Popular Airport | Calicut Intl. Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 8 hour 50 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 7107 Km |
As there is a short distance between the airport and the city center in Florence, all means of transportation help you reach the airport in a short time. These transportation options include buses and taxis, as well as rental cars as a more private alternative.
You can reach the airport from the city center by taxis in about 15 minutes. By taking a taxi, it also possible to reach the airport from other points of the city in addition to the city center.
You can reach the airport by bus as a more economical transportation option. We advise you to plan your journey taking into consideration the bus ride takes about 30 minutes or 1 hour depending on the traffic.
Many car rental companies in the city center offer you the opportunity to rent a car at any time. It is possible to get to the airport by the rental cars you can drive easily if you are know the routes well.
Peretola Airport, which has a single terminal building for Domestic and International flights, provides its passengers with basic services as well as the lounges with spacious and tranquil atmosphere.
In addition to the restaurants Baccanale Firenze and My Chef where you can meet your eating and drinking needs, there are many shopping stores where you can shop. These include Giunti al Punto Libreire, Camicissima, Marina Militare, St.G Italian Style Distilled, Occhialinvista, Mossa, Conte of Florence, Duty Free Beauty & Fashion and Duty Free Food.
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.