Popular Airport | Luxor International Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 6 hour |
Approximate Travel Distance | 4798 Km |
Bus
You can find several Flybus stops in Kozhikode city center to reach Calicut International Airport. The routes are starting from 6:45 and continue at 7:45, 09:20, 10:20, 11:40, 12:30, 14:20, 15:10, 16:45, 17:35, 19:10, and 20:00. Prices start from INR7, changing according to distance from the point you have embarked to the airport. Do not forget that these buses accept cash only.
Taxi
You can take a taxi from Kozhikode city center to Calicut International Airport or ask the related personnel at the hotel you are staying at to get you one. There are numerous taxi companies in Kozhikode, and the prices may vary for several factors like time, duration, and car type. Generally, a ride from Kozhikode city center to Calicut International Airport costs around INR 2000-3000.
Rental Car
There are numerous rental car companies in the Kozhikode city center. You can find international car rental companies, as well as local ones, which usually are more affordable. Rental car prices change, but generally, prices start from INR 3000 per day. You can always opt for more luxurious or affordable cars, which directly affect the pricing. Do not forget to discuss leaving the rental car at the airport, as to avoid encountering any problems later.
Auto Rickshaw
There are numerous auto rickshaws around the Kozhikode city center that you can use to reach the Calicut International Airport. Auto rickshaws are quite popular among many, and the pricing may change due to the duration of the ride, or timing, but generally, is around INR 15-25 per kilometer. Note that when you are traveling in larger groups and with carry-ons, auto rickshaws are not the most suitable option.
Hotel Shuttles
For larger groups with several pieces of baggage, hotel shuttles are ideal. While booking you can ask if they provide such a service and if they apply a fee, after sharing your flight time.
For travelling to the city center from Luxor International Airport, taxi is among the commonly used transportation options. If you make a reservation in advance for a private airport transfer vehicle, you can also comfortably travel to the center from Luxor International Airport. Car rental options in the region are extremely limited. However, if you need a rental car to travel to Luxor and its nearby places, you can try to rent a car in advance by doing the necessary search in advance. The vehicles providing transportation to the center from Luxor International Airport generally accept payment in Egyptian Pound. However, you can also pay for taxis and other vehicles by using foreign currencies such as US Dollar if you do not have Egyptian Pound with you when you come to the city. Keep in mind that this is also a slightly more expensive method.
At Luxor International Airport, taxis offer service both in the daytime and nighttime. There is generally no taximeter in the taxis. For this reason, the fares of Luxor International Airport taxis can be very different. You need to talk to the driver before getting on the taxi and bargain on the fare if it is too much. It generally costs 50 Egyptian Pound to reach the center from Luxor International Airport. This amount can vary depending on the landing hour of your flight and your destination. If you will travel to West Bank from the airport, this amount can increase to 100 Egyptian Pound. Taxis and private shuttles are very convenient for passengers with heavy luggage.
Private shuttles are ideal for those who don’t want to lose time with finding a taxi at Luxor International Airport. When you get on a private shuttle at Luxor International Airport, you can comfortably and quickly travel to the center. Private shuttles are among the safe vehicles for the transfer between the airport and city center. If you are travelling as a crowded group, you can demand a larger vehicle and have a more affordable transportation to the center compared to taxis.
There are very limited options in terms of renting a car at Luxor International Airport. If you make a reservation in advance by contacting a local car rental company, they can arrange a car for you. You can receive the car after you have landed at the airport and take the road to the center. If you are considering renting a car in the region, remember to get information about the price tariff by specifying your receiving and delivering dates of the car and compare the cost with other transportation options.