Kannur to Ras Al Khaimah (CNN–RKT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AI9155
AI Air India
738
4:35 AM
IST
7:10 AM
+04
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AI9156
AI Air India
738
8:10 AM
+04
1:30 PM
IST
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
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Kannur to Ras Al Khaimah
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 1,590 mi 4h 5m nonstop -1.5h behind 2 1-stop hubs

CNN–RKT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air India leads the route. The flight covers 1,590 miles in approximately 4h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CNN–RKT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AI Air India 4 738 4h05 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AI
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AI (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CNN to RKT direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CNN to RKT.
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One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
39
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 Ras Al Khaimah from Kannur

Nearby airports with service to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport.
Metric CNN→RKT CCJ→RKT COK→RKT
Distance from CNN 61 mi 135 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 2
Weekly flights 4 19 16
Flight time 4h 5m 3h 55m 4h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of CNN with service to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1.5h
Ras Al Khaimah is 1.5 hours behind Kannur.
CNN: IST · RKT: +04

When it's 6:00 PM in Kannur, it's 4.5:00 PM in Ras Al Khaimah.
Distance & Flight Time
1,590 mi / 2,559 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 5m.
Visa & Entry

Indian passport holders need a visa to enter the UAE. The most common option is a 30-day tourist visa, available through airlines (Emirates and Air India offer visa services at booking), travel agencies, or UAE-based sponsors via the ICA or GDRFA portals. A 30-day single-entry visa costs AED 300 to AED 350 (about $82 to $95) plus service fees that vary by provider. Processing takes 3 to 5 working days. A 14-day transit visa through Emirates costs around AED 100 ($27) if you have an Emirates ticket. There is no visa on arrival for Indian nationals.

Passport must be valid for at least 6 months with two blank pages. Required documents include a passport copy, passport-sized photo with white background, confirmed return ticket, and proof of accommodation. Some providers also ask for bank statements showing a minimum balance (typically INR 50,000 to INR 100,000). The visa is sent electronically and linked to your passport number. Print a copy for the airline check-in counter.

Direct flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Chennai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, and several other Indian cities serve Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with flight times of 3 to 4 hours. Emirates, Air India, IndiGo, and flydubai run heavy frequency on these routes. The UAE dirham (AED) is pegged to the US dollar at 3.6725 AED per $1. No vaccination requirements for Indian arrivals. ATMs and currency exchanges are abundant at all UAE airports. Metro and bus systems in Dubai accept the Nol card, available at stations for AED 25 including AED 19 credit.

CNN–RKT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kannur to Ras Al Khaimah route.
Route details
Distance1,590 mi / 2,559 km
Flight time4h 5m
Time difference-1.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: CNN
IATA / ICAOCNN / VOKN
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Elevation330 ft / 101 m
Destination: RKT
IATA / ICAORKT / OMRK
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Elevation102 ft / 31 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CNN to RKT flights.
Nonstop flights from Kannur International Airport to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport take approximately 4h 5m. The route covers 1,590 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air India.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from CNN to RKT. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MCT and DEL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Ras Al Khaimah is 1.5 hours behind Kannur.
Yes, return flights from RKT to CNN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CCJ, COK and BLR. 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 CNN to RKT

Kannur International Airport (CNN) and Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) are connected by nonstop service from Air India. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CNN to RKT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CNN to RKT ranges from 4 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,590 miles (2,559 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via MCT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Calicut (CCJ), Kochi (COK) and Bengaluru (BLR).