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Cheap flights from Kozhikode to Colombo

If you are looking for connections between Sri Lanka's capital and India's Malabar coast, the journey from Colombo's Bandaranayike International Airport back toward Kozhikode rarely offers nonstop service. Most travellers find themselves routing through a hub city where they change planes before continuing to Kerala's western shore. This kind of itinerary means you will need to check which connections work with your preferred airline rather than expecting a simple point-to-point option.

Cheapest monthDecember
Airlines10
Direct flightswith a stop
Distance657 km
Direct flight time *1 h 15 min
Updated 4 Nov 2026

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Prices found on this route

Lowest fare found per airline in recent searches — click to search that date on kissandfly.com

AirlineFlightRatingDatePrice fromSearch
IndigoIndigo6Ewith a stop—22 Dec 2026from $232Search 22 Dec 2026
Akasa AirAkasa AirQPwith a stop—17 Nov 2026from $295Search 17 Nov 2026
Air India ChartersAir India ChartersIXwith a stop—17 Nov 2026from $300Search 17 Nov 2026
FlynasFlynasXYwith a stop—28 Nov 2026from $452Search 28 Nov 2026
Air ArabiaAir ArabiaG9with a stop★★★★★ 4.120 Nov 2026from $515Search 20 Nov 2026
SalamAirSalamAirOVwith a stop—9 Nov 2026from $528Search 9 Nov 2026
Air IndiaAir IndiaAIwith a stop★★★★★ 3.917 Nov 2026from $574Search 17 Nov 2026
Hahn Air TechnologiesHahn Air TechnologiesX1with a stop—17 Dec 2026from $594Search 17 Dec 2026
Fly DubaiFly DubaiFZwith a stop★★★★★ 3.622 Dec 2026from $770Search 22 Dec 2026
Air Arabia Abu DhabiAir Arabia Abu Dhabi3Lwith a stop—17 Nov 2026from $860Search 17 Nov 2026

Source: fares found by Tickets Travel Network search engines, snapshot of 4 November 2026. Prices are converted to USD at an approximate rate; the exact price is shown on the booking site.

Price by month

Lowest fare found for each month in recent searches. Cheapest month: December — from $232.

MonthPrice fromDate
November 2026from $51520 Nov 2026
December 2026from $23222 Dec 2026
January 2027from $2567 Jan 2027
February 2027from $76713 Feb 2027
March 2027from $30231 Mar 2027
April 2027from $50511 Apr 2027

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Airports on this route

Distances are straight-line from the city centre

CityAirportTo centre
KozhikodeKozhikode Intl. CCJ24 km
ColomboBandaranayike International CMB28 km

Route on the map

KozhikodeColombo657 km
Kozhikode – Colombo: 657 km in a straight line; Sri Lanka is highlighted. Land outlines: Natural Earth.

When to fly

The shoulder period leading into January often brings slightly lower demand as travellers settle after the New Year break. Inside that month itself, fares tend to dip before rising again as February approaches and the pre-spring travel window opens. Since prices appear from November through April, you can compare options across those months rather than committing to a single date too early. Weekday departures outside of local holidays usually show more availability than weekend slots on this corridor.

Airlines and what to expect

Every carrier listed for Kozhikode to Colombo flights requires at least one connection since no direct service operates on this route. The connections funnel through various regional hubs depending on which airline you choose, meaning the layover city and total journey time will differ significantly between options. Some carriers focus primarily on business travellers while others target budget-conscious passengers, so what is included in your ticket price varies by operator rather than being standard across all providers.

Arriving — Colombo

When your final leg arrives at Bandaranayike International Airport outside Colombo, you are still some distance from the city centre and will need ground transport to reach accommodation. The airport sits well beyond walking range, so taxis or pre-arranged transfers become necessary regardless of which airline brings you in. Allow extra time for customs clearance on international arrivals from India before booking your onward journey into town.

Before you go: Sri Lanka

Currency
LKR (Rs)
Power sockets
Type D, G · 230 V
Language
Sinhala, Tamil
Emergency number
110, 119
Calling code
+94
Internet domain
.lk, .இலங்கை
Population of Colombo
648 k (2025)
Time zone
UTC+05:30 (Asia/Colombo)

Country facts: Wikidata

Check before you book

  • Compare baggage allowances between airlines since low-cost carriers often charge separately for checked bags.
  • Verify whether your outbound and return flights use the same departure airport when Kozhikode has multiple options nearby.
  • Confirm that connection times are long enough if you book separate tickets rather than a single itinerary.
  • Check passport validity requirements for Sri Lanka entry before making any payment.
  • Consider travelling outside peak holiday periods to avoid higher fares on connecting routes.

Frequently asked questions

Kozhikode – Colombo: when is it cheapest to fly?

The lowest price in recent searches was found for December 2026 — $232. Prices change daily; check the live price in the search.

Kozhikode – Colombo: which airlines fly this route?

Airlines with offers on this route: Indigo, Akasa Air, Air India Charters, Flynas, Air Arabia, SalamAir, Air India, Hahn Air Technologies, Fly Dubai, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.

Kozhikode – Colombo: are there direct flights?

Only connecting flights were available in recent searches.

How long is the flight from Kozhikode to Colombo?

The distance is about 657 km, so a non-stop flight takes roughly 1 h 15 min. Only connecting flights were found recently; a stop adds a few hours.

Which airports serve Kozhikode – Colombo?

Kozhikode: Kozhikode Intl. (CCJ). Colombo: Bandaranayike International (CMB).

What is the time difference between Kozhikode and Colombo?

Colombo is in the same time zone as Kozhikode.

Kozhikode — more routes

ToAirlineFlightDatePrice from
IstanbulAir Arabiawith a stop21 Nov 2026from $347
FrankfurtSaudi Arabian Airlineswith a stop10 Jun 2027from $380
KrakowAir Arabiawith a stop9 Jan 2027from $532
ViennaSaudi Arabian Airlineswith a stop5 Jan 2027from $540
WarsawEtihad Airwayswith a stop1 Mar 2027from $605

Colombo — flights from other cities

FromFlightDatePrice from
Katowicewith a stop31 Dec 2026from $348
Warsawwith a stop3 Jan 2027from $428
Krakowwith a stop1 Jan 2027from $458

Colombo: flights to the city

Search on kissandfly.com · $232