How to get fromMatara to Kozhikodeby car, plane or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Matara to Kozhikode by car, plane, or train

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Drive to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly to Calicut International Airport
best
1. Drive from Matara to Colombo-Airport-CMB
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)CMB - CCJ
6h 16m
₹12,688–23,460
Fly Koggala to Calicut International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)KCT - CCJ
11h 39m
₹9,870–27,691
Drive to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly to Kannur International Airport, train
1. Drive from Matara to Colombo-Airport-CMB
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)CMB - CNN
3. Take the train from Kannur to Kozhikkode
9h 27m
₹15,218–23,360
Drive to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, train
1. Drive from Matara to Colombo-Airport-CMB
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)CMB - COK
3. Take the train from Aluva to Kozhikkode
7h 41m
₹12,858–22,110

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ) flights

47Weekly Planes

5h 43mAverage Duration

₹5,647Cheapest Price

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Distance: 823.5 km
Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Matara, Sri Lanka and Kozhikode, India?

Cinnamon Air, IndiGo Airlines, and SriLankan Airlines fly from Koggala (KCT) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ) 4 times a day.

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Kozhikode(opens in a new window), India(opens in a new window)

Kozhikode, also known in English as Calicut, is a city along the Malabar Coast in the state of Kerala in India. It has a corporation limit population of 609,224 and a metropolitan population of more than 2 million, making it the second most populous metropolitan area in Kerala and the 19th largest in India. Kozhikode is classified as a Tier 2 city by the Government of India.

Things to do in Kozhikode

Kozhikode Beach(Opens in a new window)

Kozhikode Beach is a beach on the western side of Kozhikode, situated on the Malabar Coast of India. The beach is accessible through four road overbridges in the city. The beach has paved stones and illumination. There is one Lions Park for the children and an acquarium. Kozhikode beach has always been a prominent place for conducting public meetings. The beach road was renamed 'Gandhi Road' in 1934 after Gandhi visited Calicut in 1934.

Kappad(Opens in a new window)

Kappad, or Kappakadavu locally, is a famous beach near Kozhikode, India, where the Portuguese explorer Vasco Da Gama landed on 20 May 1498. His voyage established the sea route from Europe to India. This established a permanent route from Europe to India. This heralded the arrival and permanent presence of various European merchant companies, leading to eventual domination and rule by the East India Company and later the period of British colonial rule.

Mananchira(Opens in a new window)

Mananchira is a man-made freshwater pond situated in the centre of the city of Kozhikode in Kerala, southern India. The pond is 3.49 acres (14,120 m2) in area, is rectangular in shape and is fed by a natural spring.

Azhakodi Devi Temple(Opens in a new window)

Azhakodi Devi Temple (Malayalam: അഴകൊടി ദേവീക്ഷേത്രം) is a Hindu temple in Thiruthiyadu, Thiruthiyadu, Kozhikode, Kerala, India. It is about 1.5 km away from the Mofussil bus stand and 2.5 km from the KSRTC Bus stand in the Kozhikode city.

Places to stay in Kozhikode

The Raviz Calicut(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

The Gateway Hotel Beach Road, Calicut(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

KPM TRIPENTA HOTEL(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

Design Ashram(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

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