your CCJ to DMM flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Jetting into Dammam (and then exploring more of Saudi Arabia!) is a snap with IndiGo. This popular carrier has direct flights from Kozhikode Airport to Dammam Airport.
Most travelers choose to fly with IndiGo on this route.
Air India Express is the most punctual carrier operating CCJ to DMM flights. An exceptional 80.65% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kozhikode Airport to Dammam Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between CCJ and DMM:
Dubai Airport
Zayed International Airport
Sharjah Airport
Handy information about Kozhikode Airport (CCJ)
Kozhikode Airport has an excellent on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from CCJ touch down on schedule 80% of the time.
To reach Kozhikode Airport from central Kozhikode, it takes around 50 minutes if you're traveling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 27 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your vacation off to a relaxed start by staying near CCJ. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Kozhikode Airport to Dammam Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Dammam Airport (DMM)
Grab a Dammam Airport rental car and discover Dammam and beyond with your own wheels. Sixt, Alamo and Final Rentals are top outlets to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Dammam Airport about one week before you set off.
When to fly to Dammam Airport (DMM)
July is the most popular month for flights from Kozhikode Airport to Dammam Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Dammam in March.
The warmest month in Dammam is July, with temperatures ranging between 31ºC (88ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Book your flights from Kozhikode Airport to Dammam Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CCJ to DMM around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Dammam has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Saudi Arabia you should also see. About 386 kilometers south-west of Dammam, a visit to Riyadh will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Al Masmak Palace Museum, King Abdulaziz Historical Center and The National Museum.
Al Kharj is another place to check out during your Saudi Arabia trip. Make your way to this destination, which is about 370 kilometers south-west of Dammam, to take in highlights like King Abdulaziz Grand Mosque.