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Quick answer: Navi Mumbai to Kannur non-stop flights take about ≈ 1h 35m, operated by IndiGo, One daily non-stop on most days — confirm on your date. This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest NMI–CNN fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
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Looking for cheap flights from Navi Mumbai to Kannur? FlightGPT compares live NMI to CNN fares across every connected source — Indian carriers, OTAs and trusted travel agents — and shows the cheapest options side by side. Whether you want a Navi Mumbai to Kannur non-stop tomorrow, a last-minute weekend deal or the lowest price three months out, every active Navi Mumbai-Kannur fare is one search away.
The NMI–CNN non-stop is flown by IndiGo, normally once a day. Kannur's other domestic links run to Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi and Mumbai's main airport on IndiGo, plus Bengaluru and Thiruvananthapuram on Air India Express. Navi Mumbai opened on 25 Dec, 2025 and airlines have reshuffled its routes since, so verify the schedule for your exact date. Search on FlightGPT to see the NMI flight beside the BOM alternative; it compares fares and passes you to the airline or travel partner to book.
NMI sits at Ulwe, a short drive from Panvel, Kharghar and Belapur. South Mumbai travellers can use the Atal Setu, while those coming from Thane can take the Thane–Belapur road towards Panvel. Rail and metro connections are still under development, so plan on an app cab, taxi or private drop. Reach the terminal about 90 minutes before departure. IndiGo closes check-in 45 minutes before departure on domestic flights. Food outlets at a new terminal can be limited early in the morning, so carry a snack if you are on an early departure.
Kannur International Airport is about 28 km from Kannur town and 24 km from Thalassery. Prepaid taxis wait at arrivals; there is no train to the airport, and buses are infrequent. Allow 45–60 minutes to Kannur town and slightly less to Thalassery. If you are heading to Kasaragod or Bekal, you are looking at roughly two hours or more by road. Wayanad, through the Kottiyoor and Boys Town ghat routes, is reachable in about two to three hours. Book a cab in advance for late-evening arrivals; the hilltop location means there is little nearby once flights finish.
The main reason visitors fly into Kannur is Theyyam, the ritual performance held at village shrines across North Malabar from roughly October/November to May. Performances often run through the night, and dates follow the Malayalam calendar, so check a local schedule before you book flights. A few tips:
Thalassery's biryani and Malabar snacks are reason enough to stay an extra day.
Southbound demand jumps before Onam (August–September), Vishu (April) and the Christmas break, as Mumbai's Malayali families head home. Summer holidays in April–May fill seats too. The Theyyam months bring tourists, especially in December and January. In contrast, the heavy monsoon from June to September is quieter for leisure travel, but Kannur's plateau-top airport can see rain-related delays. If your dates are fixed around a festival, search early on FlightGPT; with one flight a day, fallback options on the same route are limited.
IndiGo's domestic economy fares include 15 kg in the hold and 7 kg in the cabin (one bag) with a small personal item. Fares sold as hand-baggage-only drop the check-in allowance. Many travellers fly out light and return heavy, carrying handloom cloth from Kannur's weaving cooperatives, cashews and spices. Buying extra baggage online before the flight costs less than paying at the airport. Remember that liquids such as coconut oil must be in checked baggage if over 100 ml. For tips on the return journey, read our Kannur to Navi Mumbai page.
Mumbai's main airport (BOM) has an IndiGo non-stop to Kannur, which is the most direct fallback. Kozhikode airport, about 90 km south of Kannur, has more Mumbai options and is another choice if you are heading to the southern part of Malabar. Mangaluru, roughly 150 km north, suits travellers bound for Kasaragod. The Konkan Railway from Panvel to Kannur takes most of a day but is reliable when flights are full.
Most visitors base themselves in Kannur town, close to St Angelo Fort, Payyambalam beach and the handloom shops, or in Thalassery, the historic trading town known for its biryani, cake heritage and the Gundert Bungalow. Homestays near Muzhappilangad beach suit families who want a quieter base. Malabar food is a highlight: try pathiri, kallummakkaya (mussels), unnakaya and the region's spiced fish fry. If you are visiting for Theyyam, ask your homestay host which shrines are holding performances that week, since dates are published locally and change every year. Travellers with an early flight home can stay near Mattanur to cut the morning drive to the airport.
Yes. IndiGo flies non-stop from Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI) to Kannur International Airport (CNN), usually once a day. Because NMI opened on 25 Dec, 2025, its schedules change often, so check your date.
The Navi Mumbai to Kannur non-stop takes about 1 hour 35 minutes for roughly 830 km. IndiGo's scheduled block time adds a few minutes for taxiing at NMI and Kannur's Mattanur airport.
IndiGo is the only airline with non-stop flights from Navi Mumbai to Kannur. IndiGo also runs a Kannur non-stop from Mumbai's main Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM).
Kannur International Airport at Mattanur is about 24 km from Thalassery and 28 km from Kannur town. Prepaid taxis are the usual option and take about 45 minutes; there is no rail link.
Theyyam performances in Kannur and North Malabar run roughly from October/November to May, with dates set by the Malayalam calendar. December and January are popular, so Navi Mumbai–Kannur seats can tighten.
IndiGo domestic economy fares from Navi Mumbai to Kannur allow 15 kg of check-in baggage and one 7 kg cabin bag, plus a small personal item. Hand-baggage-only fares do not include check-in baggage.
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There is no single "cheapest day" to fly Navi Mumbai to Kannur — the lowest fare is the one you find by comparing live. Open the search above to line up Navi Mumbai–Kannur prices across IndiGo; booking ahead and avoiding peak weekends typically trims 25–40 percent off the walk-up fare.
Flying Navi Mumbai to Kannur at short notice doesn't always mean overpaying. Off-peak departures and unsold seats on IndiGo can surface real same-week deals. Put your date into the FlightGPT search above and we'll show every available NMI–CNN fare side by side in seconds.
Most travellers prefer the Navi Mumbai to Kannur non-stop option. The direct Navi Mumbai-Kannur flight time is ≈ 1h 35m. 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 Navi Mumbai Kannur ticket but are open to a layover.
Navi Mumbai–Kannur pricing rewards comparison over loyalty: the best value rotates between low-cost and full-service carriers depending on the date. FlightGPT's grid surfaces every Navi Mumbai Kannur fare with baggage and meals counted in, so the genuinely cheapest all-in ticket is the one that rises to the top.