Flights to Palakkad
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 8,480 ft, CJB handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 1,324 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Palakkad
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palakkad to Mumbai | India | 1,008 km (626 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Palakkad to Bengaluru | India | 265 km (165 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Palakkad to Hyderabad | India | 760 km (472 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Palakkad to Ahmedabad | India | 1,429 km (888 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Palakkad to Chennai | India | 471 km (293 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Palakkad to Surat | India | 1,229 km (763 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Palakkad to Pune | India | 912 km (567 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Palakkad to Nagpur | India | 1,182 km (735 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Palakkad to Indore | India | 1,331 km (827 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Palakkad to Thāne | India | 1,017 km (632 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Palakkad to Vadodara | India | 1,333 km (828 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Palakkad to Bhopal | India | 1,390 km (864 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Palakkad to Pimpri-Chinchwad | India | 925 km (574 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Palakkad to Kallakurichi | India | 273 km (170 mi) | about 1 h 6 min |
| Palakkad to Nashik | India | 1,070 km (665 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Palakkad to Madurai | India | 186 km (116 mi) | about 59 min |
| Palakkad to Tirunelveli | India | 254 km (158 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Palakkad to Rājkot | India | 1,424 km (885 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Palakkad to Pimpri | India | 925 km (575 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Palakkad to Kalyān | India | 1,015 km (630 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Palakkad to Dombivali | India | 1,014 km (630 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Palakkad to Virār | India | 1,050 km (652 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Palakkad to Guangzhou | China | 4,113 km (2,556 mi) | about 6 h 1 min |
| Palakkad to Shenzhen | China | 4,181 km (2,598 mi) | about 6 h 7 min |
| Palakkad to Lagos | Nigeria | 8,052 km (5,003 mi) | about 11 h 4 min |
| Palakkad to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 3,273 km (2,034 mi) | about 4 h 57 min |
| Palakkad to Mexico City | Mexico | 16,625 km (10,330 mi) | about 22 h 4 min |
| Palakkad to Dhaka | Bangladesh | 2,047 km (1,272 mi) | about 3 h 22 min |
| Palakkad to Dongguan | China | 4,160 km (2,585 mi) | about 6 h 5 min |
| Palakkad to Foshan | China | 4,099 km (2,547 mi) | about 6 h |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Palakkad?
Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) is the closest large airport at 51 km (32 mi). The others, COK, CCJ, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is CJB from Palakkad city centre?
51 km (32 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Palakkad on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.