Dubai to Kannur (DXB–CNN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AI9102+1
AI Air India
738
7:40 AM
+04 T2
1:35 PM
IST
4h 25m
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AI9100+1
AI Air India
738
12:50 PM
+04 T2
6:25 PM
IST
4h 5m
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AI9101+1
AI Air India
738
9:10 AM
IST
11:35 AM
+04
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
MCT Muscat/Seeb 6h 20m ACAZEK AIIX Muscat/Seeb (MCT) to Kannur flights
BLR Bengaluru 6h 44m 6EEKIX 6EAI Bengaluru (BLR) to Kannur flights
DOH Doha 7h 30m FZQRWB 6E Doha (DOH) to Kannur flights
DEL New Delhi 8h 35m 6EAIEK 6E New Delhi (DEL) to Kannur flights
HYD Hyderabad 9h 30m EKFZ 6E Hyderabad (HYD) to Kannur flights
BOM Mumbai 10h 15m 6EAIEK 6E Mumbai (BOM) to Kannur flights
TRV Thiruvananthapuram 15h 20m EK AIIX Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) to Kannur flights
AUH Abu Dhabi ~6h 59m 6E Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Kannur flights
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Dubai to Kannur
1 carrier, 9 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,607 mi 4h 15m nonstop +1.5h ahead

DXB–CNN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air India Express leads the route. The flight covers 1,607 miles in approximately 4h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DXB–CNN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
IX Air India Express Also: AI 7 AI
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AI
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: IX (7 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, DXB to CNN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DXB to CNN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
634
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 Dubai

Nearby airports with service to Kannur International Airport.
Metric DXB→CNN SHJ→CNN RKT→CNN
Distance from DXB 11 mi 43 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 9 14 4
Flight time 4h 15m 4h 3h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of DXB with service to Kannur International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 7.5:00 PM in Kannur.
Distance & Flight Time
1,607 mi / 2,586 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 15m gate to gate.
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 DXB

Dubai Metro Red Line connects Union and BurJuman stations to T1 and T3 (Airport: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 stations). T1 is 20 minutes from Union, T3 is 22 minutes (AED 6.50–10 depending on zones and Gold/Silver class). Trains run 5:30am–midnight Saturday–Wednesday, until 1am Thursday–Friday. T2 (low-cost) is not on the metro; taxi or bus required.Taxis from Dubai Marina cost AED 70–90; from Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa area) AED 35–50. Ride-hail via Careem is widely available and comparable to taxis. Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road is heavy during morning and evening rush.

DXB–CNN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dubai to Kannur route.
Route details
Distance1,607 mi / 2,586 km
Flight time4h 15m
Time difference+1.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights9 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DXB
IATA / ICAODXB / OMDB
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr92.3M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: CNN
IATA / ICAOCNN / VOKN
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Elevation330 ft / 101 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DXB to CNN flights.
Nonstop flights from Dubai International Airport to Kannur International Airport take about 4h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 1,607 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DXB to CNN: Air India Express.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Muscat, Kempegowda and Hamad.
Kannur is 1.5 hours ahead of Dubai.
Yes, return flights from CNN to DXB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SHJ, RKT and FJR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DXB to CNN

Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Kannur International Airport (CNN) are connected by nonstop service from Air India Express. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DXB to CNN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DXB to CNN is about 4 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,607 miles (2,586 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Muscat, Kempegowda and Hamad. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sharjah (SHJ), Ras Al Khaimah (RKT) and Fujairah (FJR).