Flying from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Kannur International Airport (CNN): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from King Khaled International Airport to Kannur International Airport.
Kannur is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Riyadh and observes the UTC+5:30 timezone.
To ensure you get on your RUH to CNN flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Getting to Kannur (and then discovering more of India!) is easy with Air India Express. This popular carrier offers direct flights from King Khaled International Airport to Kannur International Airport.
Air India Express has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from King Khaled International Airport to Kannur International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between RUH and CNN:
Hamad International Airport
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport
Cochin International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)
Currently, Rs27,018 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Kannur International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs73,617. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book six months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from RUH to CNN.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from King Khaled International Airport to Kannur International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from King Khaled International Airport to Kannur International Airport.
Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
86.76% of flights leaving King Khaled International Airport land at their destination on time. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when setting off from RUH.
King Khaled International Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Riyadh. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to RUH? If you're catching an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Kannur International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Kannur International Airport (CNN)
Book a hotel near CNN if you have a late King Khaled International Airport to Kannur International Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Getting from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to central Kannur
Kannur International Airport to central Kannur has a drive time of around 45 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
When to fly to Kannur International Airport (CNN)
The quietest month for a flight from King Khaled International Airport to Kannur International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Kannur based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Kannur is March, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from King Khaled International Airport to Kannur International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC and 31ºC. Look for cheap tickets from RUH to CNN around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Kannur. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Tirunelveli is another standout destination in India and is around 434 kilometres south-east of Kannur. No trip is complete without dropping by Smart City, Green Space Phase I, Ramalingam Nagar Park, Udaiyarpatti Lake and Master Kings Family.