Popular Airport | Kannur Intl. Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 8 hour 20 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 6674 Km |
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Cheapest Dammam to Kannur Flight Tickets
Transportation to Airport from Dammam City Center
King Fahd Intl. Airport
There are bus services that you can use to go to the Dammam King Fahd International Airport from the city center. If you want a more comfortable travel, you can get on a taxi. Another alternative is renting a car to go to the airport.
Taxi
You can easily find a taxi in the city center. Your hotel can also help you about this issue. Because there is no taximeter in the taxi, you should bargain and agree with the fare before you get on. The fare you will pay should be around 50-60 SAR. From Dammam city center, you can arrive at the airport in about half an hour by taxi.
Bus
If you prefer going to the airport by a public transportation vehicle, you can get on the bus from the bus station, which is very close to the city center. Bus ticket price is 12 SAR per person. It is possible to reach the airport in about 40 minutes by bus. Public transportation can be a good alternative for those coming from Al-Khobar and Al-Hasa. Once you have reached Dammam city center by bus, you can easily get to the airport by transferring from here.
Car Rental
Car rental is highly preferred by tourists since public transportation in Dammam can be generally distressful. In the city center you can see the offices of many car rental companies. If you wish, your hotel can also help you to rent a car. It is possible to arrive at the airport in half an hour with the car you rent. From the city center you must connect to King Fahd road and follow the airport sign boards.
Airport Information
Although the King Fahd International Airport, which is 20 km northeast of the city center, is at world standards, problems can sometimes emerge and long queues may occur in passport control. It is appropriate to arrange your arrival time to the airport in order not to be exposed to unexpected situations.
You can find bank, ATM and exchange bureau in the King Fahd Airport.
There is also a self-service restaurant as well as a great number of cafes and buffets selling snacks and drinks. There is no free Wi-Fi service throughout the airport but there are internet access tables at different points.
As well as duty free stores, shops where you can buy souvenirs, clothes and books offer service for passengers. For the smokers, there is a private indoor room within the airport.
There is a large mosque on the roof of the parking lot belonging to the King Fahd Airport and it is connected to the terminal with private bridges. All of these bridges are air-conditioned.
If you do not want to give up on your comfort, you can wait your flight in the VIP lounge at the outgoing passenger terminal. On the other hand, seminar and meeting halls are not available at the airport.
Transportation to Kannur City Center from Airport
Kannur Intl. Airport
Kannur International Airport
Kannur International Airport (IATA: CNN) is located 28 kilometers from the Kannur city center, in the state of Kerala. Besides Kannur, this airport serves the North Malabar region and the Mahe district as well. There are several transportation options from the Kannur International Airport to the city center, such as buses, taxis, autorickshaws, hotel shuttles, and rental cars. Overall, the road and railway network of Kannur is good, so the best transportation method is a taxi or rented car, as you can either head to the city center, or to the railway station easily, which the railway is connected to the rest of India. Kannur airport has also an open parking lot with a capacity of up to 700 cars, 200 taxis, and 25 buses.
Bus
Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) operates buses from and to the Kannur Airport. Currently, the routes start operating from 05:00 to 20:00. Besides Kannur, there are routes to Iritty, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Thalassery, and other locations. Bus fares are INR 24 to Kannur city, but due to Covid-19 restrictions, the availability may vary.
Taxi
Taxis are the easiest, and perhaps the most luxurious option of transportation from Kannur International Airport to the city center and get around the city as well. Calicut Tours& Travels provides pre-paid taxi services at their counters on both domestic and international arrival terminals. The taxi fares start from INR 750, which is roughly 9-10 USD, but keep in mind that fares may change. Otherwise, outside the airport, you can find taxis as well. It takes about 35-45 minutes from the airport to the city center.
Rental Car
Rent-A-Car services are available at several counters in the Kannur International Airport. You can either rent from one of them, or book online in advance. Well-known companies like Hertz, Avis, and Enterprise provide services and the prices vary according to your preference of cars, dates, availabilities, etc.
Auto Rickshaw
Auto rickshaws are one of the versions of rickshaws and it is quite common in several Asian cities, including India. These auto rickshaws are motorized, and if you want to use this as a transportation method from Kannur International Airport to the city center, you can find them outside the airport.
Hotel Shuttles
Hotel shuttles are ideal for larger groups, and when you do not want to arrange your transportation separately, you can easily book a hotel that provides shuttle services, and demand to get picked up from Kannur International Airport around the time of your landing.
