Travelling from Chicago to Kozhikode Calicut International Airport (CCJ): What you need to know
The timezone in Kozhikode is UTC+5:30, which is 11 hours 30 minutes ahead of Chicago. Kozhikode Calicut International Airport is located in Kozhikode.
To ensure you get on your flight from Chicago to CCJ, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
With more travellers during busy periods like July, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Christmas.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Chicago to CCJ. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these airports:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)
Travelling from central Chicago to ORD takes around 45 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Chicago O'Hare International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Chicago to Kozhikode Calicut International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Of all flights leaving Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 70% arrive on time at their destination.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
You can get to MDW from central Chicago in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to travel the 16 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Chicago to CCJ flight? Relax in a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your holiday officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance of 76%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that take off from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
The journey to RFD from the centre of Chicago is around 2 hours by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 145 kilometres or so.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay near Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Chicago to Kozhikode Calicut International Airport flight:
Flights that depart from RFD make it to their destination within the scheduled time frame 71% of the time.
You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.
About Kozhikode Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Chicago to Kozhikode Calicut International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CCJ instead:
Getting from Kozhikode Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to central Kozhikode
Kozhikode Calicut International Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Kozhikode. It takes around 50 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Kozhikode Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Kozhikode Calicut International Airport is ₹ 72,135. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 167,635. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Chicago to CCJ, book early. Airlines typically offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Kozhikode Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Chicago to Kozhikode Calicut International Airport (CCJ). August is when most people visit Kozhikode. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in December.
When booking your Chicago to CCJ plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. March is the warmest month in Kozhikode, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 33ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 21ºC and 31ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Kozhikode Calicut International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Kozhikode
Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Kozhikode Calicut International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Kozhikode:
Your Kozhikode visit isn't complete without checking out the sights. Leading attractions that belong on your itinerary include Juma Masjid, Beypore Beach and Mangrove Forests.
Explore more of India
Kozhikode has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of India waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometres northeast of Kozhikode, a visit to Bengaluru will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in India, head for Coimbatore, about 113 kilometres east of Kozhikode. Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple are highlights.
