Abu Dhabi to Kannur (AUH–CNN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AI9062
AI Air India
738
10:35 AM
+04 TA
4:00 PM
IST
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
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6E1434
6E IndiGo
32N
1:20 PM
+04 TA
6:20 PM
IST
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AI9061
AI Air India
738
7:05 AM
IST
9:35 AM
+04
4h
M T W T F S S
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6E1433
6E IndiGo
32N
9:35 AM
IST
12:15 PM
+04
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
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Abu Dhabi to Kannur
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,618 mi 3h 30m nonstop +1.5h ahead 7 1-stop hubs

AUH–CNN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. IndiGo and Air India lead the route. The flight covers 1,618 miles in approximately 3h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AUH–CNN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
6E IndiGo 7 32N 3h30
AI Air India 7 738 3h55 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – 6E
738 Boeing 737-800 – AI
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 6E (7 flights/wk, 50%)
Star Alliance: AI (7 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AUH to CNN direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AUH to CNN.
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One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
431
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Kannur from Abu Dhabi

Nearby airports with service to Kannur International Airport.
Metric AUH→CNN DXB→CNN RKT→CNN
Distance from AUH 72 mi 114 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 14 7 4
Flight time 3h 30m 3h 50m 3h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of AUH with service to Kannur International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1.5h
Kannur is 1.5 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.
AUH: +04 · CNN: IST

When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 7.5:00 PM in Kannur.
Distance & Flight Time
1,618 mi / 2,604 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 30m to 3h 55m.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders need a visa to enter India. An eVisa is available online for tourism (up to 30, 90, or 365 days), business, and medical purposes. Apply through the Indian government's eVisa portal at least 4 days before travel. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months with 2 blank pages.

eVisa holders must enter through designated airports. Declare cash over USD 5,000 or total currency over USD 10,000.

Getting to AUH
Bus E101 runs from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to the airport in 45 minutes (AED 4), but runs infrequently and not 24 hours.Taxis from downtown Abu Dhabi cost AED 50–80 (25–40 min). Careem and Uber operate widely at AED 45–70. From Dubai, shared taxis and private cars take 90–120 minutes via the E11 highway (AED 200–350 shared, AED 300–500 private). Dubai Metro does not connect to AUH.

AUH–CNN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Abu Dhabi to Kannur route.
Route details
Distance1,618 mi / 2,604 km
Flight time3h 30m to 3h 55m
Time difference+1.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: AUH
IATA / ICAOAUH / OMAA
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr29.4M
Elevation88 ft / 27 m
Destination: CNN
IATA / ICAOCNN / VOKN
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Elevation330 ft / 101 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUH to CNN flights.
Nonstop flights from Zayed International Airport to Kannur International Airport take approximately 3h 30m to 3h 55m. The route covers 1,618 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: IndiGo and Air India.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from AUH to CNN. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BOM, MCT, BLR, DXB, DOH, DEL and TRV. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kannur is 1.5 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.
Yes, return flights from CNN to AUH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DXB, RKT and FJR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AUH to CNN

Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Kannur International Airport (CNN) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo and Air India. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

AUH to CNN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AUH to CNN ranges from 3 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,618 miles (2,604 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via BOM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB), Ras Al Khaimah (RKT) and Fujairah (FJR).