Kannur International Airport
Kannur International Airport (IATA: CNN) is located 28 kilometers from the Kannur city center, in the state of Kerala. Besides Kannur, this airport serves the North Malabar region and the Mahe district as well. There are several transportation options from the Kannur International Airport to the city center, such as buses, taxis, autorickshaws, hotel shuttles, and rental cars. Overall, the road and railway network of Kannur is good, so the best transportation method is a taxi or rented car, as you can either head to the city center, or to the railway station easily, which the railway is connected to the rest of India. Kannur airport has also an open parking lot with a capacity of up to 700 cars, 200 taxis, and 25 buses.
Bus
Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) operates buses from and to the Kannur Airport. Currently, the routes start operating from 05:00 to 20:00. Besides Kannur, there are routes to Iritty, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Thalassery, and other locations. Bus fares are INR 24 to Kannur city, but due to Covid-19 restrictions, the availability may vary.
Taxi
Taxis are the easiest, and perhaps the most luxurious option of transportation from Kannur International Airport to the city center and get around the city as well. Calicut Tours& Travels provides pre-paid taxi services at their counters on both domestic and international arrival terminals. The taxi fares start from INR 750, which is roughly 9-10 USD, but keep in mind that fares may change. Otherwise, outside the airport, you can find taxis as well. It takes about 35-45 minutes from the airport to the city center.
Rental Car
Rent-A-Car services are available at several counters in the Kannur International Airport. You can either rent from one of them, or book online in advance. Well-known companies like Hertz, Avis, and Enterprise provide services and the prices vary according to your preference of cars, dates, availabilities, etc.
Auto Rickshaw
Auto rickshaws are one of the versions of rickshaws and it is quite common in several Asian cities, including India. These auto rickshaws are motorized, and if you want to use this as a transportation method from Kannur International Airport to the city center, you can find them outside the airport.
Hotel Shuttles
Hotel shuttles are ideal for larger groups, and when you do not want to arrange your transportation separately, you can easily book a hotel that provides shuttle services, and demand to get picked up from Kannur International Airport around the time of your landing.
Last Updated: 21 Mar 2023Bus
Public transport is generally the slowest, but the cheapest way to get to Kannur International Airport from the city center. All public transportation is operated by Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), and the routes start as early as 05:00. Bus fares start from INR 20-25, but due to Covid-19 restrictions, you should double-check if there are regular routes to Kannur International Airport.
Taxi
Taxi is the most luxurious option to travel to Kannur International Airport from the Kannur city center. As there are numerous taxi companies providing services for many, you can always consult the related personnel of the hotel you are staying at, as they generally advise the best and the most convenient for their customers. The taxi fares generally start from INR 700-750, but you can discuss it beforehand with your driver.
Rental Car
There are numerous rental car companies inside the city of Kannur, and you can choose one of them as a transportation method to Kannur International Airport. But if you rent a car from the city center, do not forget to ask if you are allowed to leave the car at the airport parking lot, as if not, you may encounter problems later.
Auto Rickshaw
Auto rickshaws are one of the most economic and time-saving methods of transportation and not to mention, one of the most authentic vehicles as well. However, if you want to use auto rickshaws to arrive at the Kannur International Airport, you should bargain for the price beforehand. This is because even though the auto rickshaw prices are low, the price may change and probably rise due to your luggage.
Hotel Shuttles
Hotel Shuttles are the most convenient way of transportation from and to Kannur International Airport. As you will not hustle moving around with your luggage and arrange transportation at the last minute. By asking about the hotel shuttle services while booking, you can easily handle your transportation. Hotel shuttle services generally cost extra, starting from INR 800.
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