Popular Airport | Kos Intl. Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 7 hour |
Approximate Travel Distance | 5607 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.
Ippokratis Airport, located 23 kilometers from the city center of Kos Island, which carries significant tourism potential among the islands connected to Greece, is inundated with tourists, especially in the summer months. Passengers arriving at the airport must take a taxi, bus or rent a car to reach the city center.
Vehicles belonging to Radiotaxi, which is allowed to carry passengers by airport authorities, are waiting for 24 hours in front of and around the terminal building. You should note that there are Radiotaxi logos in the taxis to be used for transportation, and you may find it helpful to learn about the fare that you will pay for the area you are going to in advance.
You can go to the city center between 40 minutes and 1 hour depending on the intensity of the traffic with the buses moving at certain intervals from the bus stops located 5 minutes’ walk to the terminal building. You can pay in cash in buses which are the most economical transportation alternative.
Budget, Hertz, Avis and Kos Car Hire companies with offices in Ippokratis Airport terminals can be visited to rent a day during the day. Renting a car for those who will stay in the city for a long time can be a more economical solution to the transportation problem given that the taxi is expensive.