Popular Airport | Calicut Intl. Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 4 hour 30 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 2271 Miles |
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Transportation to Airport from Abha City Center
Abha Intl. Airport
The total distance between Abha Airport and the center of the Abha city in Saudi Arabia is 26 kilometers. When you need to travel from the city center to Abha Airport, you can use taxis that are available at any time of day, regardless of the hour, or choose hotel shuttles, another common alternative.
The car rental companies in Abha provide the opportunity to leave the cars rented from the city center at the airport. You can also consider renting a car as an alternative to travel to the airport from the city center in Abha. What you need to be aware of before you consider renting a car is that you may need to book in advance.
It may be a little more difficult to find a rental car if you do not make a reservation before departing from Abha city center to the airport. Taxis, which you can take at any time of the day without booking, are quick alternatives in Abha.
Taxi
The taxis in Abha allow the passengers to easily travel to Abha Airport, which is named after the city. If you cannot find a taxi from the point where you are in the city, you can wait for a while or try asking your hotel to find a taxi for you. In Abha, taxi fares are determined by taximeters, but fixed charges may apply for certain routes. In this regard, you can get the most accurate information by calling the taxi companies and you can also choose a different alternative such as car rental to come to Abha Airport.
Car Rental
Car rental is one of the most comfortable alternatives to reach many points, including the airport, in Abha city. The rental cars offer an economical solution compared to the taxis especially for the passengers who will travel between different destinations. When you arrive at Abha Airport, you can park your car for a few hours or days in front of the terminal, or deliver it to car rental companies located in the terminal before you leave Abha.
Hotel Shuttles
The shuttle service, provided to guests by some of the hotels in Abha free of charge, is an economical way to get to Abha Airport from the city. Hotel shuttles also take your luggage from the hotel directly to the terminal and thus provide you a comfortable alternative for reaching the airport. If you plan to use the shuttles of Abha hotels, you can get information from your hotel's website or you can call the hotel by phone and book the hotel shuttle to reach Abha Airport from the city.
Airport Information
Almost all of the standard airport services are offered at Abha Airport, which welcomes passengers who wish to travel to the Abha City and its immediate vicinity on the border of the Asir Region of Saudi Arabia.
At hours when flights are being operated at the airport, you can get advice about Abha or on other matters you want to know from the information points, and enjoy local Saudi Arabian delicacies in cafés and restaurants.
You can also spend time at Abha Airport by buying interesting souvenirs or completing your currency exchange transactions. Families traveling with children from Abha Airport can benefit from areas such as the airport's child care room before or after their flights.
Transportation to Kozhikode City Center from Airport
Calicut Intl. Airport
From Calicut International Airport to Kozhikode City Center
Calicut International Airport
Calicut International Airport (IATA: CCJ) is located 28 kilometers from Kozhikode city center, in the state of Kerala. This airport serves Kozhikode, as well as Kalipur, Malappuram, and Wayanad in the Malappuram district of the south Malabar region. Its proximity to the city center offers a variety of transportation options for its visitors, such as taxis, buses, rental cars, auto rickshaws, and hotel shuttles. You can easily reach the city center or the nearest railway station, which is the Feroke railway station, and connect to other major cities in India. Calicut International Airport has one integrated terminal with 23 check-in counters, 42 immigration counters, 5 customer counters, and three security checks. This airport provides services like ATMs, duty-free shops, a bank, an exchange office, a business center, cafes, restaurants, and lounges, which is one being economy class and the other being VIP. Also, a parking lot with a capacity of 542 vehicles and car rental counters are available at the Calicut International Airport.
Bus
Flybuses are operated by Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation(KSRTC) from Calicut International Airport to Kozhikode city center. You can visit the Flybus Booking counters at the airport which are located outside of both terminals. As payment, they accept only cash and although prices start from INR 7, the final price is determined according to your destination so it may differ. The timetable of routes from Calicut International Airport to Kozhikode city center is as follows: 08:00, 09:00, 10:30, 11:30, 13:10, 14:00, 15:30, 16:25, 18:00, 18:45, 20:20, 21:20.
Taxi
A ride from Calicut International Airport to Kozhikode city center takes around 40-50 minutes. There are several taxi companies at the airport, such as Calicut Taxi, Taxi Metro, BCabs, and My Taxi India, which provide services 24/7. Pre-paid taxis are also available and operate 24/7 as well. You can find taxis outside of terminals and prices change according to your location and time, but generally cost between INR 1500-1800.
Rental Car
International rental car companies such as Europcar, Sixt, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, and more are available at the Calicut International Airport, specifically outside of the terminals. You can choose one both for transportation from the airport to the Kozhikode city center and getting around the city. The prices may differ according to mileage, car type, duration, and more, thus keep in mind that rental cars are generally the most expensive option for transportation.
Auto Rickshaw
If you are not traveling with a carry-on, an auto rickshaw is the best method of transportation from Calicut International Airport to Kozhikode city center. You can find them outside of terminals or demand one from the airport. Fares are determined per kilometer, starting around INR 15, so do not forget to ask for an estimated price before embarking.
Hotel Shuttles
Some hotels provide shuttle services from Calicut International Airport to the Kozhikode city center or your hotel. Make sure to ask if this service exists before your flight and share your flight time. Prices may differ as some hotels apply a fee while others provide this service free of charge.