Bangalore to Kannur flight guide — airlines, fares, Kannur International Airport tips, duration and Kerala travel advice.
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Quick answer: Bangalore to Kannur non-stop flights take about ≈ 1h 5m, operated by IndiGo, Air India Express, SpiceJet, ≈ 2–3 non-stops daily. Indian passport holders should check the visa requirement summarised below. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest BLR–CNN fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
Last reviewed June 2026 by the FlightGPT flights desk · route facts cross-checked against DGCA and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) · fares are live — verify the final price in search before booking.
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IndiGo dominates the Bangalore–Kannur market with typically 1–2 daily A320neo departures. Air India Express — positioned as the budget arm of Air India with strong Kerala connectivity — also operates this sector and often has competitive fares. SpiceJet flies the route seasonally. The Kannur market is relatively thin, so non-stop options can fill up quickly around Onam (August–September) and Christmas–New Year. Travellers finding no direct seat should consider Kozhikode (CCJ, ≈ 100 km south of Kannur) as an alternative: BLR–CCJ has notably higher frequency and Kozhikode is 90 minutes by road from Kannur city.
The great-circle distance between Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) and Kannur International Airport (CNN) is roughly 410 km, making this one of the shortest commercial flights in South India. Block time is typically 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes. Actual airborne time is sometimes just 45–50 minutes; the remainder is taxi and climb/descent phases. Kannur Airport sits at Mattannur (≈ 28 km from Kannur city), so factor in 35–45 minutes of road travel post-landing to reach the city centre. The alternative — taking the Karnataka–Kerala highway or the coastal highway — takes at least 9 hours by road.
As of June 2026, economy fares on the Bangalore–Kannur sector start at ≈ ₹2,400 when booked 3–4 weeks in advance during low season (February–March and mid-June–mid-July). Prices spike to ₹6,000–₹9,000+ during the Onam window (late August to early September), school vacations, and the December–January holiday period when Kerala tourism peaks. Booking on Tuesday or Wednesday departures — rather than Friday–Sunday — can yield 15–25% savings. Air India Express often prices slightly below IndiGo on this sector while including 15 kg checked baggage, making it cost-competitive on a total-cost basis for families.
CNN operates from a single modern terminal at Mattannur, inaugurated in December 2018. It handles both domestic and Gulf international flights, notably to Dubai (DXB), Abu Dhabi (AUH), and Muscat (MCT), which is important for the large Keralite expatriate community. Domestic arrivals share the terminal with international arrivals but clear through separate channels. KSRTC bus services connect the airport to Kannur city in about 45 minutes. Prepaid taxis and app-based cabs (Ola, Uber) are available outside the terminal. The road to Kasaragod (≈ 60 km north) and Kozhikode (≈ 100 km south) is well-maintained National Highway — ideal for road-trip extensions.
IndiGo's cheapest saver fares include only 7 kg cabin baggage — domestic short-haul travellers with even a single checked bag should add a 15 kg slab at booking (≈ ₹700 if pre-added vs ≈ ₹1,200 at airport). Air India Express Economy includes 15 kg checked luggage in the base fare, which makes it particularly good value for families. SpiceJet's SpiceSaver tiers start lowest but charge for check-in bags; SpiceFlex is flexible but pricier. As of June 2026, all three carriers offer web check-in up to 48 hours before departure. IndiGo's XL seats (extra legroom) are available from ≈ ₹250 extra on this sector.
This is a domestic Indian service — no visa required for Indian nationals. Present a government-issued photo ID (Aadhaar, voter ID, PAN, driving licence, or passport) matching the booking name at check-in and security. DigiYatra facial-recognition boarding is operational at BLR; Kannur Airport is in the process of on-boarding DigiYatra — check the app before departure. Foreign nationals travelling domestically within India must carry their passport and a valid Indian visa. Children under 12 accompanied by a parent do not need their own photo ID but must have proof-of-age (birth certificate) for name-mismatch queries at security.
The November–February window is optimal for Kannur and the North Malabar coast — temperatures hover between 23 °C and 32 °C, humidity is manageable, and the sea is calm for beach visits at Muzhappilangad Drive-in Beach or Payyambalam. This period also sees the highest density of Theyyam ritual performances (October–May, with the peak October–January season). Monsoon (June–August) transforms the landscape with lush greenery and the famous Kerala experience — but flights remain available. Avoid flying in during Onam (August–September) without advance booking, as both flights and resorts fill up weeks ahead and fares jump sharply.
Non-stop flights take ≈ 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes. Kannur Airport is at Mattannur, ≈ 28 km from the city, so add 35–45 minutes for ground transfer.
IndiGo (1–2 daily), Air India Express, and occasionally SpiceJet fly this sector. Air India Express includes 15 kg checked baggage and is often competitive on total price.
Fares start at ≈ ₹2,400 in off-peak months (Feb–March). They climb to ₹6,000–₹9,000 around Onam and December. Booking 3–4 weeks ahead in advance typically yields ₹2,800–₹4,200.
Yes — Kannur International Airport (IATA: CNN) opened in December 2018 at Mattannur, ≈ 28 km north of Kannur city. It handles domestic and Gulf international flights.
KSRTC buses run from the airport to Kannur city in ≈ 45 minutes (fare ≈ ₹40–₹60). Ola/Uber cabs are available and take ≈ 35–40 minutes (fare ≈ ₹400–₹600 depending on surge).
February–March and mid-June to mid-July are typically cheapest — fares often start at ₹2,400–₹3,000. Avoid Onam (August–September) and Christmas–New Year for the lowest prices.
Bangalore to Kannur prices swing with demand, season and lead time more than with any single airline. The reliable lever is comparison: pull every BLR–CNN fare at once and shift your date by a day or two. Mid-week and red-eye departures on IndiGo, Air India Express, SpiceJet are usually where the cheapest seats sit.
For a same-week Bangalore–Kannur trip, the trick is to check all carriers at once rather than one app at a time. FlightGPT's live BLR-CNN search does exactly that — red-eye and early-morning departures often carry the lowest last-minute prices. Enter your date above to compare instantly.
Most travellers prefer the Bangalore to Kannur non-stop option. The direct Bangalore-Kannur flight time is ≈ 1h 5m. If you are flexible, 1-stop alternatives through major hubs can be 15-30 percent cheaper. FlightGPT lets you filter by "Direct only" or compare both side by side — useful when you want the cheapest Bangalore Kannur ticket but are open to a layover.
On Bangalore to Kannur, the headline price and the price you actually pay can differ once baggage and seat selection are added. That's why FlightGPT compares fully-bundled Bangalore Kannur fares across IndiGo, Air India Express, SpiceJet — the cheapest all-in option, not the lowest sticker that balloons at checkout.