Flights from Dubai to Kozhikode, India

The city of Kozhikode is located in the Kerala region of India and has plenty to offer tourists. It sits somewhat off the traditional tourist trail in India but provides a true taste of what traditional life is like in this part of India. It is also the perfect place to relax, as it offers a very leisurely way of life. The city is known for its stunning backwaters and during your visit you can stay on a houseboat and sail these waters to see more of the city. It is the ideal place to get away from it all.

Flying to Kozhikode

1. Which airports serve Dubai to Kozhikode?

Dubai International Airport is the only public passenger airport in the Emirate. Flights to Kozhikode will arrive at Calicut International Airport. Dubai airport is one of the busiest and largest in the world, while Kozhikode airport is much smaller.

2. Which airlines operate flights from Dubai to Kozhikode?

Emirates Airlines operates direct flights between Dubai and Kozhikode as does Air India. Other airlines offer a less direct route, but Calicut International Airport is a much smaller airport and you may need to use more than one airline to take an indirect route.

3. How long is the flight?

The time for a direct flight between Dubai and Kozhikode is 3 hours and 55 minutes. Flight times for other routes can easily be double this. Kozhikode is 1 hour and 30 minutes ahead of Dubai.

4. Climate changes between Dubai and Kozhikode

Temperatures are high all year round in Kozhikode, within the range of 29 and 34°C. Dubai has temperatures between 25 and 40°C throughout the year, so Dubai visitors to Kozhikode will not have to adapt to the heat. However, Kozhikode is much more likely to have rain, and most of this will be in heavy downpours.

5. Culture differences and need-to-know

Kozhikode is a very relaxed and relatively tranquil place to visit in comparison with the lively hustle and bustle of Dubai. Kozhikode’s currency is the Indian Rupee while in Dubai they use the UAE Dirham. The official languages in Kozhikode are Malayalam and English, while in Dubai it is Arabic. An e-Visa can be obtained to visit Kozhikode as a tourist and this should be applied for online prior to your visit. Make sure you have at least six months left to run on your passport.

Kozhikode Information

Kozhikode is also known for its attractive beaches, which are very tranquil in comparison to some more traditional beach resorts. There are stalls that line the beachfront where you can try some of the local seafood, or if you get up early enough to walk along the beach at dawn you may be able to see a dolphin or two. There are two piers here that are more than 100 years old and a lighthouse that dates back to around the same time.

The lighthouse is called the Thikkodi and visitors can enter the building and climb to the top after receiving permission from the local authorities. Alternatively, head to the market of Veliyangadi – the ‘Big Market’ – for locally-made goods at relatively low prices.

The top-rated restaurants in Kozhikode are the Hotel Paragon, the Hotel Rahmath and the M-Grill.