Surat to Kannur flight guide — airlines, 1-stop routing via Bengaluru/Hyderabad, fares, baggage and booking tips for north Kerala.
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Quick answer: Surat to Kannur flights take about ≈ 5h–7h (1-stop via Bengaluru/Hyderabad), No non-stop — 1-stop via Bengaluru (BLR)/Hyderabad (HYD). This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest STV–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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There is no non-stop on this pairing, so the workable carriers are IndiGo (6E), Air India (AI) and Air India Express (IX), each connecting through a hub. Bengaluru and Hyderabad are the most common change points because both have solid Kannur frequencies. Your Surat leg departs to one of these metros, then a second flight carries you into Kannur. Depending on layover timing you will typically find a handful of sensible combinations per day, with the smoothest single-carrier itineraries finishing in around 5–6 hours.
Bengaluru (BLR) is a strong hub for Kannur, with multiple daily flights on the second leg, and Hyderabad (HYD) is a good alternative if a Surat–Hyderabad feeder suits you. Air India Express in particular serves Kannur from these metros. Allow 75–90 minutes for the change, and keep both legs on one ticket so bags check through and a first-leg delay is covered. Travellers comparing Kerala options may also like our Surat–Calicut notes via the wider network.
You land at Kannur International Airport (CNN) at Mattanur, about 25–30 km from Kannur town — one of Kerala's newer airports with a spacious terminal. Taxis and app cabs reach the town in roughly 45–60 minutes for ₹700–₹1,100; KSRTC buses also connect the airport with Kannur and Thalassery. If you are heading to Wayanad or coastal resorts, this airport is often the closest gateway. See our Kannur airport guide for transfers and timings.
Domestic economy on IndiGo, Air India and Air India Express includes 7 kg cabin baggage and 15 kg check-in as standard, with lighter saver fares sometimes carrying less — confirm at booking. On a single-PNR connecting ticket, bags are usually checked straight through to Kannur. Fares respond to season and lead time: economy one-way typically runs ₹6,000–₹11,500, climbing around Onam and the December holidays. Booking 3–5 weeks ahead and flying mid-week keeps you nearer the lower band.
North Kerala is most pleasant from October to March, when humidity eases and the coast is at its best. The southwest monsoon (June–August) brings heavy rain but also the lowest fares, plus a lush, atmospheric landscape if you do not mind the wet. Onam, in August or September, pushes demand and prices up sharply. Heavy monsoon rain at Bengaluru or along the Kerala coast can occasionally affect connection timing, so build in a buffer during those months.
Kannur sits in the heart of the Malabar coast, known for its long, uncrowded beaches like Payyambalam, historic forts, and the vivid ritual art of theyyam performed in village shrines through the cooler months. It is also a centre of the handloom industry, famous for Kannur cotton. The region is a gateway to Wayanad's hills and the spice country inland, and its strong Gulf ties make the airport a busy hub for returning expatriate families.
Carry a government photo ID — Aadhaar, driving licence or passport — for every passenger; domestic flights need no visa. Web check-in typically opens 48 hours before each leg, so use it to choose seats and skip queues. DigiYatra is optional and speeds entry where available. On a connecting itinerary, reach Surat airport about 2 hours before departure, keep both boarding passes ready, and double-check your gate at the transit hub, since metro airports can shift gates between sectors.
No. The route is served only with one stop, usually via Bengaluru or Hyderabad, giving a total journey of about 5–7 hours including a 1–2 hour layover.
The straight-line distance is around 1,290 km. With a connection, plan for 5 to 7 hours of total travel depending on your layover length.
Economy one-way typically costs ₹6,000–₹11,500. Booking 3–5 weeks ahead and avoiding Onam and December usually keeps fares under ₹8,000.
IndiGo, Air India and Air India Express offer 1-stop connections via Bengaluru or Hyderabad. Expect roughly 2 to 4 workable combinations a day depending on layover timing.
Kannur International Airport (CNN) is about 25–30 km from Kannur town. A taxi takes 45–60 minutes and costs around ₹700–₹1,100.
One government photo ID per passenger — Aadhaar, driving licence or passport. No visa is required; DigiYatra is optional and can save 5–10 minutes at the gate.
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There is currently no non-stop service between Surat and Kannur — itineraries connect via a hub, with a typical journey of ≈ 5h–7h (1-stop via Bengaluru/Hyderabad). 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 Surat Kannur ticket but are open to a layover.
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