Popular Airport | Kalamata Intl. - Captain Vassilis Constantakopoulos Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 7 hour 30 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 6054 Km |
Bus
You can find several Flybus stops in Kozhikode city center to reach Calicut International Airport. The routes are starting from 6:45 and continue at 7:45, 09:20, 10:20, 11:40, 12:30, 14:20, 15:10, 16:45, 17:35, 19:10, and 20:00. Prices start from INR7, changing according to distance from the point you have embarked to the airport. Do not forget that these buses accept cash only.
Taxi
You can take a taxi from Kozhikode city center to Calicut International Airport or ask the related personnel at the hotel you are staying at to get you one. There are numerous taxi companies in Kozhikode, and the prices may vary for several factors like time, duration, and car type. Generally, a ride from Kozhikode city center to Calicut International Airport costs around INR 2000-3000.
Rental Car
There are numerous rental car companies in the Kozhikode city center. You can find international car rental companies, as well as local ones, which usually are more affordable. Rental car prices change, but generally, prices start from INR 3000 per day. You can always opt for more luxurious or affordable cars, which directly affect the pricing. Do not forget to discuss leaving the rental car at the airport, as to avoid encountering any problems later.
Auto Rickshaw
There are numerous auto rickshaws around the Kozhikode city center that you can use to reach the Calicut International Airport. Auto rickshaws are quite popular among many, and the pricing may change due to the duration of the ride, or timing, but generally, is around INR 15-25 per kilometer. Note that when you are traveling in larger groups and with carry-ons, auto rickshaws are not the most suitable option.
Hotel Shuttles
For larger groups with several pieces of baggage, hotel shuttles are ideal. While booking you can ask if they provide such a service and if they apply a fee, after sharing your flight time.
You can use the taxis and buses for a short transportation to the city center from Kalamata Airport. Taxi fares are not too high in the region, and these vehicles provide convenience especially for the passengers with heavy luggage. The buses, on the other hand, provide a more budget-friendly travel to the center from Kalamata Airport compared to taxis. However, they do not offer service at frequent intervals. In addition, it is possible to travel from Kalamata Airport to the city center and other nearby places by taxi at late hours.
After landing at Kalamata Airport, you can travel to the center by getting on a taxi in front of the terminal both during the day and at night. The cost of traveling to the city center from the airport by taxi is around 20-25 Euro. If you want to learn the taxi fare that you will pay in advance and then make a choice between bus or taxi, you can get information from the taxi drivers in front of the Kalamata Airport.
Visitors, who come to Kalamata Airport, can travel to the city center by bus in a little longer time but with a less budget-friendly vehicle. Buses usually offer service in the city center during the day. They generally do not depart at frequent intervals. Therefore, visitors, who do not want to wait, can travel to the center with other alternative vehicles such as taxis. The cost of traveling from Kalamata Airport to the center by bus is 2 Euro per passenger. Since this is a more affordable option, you can use buses to reach your destination. However, if you prefer a more comfortable travel, you can get on a taxi.
Before coming to the city, you can get information about the departure hours of the buses and begin to plan your journey in advance.