Calicut to Jeddah (CCJ–JED) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CCJ–JED is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Akasa Air, IndiGo and Air India Express lead the route. The flight covers 2,538 miles in approximately 5h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QP Akasa Air | 10 | 7M8 | 6h30-7h | – | – | – |
| 6E IndiGo | 7 | 32N | 5h57 | – | – | – |
| IX Air India Express | 6 | 7M8 | 6h10 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Jeddah from Calicut
| Metric | CCJ→JED | COK→JED | IXE→JED |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CCJ | – | 74 mi | 145 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 23 | 16 | 3 |
| Flight time | 5h 57m | 5h 50m | 5h 40m |
Travel Essentials
CCJ: IST · JED: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Calicut, it's 3.5:00 PM in Jeddah.
Indian passport holders need a visa to enter Saudi Arabia. The eVisa for tourism is available through visa.visitsaudi.com. It costs around 535 SAR (includes insurance), allows multiple entries, and is valid for 1 year with stays of up to 90 days per visit. Processing is typically within minutes. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.
For Hajj and Umrah, separate visa categories apply through the Nusuk platform. Work visas require employer sponsorship through the Saudi MOFA.
The Haramain HSR airport station (in the terminal complex) connects to Jeddah city in 15 minutes (SAR 20–25) and onward to Mecca (45 min, SAR 55) and Medina (2h, SAR 105); essential knowledge for Hajj/Umrah travelers.Careem and Uber serve the airport widely; expect SAR 40–80 to central Jeddah, 25–45 minutes. Taxis at the rank run SAR 60–100. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. The airport has two main terminals (North and South); confirm which terminal before booking ground transport.
Hot desert climate on the Red Sea coast. Summers (May–September) are brutal at 38–45°C with high humidity from sea proximity, making outdoor exposure extreme. Operational disruptions in summer are more often from sandstorms than temperature alone.
Winter (December–February) is warm and pleasant at 20–28°C. Rare but intense rainfall events (typically October–November) can cause flash flooding and ground stops. Jeddah's drainage infrastructure is limited. The city sits close to sea level; humidity amplifies heat year-round.
CCJ–JED Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CCJ to JED
Calicut International Airport (CCJ) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo, Air India Express and Akasa Air. With 23 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
CCJ to JED Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CCJ to JED ranges from 5 hours 57 minutes to 7 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,538 miles (4,084 km). There are approximately 23 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 43 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via COK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kochi (COK), Mangaluru (IXE) and Bengaluru (BLR).