Bengaluru to Palakkad flights
Palakkad lies 265 km (165 mi) south-west of Bengaluru, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 5 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Bengaluru | Palakkad | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 8.5 million | 132,728 |
| Elevation | 914 m (2,999 ft) | 87 m (285 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | BLR, 28 km out | CJB, 51 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Bengaluru
Bengaluru is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR), 28 km (17 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Palakkad
Palakkad is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Coimbatore International Airport (CJB), 51 km (32 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,480 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Cochin International Airport (COK, 74 km), Calicut International Airport (CCJ, 86 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coimbatore International Airport | CJB | 51 km (32 mi) | 8,480 ft | 1,324 ft |
| Cochin International Airport | COK | 74 km (46 mi) | 11,155 ft | 30 ft |
| Calicut International Airport | CCJ | 86 km (53 mi) | 9,383 ft | 342 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Palakkad from Bengaluru?
265 km (165 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Bengaluru.
How long does it take to get from Bengaluru to Palakkad by air?
About 1 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bengaluru and Palakkad?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Which airports are used for Bengaluru to Palakkad flights?
Typically Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB); Palakkad also has COK, CCJ.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.