Compare cheap Kannur to Mumbai flights — fares on IndiGo & Air India Express. CNN-BOM non-stop vs 1-stop schedule, baggage, ID rules, best time to book 2026.
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Quick answer: Kannur to Mumbai non-stop flights take about ≈ 1h 50m non-stop on select days; ≈ 4h+ on 1-stop itineraries, operated by IndiGo, Air India (non-stop, select days); 1-stop via Bengaluru/Hyderabad other days, Non-stop service runs only on select days of the week; most days you fly 1-stop via a southern hub.. This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest CNN–BOM fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
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| Airline | Cabin bag | Checked (economy) | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|
| IndiGo | 7 kg | 15 kg | Largest network; strong on-time record |
| Air India | 7 kg | 15-25 kg | Full-service; meals included |
Standard domestic economy allowance; premium fares and elite tiers may include more. Confirm against your fare — each airline's baggage page is linked above.
Kannur (CNN) to Mumbai (BOM) is a useful but thinly served sector. IndiGo operates the non-stop, but only on a handful of days each week — typically around four weekly departures — and Air India appears on select days too. On the remaining days you will be routed 1-stop, usually via Bengaluru or Hyderabad.
Always check whether the fare you are looking at is the genuine non-stop or a connection, because the difference in total travel time is large. Go First and Jet Airways are defunct and Vistara has merged into Air India, so disregard any old listings showing them.
The aerial distance is about 847 km. A genuine non-stop takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to 1 hour 55 minutes. A 1-stop itinerary via Bengaluru or Hyderabad will typically run four hours or more once you add the connection time, so it pays to plan around the non-stop days if you can.
Both cities are on Indian Standard Time, so there is no clock change. Kannur sits in north Kerala, and the flight tracks north-west over the Arabian Sea coast toward Mumbai.
Because non-stop seats are scarce, they sell out earlier than on a high-frequency route. Booking three to five weeks ahead is sensible, and earlier still for Onam, Diwali and the December holidays.
| Period | Demand | Fare pressure |
|---|---|---|
| Aug–Sep (Onam) | Very high (Kerala outbound) | Book 4–6 weeks out |
| Oct–Nov (Diwali) | High | Book early |
| Dec (holidays, weddings) | High | Book early |
| Jun–Jul (monsoon) | Lower | Better deals, weather risk |
Kerala's large workforce in Mumbai and the Gulf makes festival-period demand on Kannur routes strong, so leave plenty of lead time around Onam in particular.
On a route where non-stops are limited, flexibility is your biggest saving:
Non-stop departures on this route tend to fall in the late-morning to afternoon band. If you have an onward connection at Mumbai — domestic or international — build in a comfortable buffer, because CSMIA can be busy and the T1–T2 transfer is not instant. An earlier flight gives you the most cushion.
Business travellers: Same-day returns are tricky given the limited non-stop days — check the weekly pattern before committing. The non-stop is far preferable for a packed schedule.
Families: Aim for the non-stop; a connection with children and luggage through a busy hub like Bengaluru is tiring. Pre-book meals and seats together.
Students: Off-peak non-stop fares can be reasonable. Be flexible on dates, travel light, and avoid the Onam and Diwali peaks if budget is tight. There is no dedicated student fare, so flexible dates are the real saving.
Kannur (CNN) — Kannur International Airport: A modern airport with a single integrated terminal, opened in 2018, serving north Kerala and the Kodagu border region. It is spacious and rarely congested.
Mumbai (BOM) — Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport: IndiGo domestic flights use Terminal 1 (T1); Air India and Air India Express use Terminal 2 (T2). The two terminals are about 4 km apart, connected by a free shuttle — check your e-ticket so you arrive at the right one.
At Kannur: CNN is around 25 km east of Kannur town near Mattanur. App cabs and pre-paid taxis are the practical options; allow time as it is outside the city.
At Mumbai: CSMIA is in the city's centre-north. App-based cabs, the metro and AC buses all serve the airport. Mumbai traffic is heavy — budget generously for the run to South Mumbai or the western suburbs, especially in peak hours.
Domestic economy on IndiGo and Air India is generally 15 kg checked plus 7 kg cabin, though Air India's allowance can vary by fare and aircraft. Confirm against your specific ticket. See the IndiGo baggage page for the latest. Buy any excess online in advance — airport-counter rates are much higher.
North Kerala has a heavy south-west monsoon from June to September, when rain can cause delays at Kannur. Mumbai's monsoon runs roughly the same months and is intense — flooding occasionally disrupts airport access and flights. October to March is the most settled flying season at both ends. Carry rain protection in the wet months and keep buffer time around connections.
The single most important thing on CNN–BOM is to check which days the non-stop actually flies before you fix your travel dates — on the off days you are looking at a 1-stop that adds two hours or more. Use FlightGPT to filter for non-stop only, line up the non-stop days, and compare the metasearch price against booking direct with the airline so you pay the lower of the two.
A genuine non-stop takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to 1 hour 55 minutes. A 1-stop itinerary via a southern hub typically runs four hours or more.
Not every day. IndiGo runs the non-stop on around four days a week, with Air India on select days; on other days you fly 1-stop via Bengaluru or Hyderabad.
IndiGo and Air India. Go First and Jet Airways are defunct, and Vistara has merged into Air India, so ignore older listings showing them.
Non-stop seats are limited to certain days. On the remaining days the only option is a connection, usually via Bengaluru or Hyderabad.
Domestic economy is generally 15 kg checked plus 7 kg cabin, though Air India's allowance varies by fare and aircraft. Confirm against your ticket.
IndiGo uses Terminal 1 (T1); Air India uses Terminal 2 (T2). Check your e-ticket, as the two terminals are about 4 km apart.
Yes. Both airlines open web check-in 48 hours before departure, letting you choose a seat and skip the check-in queue.
Under DGCA rules, if the airline cancels and cannot rebook you suitably, you are owed a full refund to your original payment method. Compensation may apply for short-notice cancellations.
Yes. Both Kerala and Mumbai have heavy June–September monsoons that can cause delays. October to March is the most reliable window.
Pet acceptance depends on the airline and the specific flight, and is not guaranteed. Arrange it directly with the carrier well in advance.
Yes. Infants under two travel on an adult's lap for a nominal fare. Carry age proof and add the infant to the booking in advance.
It depends on the date. FlightGPT shows the metasearch price and the direct-airline price side by side so you book the cheaper one.
Kannur International (CNN) is about 25 km east of Kannur town near Mattanur. Allow extra time to reach it from the city.
No. Both run on Indian Standard Time, so there is no clock change.
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Kannur to Mumbai prices swing with demand, season and lead time more than with any single airline. The reliable lever is comparison: pull every CNN–BOM fare at once and shift your date by a day or two. Mid-week and red-eye departures on IndiGo, Air India (non-stop, select days); 1-stop via Bengaluru/Hyderabad other days are usually where the cheapest seats sit.
For a same-week Kannur–Mumbai trip, the trick is to check all carriers at once rather than one app at a time. FlightGPT's live CNN-BOM 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 Kannur to Mumbai non-stop option. The direct Kannur-Mumbai flight time is ≈ 1h 50m non-stop on select days; ≈ 4h+ on 1-stop itineraries. 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 Kannur Mumbai ticket but are open to a layover.
On Kannur to Mumbai, 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 Kannur Mumbai fares across IndiGo, Air India (non-stop, select days); 1-stop via Bengaluru/Hyderabad other days — the cheapest all-in option, not the lowest sticker that balloons at checkout.