Flying from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ): what you need to know
Kozhikode's timezone is UTC+5:30, making Kozhikode one hour 30 minutes ahead of Baku.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your GYD to CCJ flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Traveling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Calicut International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between GYD and CCJ:
Dubai Airport
Sharjah International Airport
Muscat International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
Currently, AED 672 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Calicut International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is AED 1,598. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from GYD to CCJ if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when looking for a flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Calicut International Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from GYD to CCJ by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Calicut International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
83.46% of flights leaving Heydar Aliyev International Airport reach their destination on schedule. With its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when jetting out of GYD.
To reach Heydar Aliyev International Airport from central Baku, it takes around 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 21 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near GYD? If you're catching an early flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Calicut International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Calicut International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CCJ instead:
Getting from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to central Kozhikode
Calicut International Airport is approximately 27 kilometers from the center of Kozhikode. The drive time takes around 50 minutes.
Traveling to the center by public transport takes roughly 6 hours.
When to fly to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Calicut International Airport. January is the busiest month to head to Kozhikode. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Kozhikode is March, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Calicut International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GYD to CCJ in January. Temperatures average between 21ºC (70ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) then.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored after you've experienced Kozhikode. Around 274 kilometers away to the north-east, top sights here include Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Around 354 kilometers south-east of Kozhikode, Tirunelveli is another essential stop in India. No visit is complete without checking out Smart City, Green Space Phase I, Ramalingam Nagar Park, Udaiyarpatti Lake and Master Kings Family.