Kannur to Surat flight guide — airlines, 1-stop options via Mumbai, fares, baggage and tips for this north-Kerala to Gujarat route.
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Quick answer: Kannur to Surat flights take about ≈ 4h–6h (1-stop via Mumbai/Bengaluru), No non-stop — 1-stop via Mumbai (BOM)/Bengaluru (BLR). This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest CNN–STV 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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No carrier operates a direct Kannur to Surat service, so you connect once. The fastest and most frequent option routes through Mumbai (BOM), about 1h 30m flying time from Kannur, followed by a short 1h 10m hop to Surat. IndiGo (6E) offers the widest set of connections on both legs. Bengaluru (BLR) is a workable alternative hub, though it usually adds 30–60 minutes of total travel. When you search, treat this as a self-transfer or a single through-ticket — the latter protects you if the first leg is delayed.
Because both legs are short, a tight Mumbai connection can deliver you to Surat in roughly 4 hours gate-to-gate. Looser connections, or a Bengaluru routing, push the total to 5–6 hours. Most departures from Kannur leave between 06:00 and 14:00, which pairs well with same-day onward flights. Aim for at least a 90-minute layover at Mumbai so you have a buffer for the inter-terminal walk and re-screening. Overnight connections are best avoided unless the fare saving is large.
Surat International Airport (STV) sits at Magdalla, about 11–12 km south of the city centre and close to the textile and diamond markets. A prepaid taxi or app-cab reaches the central Ring Road area in 25–35 minutes depending on traffic; autos and city buses are cheaper alternatives. The terminal is compact and modern, so you clear it quickly. For trip planning you can also check our Surat airport guide and compare it with the return Surat to Kannur direction.
Standard domestic baggage applies: 7 kg cabin and 15 kg checked on most economy fares, with IndiGo and Akasa Air broadly aligned. On a connecting ticket your bags are usually checked through to Surat, so you collect them only at STV. Economy one-way fares typically run ₹5,500–₹11,000 depending on season, how early you book and the connection chosen. Festive and wedding-season dates can climb higher, so booking 3–6 weeks ahead is worthwhile.
Kannur and Surat are both warm for much of the year. The most comfortable window to visit Surat is November to February, when daytime temperatures are pleasant and the city is busy with business travel. Fares are usually softest in the February–March and August–September lean periods. The monsoon (roughly June to September) can bring delays into the Mumbai hub, so allow extra connection buffer if you fly then. For the lowest prices, target mid-week departures.
Surat is one of India's fastest-growing cities and the world's diamond-cutting capital, processing the majority of global rough diamonds. It is equally famous for synthetic textiles and saree manufacturing. Visitors enjoy the riverfront promenade along the Tapi, Dutch-era heritage at the old fort, and a celebrated street-food scene — locho, undhiyu and ghari sweets are local favourites. Many Kannur travellers come for trade, jobs in the textile sector, or to connect onward to other Gujarat towns.
Carry one government photo ID — Aadhaar, driving licence or passport — for every passenger; no visa or special document is needed for this domestic trip. Web check-in opens 48 hours before departure and lets you pick seats and skip airport queues. DigiYatra is optional but speeds up entry at busier hubs like Mumbai. On a connecting itinerary, confirm whether you must re-check bags at the hub; on a single through-ticket you normally do not. Reach Kannur airport at least 2 hours before departure.
No. There is no non-stop service; you connect once, typically via Mumbai with a total journey of about 4 to 6 hours covering roughly 1,190 km.
With a tight Mumbai connection it can be done in about 4 hours gate-to-gate; a looser layover or a Bengaluru routing pushes it to 5 to 6 hours.
Across the 2 legs, IndiGo offers the most connections, with Air India Express and Akasa Air as alternatives on at least 1 of the 2 segments.
Economy one-way fares typically run ₹5,500 to ₹11,000 depending on season and how early you book; festive dates can be higher.
Surat International Airport (STV) is about 11 to 12 km from the centre, roughly a 25 to 35 minute taxi ride depending on traffic.
One valid government photo ID per passenger, such as Aadhaar, driving licence or passport. Arrive at least 2 hours before your departure.
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There is currently no non-stop service between Kannur and Surat — itineraries connect via a hub, with a typical journey of ≈ 4h–6h (1-stop via Mumbai/Bengaluru). Comparing hubs side by side often saves 15-30 percent. FlightGPT lets you filter by "Direct only" or compare both side by side — useful when you want the cheapest Kannur Surat ticket but are open to a layover.
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