₹ 13,169 Find Cheap Flights from Kozhikode (Calicut) to Abu Dhabi – Compare and Save

Among airlines operating Kozhikode to Abu Dhabi flights:

• Etihad Airways: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

4 airlines operate flights between Kozhikode and Abu Dhabi. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
• Air India Express
• Etihad Airways
• IndiGo

Flights from Kozhikode to Abu Dhabi usually depart from Kozhikode (CCJ) and arrive at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air Arabia Abu Dhabi: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Etihad Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• IndiGo: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Kozhikode to Abu Dhabi.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average ₹ 31,211 return, compared with ₹ 35,581 via a stopover through Bengaluru Intl (BLR).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₹ 516–₹ 9,473 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air Arabia Abu Dhabi and Etihad Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 variants.

One-stop flights from Kozhikode to Abu Dhabi most commonly connect through:

• Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) – 60% of one-stop connections
• Bengaluru Intl (BLR) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Muscat Seeb (MCT) – 20% of one-stop connections

Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the Kozhikode to Abu Dhabi route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 28,422 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at ₹ 34,201, a difference of ₹ 5,779. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Kozhikode to Abu Dhabi route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 15 minutes.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Kozhikode to Abu Dhabi flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 40%, Morning flights for 20%, and Afternoon flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Abu Dhabi are Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, and Corniche Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Abu Dhabi on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Kozhikode to Abu Dhabi:

• Earliest: departs at 04:20 and lands at 08:17
• Latest: departs at 22:10 and lands at 02:07.

The flight takes about 3h 57m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 28% above the route average of ₹ 30,827. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Kozhikode to Abu Dhabi takes 3h 57m, covering 4,327 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ₹ 21,601 to ₹ 125,825. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Kozhikode to Abu Dhabi are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 13,586, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.

IndiGo is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Etihad Airways has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Kozhikode to Abu Dhabi flights are:

• IndiGo: 97% on time
• Etihad Airways: 96% on time
• Air India Express: 73% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 88% of the time.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Bengaluru Intl (BLR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 11h 11m, compared to 13h 17m via Muscat Seeb (MCT) and 22h 18m via Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH).

Abu Dhabi is 1 hour behind Kozhikode (Gulf Time vs India Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport (AUH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around ₹ 338 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Alamo
· AMEX
· Hertz
· Autostrad Rent A Car
· DRIVUS

Return flights from Kozhikode to Abu Dhabi range from ₹ 24,369 to ₹ 38,133, with an average of ₹ 30,827 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 24,369 counts as a good deal.