Mumbai to Kannur flight guide — airlines, fares, Kannur International Airport, baggage and Kerala coastal tips for travellers.
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Quick answer: Mumbai to Kannur non-stop flights take about ≈ 1h 40m, operated by IndiGo, Air India, Air Arabia (seasonal), ≈ 3–5 non-stop flights daily. This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest BOM–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.
Looking for cheap flights from Mumbai to Kannur? FlightGPT compares live BOM to CNN fares across every connected source — Indian carriers, Gulf hubs, OTAs and trusted travel agents — and shows the cheapest options side by side. Whether you want a Mumbai to Kannur non-stop tomorrow, a last-minute weekend deal or the lowest price three months out, every active Mumbai-Kannur fare is one search away.
IndiGo leads BOM–CNN frequency with typically 2–3 daily departures from BOM T1, deploying A320neo aircraft. Air India connects the route from BOM T2 with at least one daily flight, useful for travellers who want checked baggage included and connectivity to Air India's loyalty network. Air Arabia occasionally operates BOM–CNN as a domestic leg within broader Gulf-routing itineraries. Indigo's early-morning BOM departures are particularly popular with Mumbaikars who wish to reach Kannur in time for lunch. Given the airport's relative newness, slot allocations can shift seasonally, so confirm schedules 48 hours before travel.
One-way fares from BOM to CNN on IndiGo start at ≈ ₹2,800–₹4,500 when booked 5–8 weeks ahead as of June 2026. Onam (late August–September) and Christmas–New Year see significant fare spikes, often reaching ₹9,000–₹12,000 one-way; book 10–12 weeks in advance for those windows. The quietest booking windows with lowest fares are late February through early April (post-exam season before summer) and July–August midweek departures. Connecting via Kochi (COK) is rarely cheaper and adds 4+ hours, so direct is almost always the better value here.
The BOM–CNN track follows the Konkan coast southward, making this one of the more scenic short domestic flights in India on a clear day — you can spot the Western Ghats to the east and the Arabian Sea to the west for much of the route. Block time is ≈ 1h 40m. IndiGo operates a standard 3-3 economy cabin; Air India offers a slightly wider seat pitch (≈ 31–32 inches) and a complimentary snack + beverage on its economy fares. Neither airline provides complimentary checked baggage on IndiGo basic fares, but Air India's base economy generally includes 15 kg. Flight punctuality is generally good, though monsoon convective activity (June–August) can cause 30–60 minute delays.
IndiGo's base fare includes a 7 kg cabin bag; adding 15 kg checked allowance at booking costs ≈ ₹600–₹1,000. If you're carrying gifts or goods for family — common on this migrant-worker corridor — consider adding 20 kg or 25 kg at booking, as airport add-on rates can reach ₹1,800–₹2,500 per bag. Air India includes 15 kg checked on economy and up to 25 kg on certain fare classes. As of June 2026, oversized items (surf gear, cycles) incur a special-handling surcharge of ₹1,500–₹3,000; book via airline cargo for anything above 32 kg per piece.
Kannur International Airport (CNN) opened in December 2018 and is located ≈ 25 km north of Kannur city near Mattannur. The modern terminal handles both domestic and international flights from a single structure; international and domestic arrivals share the ground floor, with departure halls on the upper level. Pre-paid taxis to Kannur city run ≈ ₹600–₹900; to Thalassery (≈ 15 km) expect ₹350–₹500. KSRTC buses serve the airport forecourt and connect to Kannur city, Thalassery, and Calicut every 1–2 hours at ≈ ₹40–₹80. App-based cabs have limited availability; pre-book if you need one at odd hours.
Indian citizens travelling between Mumbai and Kannur need only a valid government-issued photo ID — Aadhaar, voter ID, driving licence, or passport. No visa, inner-line permit, or protected-area permit is required for Kannur district. DigiYatra is operational at BOM T1 and T2 for facial-recognition boarding; CNN is progressively implementing it. Children under 12 do not require their own ID if travelling with a parent who can produce the family's documents. Note that Aadhaar with masked UID is accepted at most domestic check-in counters; carry the full-UID version if you wish to avoid any query.
Kannur's theyyam ritual — a spectacular form of deity-possession performance held in temple courtyards from November through April — is reason enough for the flight; no other destination in India offers anything quite like it. Beyond that, Muzhappilangad Drive-in Beach, at 4 km the longest in Asia where vehicles are allowed on the sand, is a quirky crowd-pleaser, and the 15th-century Kannur Fort (St. Angelo Fort) offers panoramic Arabian Sea views. The region is also Kerala's cashew heartland; buying raw or roasted cashews direct from local factories costs ₹400–₹600 per kg versus ₹800+ in Mumbai supermarkets.
Non-stop block time is ≈ 1h 40m. With standard check-in at BOM (1.5h before), you can plan for roughly 3.5 hours total from airport arrival to Kannur city.
IndiGo has the most frequencies (≈ 2–3 daily from T1). Air India operates ≈ 1 daily from T2. Air Arabia runs seasonal services. All operate non-stop.
As of ${FARES_AS_OF}, one-way fares start around ₹2,800–₹4,500 booked 5–8 weeks ahead. Festival windows (Onam, Christmas) can push prices to ₹9,000–₹12,000 one-way.
IndiGo uses BOM Terminal 1 (T1), the low-cost domestic terminal. Air India uses Terminal 2 (T2). Confirm your terminal when you check in — they are physically separate buildings.
Kannur International Airport (CNN) is ≈ 25 km north of Kannur city, about a 40-minute drive. Pre-paid taxis to the city cost ≈ ₹600–₹900; KSRTC buses are available at ≈ ₹40–₹80.
Late February through early April and July–August midweek typically offer the lowest fares — roughly ₹2,800–₹3,500 one-way. Onam (August–September) and Christmas periods are the most expensive.
Mumbai to Kannur prices swing with demand, season and lead time more than with any single airline. The reliable lever is comparison: pull every BOM–CNN fare at once and shift your date by a day or two. Mid-week and red-eye departures on IndiGo, Air India, Air Arabia (seasonal) are usually where the cheapest seats sit.
For a same-week Mumbai–Kannur trip, the trick is to check all carriers at once rather than one app at a time. FlightGPT's live BOM-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 Mumbai to Kannur non-stop option. The direct Mumbai-Kannur flight time is ≈ 1h 40m. 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 Mumbai Kannur ticket but are open to a layover.
On Mumbai 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 Mumbai Kannur fares across IndiGo, Air India, Air Arabia (seasonal) — the cheapest all-in option, not the lowest sticker that balloons at checkout.