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 ≈ 5–7 hours total with one stop via Bengaluru or Hyderabad (no non-stop), operated by IndiGo; Air India Express / Air India on some legs, No non-stop operates. Several 1-stop itineraries a day route via Bengaluru (best onward connectivity to Kannur) or Hyderabad.. 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.
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| Airline | Cabin bag | Checked (economy) | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|
| IndiGo | 7 kg | 15 kg | Largest network; strong on-time record |
| Air India Express | 7 kg | 15 kg | Low-cost, Air India group |
| 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.
Surat (STV) to Kannur (CNN) in north Kerala has no non-stop flight — the city pair is too small to support one. Every itinerary connects through a hub. IndiGo is the main carrier, with Air India Express and Air India on some legs.
The best hub is Bengaluru (BLR), which Surat reaches non-stop and which has frequent IndiGo and Air India Express services onward to Kannur (about an hour). Hyderabad (HYD) is an alternative. Go First and Jet Airways have ceased operations, and Vistara now flies as Air India, so disregard those names in any old schedule.
The direct air distance is roughly 1,000–1,290 km, but since you must connect, plan for about 5 to 7 hours total depending on the hub and layover. Via Bengaluru you fly Surat–Bengaluru non-stop, then a short Bengaluru–Kannur hop of around an hour; this is usually the cleanest routing. Hyderabad works too but often with a longer or less frequent onward leg. Compare both for your date, weighing total time against fare.
Demand to north Kerala peaks in the cool season and around Onam. Connecting fares on a thin pair like this reward early booking. We do not quote fixed fares — they move daily — but this pattern is a fair guide.
| Period | Demand | Fare pressure |
|---|---|---|
| Dec–Jan (cool, peak) | High | Higher; book 4–6 weeks out |
| Onam (Aug/Sep) | Very high | Sharply higher around the festival |
| Feb–Mar & Jun–Jul (off-peak, monsoon) | Lower | Softer fares, more choice |
The earlier you book a 1-stop ticket, the better the price and the connection quality.
Compare Bengaluru and Hyderabad routings for your date — Bengaluru usually wins on connectivity, but Hyderabad can be cheaper. Prefer a single through-ticket so the airline protects your connection; a two-ticket self-connect can look cheaper but you carry the delay and re-check risk. Be flexible by a day either side, avoid Onam and peak-season dates if you can, and add only the bag you need. A slightly longer layover often costs far less than the tightest connection.
Take an early departure from Surat so a first-leg delay still leaves later onward flights from Bengaluru to Kannur. The last connection of the day is the riskiest — Bengaluru–Kannur frequency thins in the evening, and a slip can strand you overnight. A morning Surat departure with a midday Bengaluru connection is usually the safest combination.
Business: Book a single through-ticket via Bengaluru with a sensible layover so a missed connection is the airline's responsibility. Carry-on only avoids re-checking bags if you self-connect.
Families: A 5–7 hour connecting day with children is tiring; choose the Bengaluru routing with the shortest comfortable layover and pre-book seats together. Pack snacks and entertainment for the hub wait.
Students and budget travellers: Be honest about total cost and time — a long-distance train to Kerala plus a short local hop can rival a connecting flight on value. If you fly, book early, travel cabin-bag-only, and compare both hubs.
Surat International Airport (STV) operates from a single terminal on the city's outskirts, handling domestic and limited international flights.
Kannur International Airport (CNN) also has a single modern terminal, opened in 2018, serving north Kerala and the Gulf. At the connecting hub, note the terminal split: in Bengaluru most carriers including IndiGo and Air India Express use T1, while Air India uses T2 — check which terminal your onward flight departs from.
Surat's airport sits roughly 11–15 km south-west of the centre — 25–35 minutes by app cab, auto or prepaid taxi. Kannur International Airport is about 25–30 km from Kannur town at Mattannur; allow 45–60 minutes by app cab, KSRTC bus or prepaid taxi, and a bit more in monsoon. Confirm the fare or use a meter, and budget time for the longer Kannur airport run.
Expect 7 kg cabin and 15 kg checked on the cheapest IndiGo and Air India Express fares, with paid extra weight. On a single through-ticket your bags are tagged all the way to Kannur; on two separate tickets you must collect and re-check them at the hub, which needs a longer layover. Check the latest limits on the IndiGo baggage page before you pack.
North Kerala has a heavy southwest monsoon from June to September, with a second spell of rain later in the year — expect wet weather and occasional delays then. December to January is the most pleasant time, and Onam (August/September) is the big regional festival. Surat is hot and humid with its own June–September monsoon. Pack light cottons and a compact umbrella, and keep buffer time during monsoon at both ends.
With no non-stop, the right hub is everything on Surat–Kannur. Run it once and let FlightGPT compare the Bengaluru and Hyderabad routings together, with single through-tickets prioritised so your connection is protected. Bengaluru usually gives the cleanest path to Kannur — but FlightGPT will flag when Hyderabad is cheaper for your date.
No. The route has no non-stop service. Every option connects through a hub — most practically Bengaluru, sometimes Hyderabad.
About 5 to 7 hours in total, depending on the hub and the length of your layover.
IndiGo is the main carrier, with Air India Express and Air India on some legs. Go First and Jet Airways have shut down, and Vistara now flies as Air India.
Bengaluru usually gives the cleanest path — a non-stop from Surat then a short hop to Kannur with frequent IndiGo and Air India Express services. Hyderabad is an alternative but often with a longer onward leg. Compare both.
Under DGCA rules, an airline cancellation entitles you to a full refund or a free alternative, plus compensation in defined cases. A passenger cancellation gives a refund minus the applicable charge per fare rules.
Typically 7 kg cabin and 15 kg checked on the cheapest domestic fares, with paid extra weight. Check your fare and the IndiGo baggage page first.
On a single ticket, yes — they are tagged to Kannur. On two separate tickets you must collect and re-check them at the hub, so leave a comfortable layover.
Generally 48 hours before departure, closing 1–2 hours before for domestic flights. Do it early for better seats on each leg.
It can. North Kerala's June–September southwest monsoon brings heavy rain, and the hubs can see weather delays too. Keep buffer time during monsoon.
About 25–30 km, at Mattannur. Allow 45–60 minutes by app cab, KSRTC bus or prepaid taxi, and a little more in wet weather.
IndiGo does not carry pets domestically. Air India accepts pets subject to advance booking and conditions. Confirm with your operating carrier.
Infants under two travel on a lap at a nominal fare without their own seat. Carry age proof and add the infant when booking.
Prices are usually similar. Booking direct simplifies changes and refunds across both legs; OTAs may bundle deals but add a layer if a connection goes wrong.
December to January is the most pleasant. Onam in August/September is the major festival and pushes fares up, while the June–September monsoon can disrupt travel.
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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 ≈ 5–7 hours total with one stop via Bengaluru or Hyderabad (no non-stop). 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.
Surat to Kannur ticket prices on the FlightGPT live grid update by the minute. The lowest-priced Surat Kannur airfare today might be on a low-cost carrier; next month's best deal might be a full-service IndiGo; Air India Express / Air India on some legs flight bundled with checked baggage and a meal. We compare fully-bundled all-in fares, never base fares with surprise add-ons.