Quick answer: Dubai to Calicut (Kozhikode) averaged about AED 1,583 return over the past 12 months. Season matters more here than on any other route we track: February averaged about AED 973 return and July about AED 2,347. For Eid Al Adha 2027, expected around 16 May, book by the end of November 2026.
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Short answers
- Cheapest month: February, about AED 973 return.
- Most expensive: July (about AED 2,347) and June (about AED 1,987).
- Cheapest day: Thursday, about 11% below the average day. Saturday is the most expensive, about AED 283 more.
- When to book: about 25 weeks ahead, which saved around 37%.
- Flight time: about 3 hours 58 minutes direct. Calicut is 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of the UAE.
- Direct airlines from Dubai: Air India Express (11 flights a week), IndiGo (7), SpiceJet (7), plus flydubai and Air India.
Fares at a glance
| Dubai to Calicut | Fare (AED) |
|---|---|
| Average return, past 12 months | 1,583 |
| Typical return range | 1,198 to 2,175 |
| Average one way | about 627 |
| Cheapest direct return seen | 1,139 |
| February (cheapest month) | 973 |
| June | 1,987 |
| July (most expensive) | 2,347 |
July costs more than twice February
The same return ticket averaged about AED 2,347 in July and about AED 973 in February, a gap of roughly AED 1,374. That is one of the widest seasonal swings among the routes we track. Summer combines UAE school holidays with the peak travel season for Malabar families, and June had about 53% more travellers than usual.
Two practical conclusions:
- If you can choose, a February or September trip costs a fraction of a summer one. September was the quietest month, with about a third fewer travellers.
- If you must travel in summer, book early. Booking about 25 weeks ahead saved around 37%, so for July 2027 start in January 2027. Inside the last two weeks, fares were only about 4% above average, but by then the cheap summer seats are long gone.
Eid and festival dates for Malabar travellers
- Eid Al Fitr 2027 (expected around 9 or 10 March): the 25 week window has passed, so book now.
- Vishu 2027 (15 April): book now.
- Eid Al Adha 2027 (expected around 16 or 17 May): book by the end of November 2026.
- Onam 2027 (Thiruvonam on 12 September): book by late March 2027.
- Islamic dates depend on the moon sighting and can move by a day. Pick a fare with a change option if your leave is fixed.
Dubai or Sharjah for Calicut?
| From Dubai (DXB) | From Sharjah (SHJ) | |
|---|---|---|
| Average return | AED 1,583 | AED 1,563 |
| Cheapest month | February, AED 973 | February, AED 1,028 |
| Most expensive month | July, AED 2,347 | July, AED 2,493 |
| Cheapest day | Thursday | Sunday |
| Book ahead | about 25 weeks | about 25 weeks |
| Direct flights a week | more than 25 | 13 (Air Arabia 7, Air India Express 6) |
The two airports were within about AED 20 of each other over the year, so choose the one closer to home and the flight time that suits you. In July, Dubai averaged about AED 146 less.
Calicut, Kochi or Trivandrum?
Return fares from Dubai to the three main Kerala airports, past 12 months:
| Airport | Average return from Dubai |
|---|---|
| Kochi (COK) | AED 1,538 |
| Calicut (CCJ) | AED 1,583 |
| Trivandrum (TRV) | AED 1,607 |
For families in Malappuram, Kozhikode or Wayanad, Calicut usually wins once you count the road journey from Kochi. If you live in north Malabar, ask us to compare Kannur as well.
Flight times
Departures from Dubai are spread evenly through the day and night. The earliest leaves at 01:30 and lands at 05:28; the latest leaves at 18:40 and lands at 22:38, so you can reach Calicut before midnight without a dawn arrival.
Direct flights averaged about AED 1,597 return and the cheapest one stop routing, through Bengaluru, only about AED 62 less. Direct is almost always the better choice on this route.
Baggage
A first checked bag in economy, when not included, cost between AED 19 and AED 355 depending on the airline. Check what your fare includes before comparing prices. The duty free gold jewellery limits under the India Baggage Rules 2026 are in our Dubai to Kochi guide.
Airlines on the route
Air India Express, IndiGo, SpiceJet, flydubai and Air India fly direct from Dubai; Air Arabia and Air India Express from Sharjah. You can pay monthly on Air India Express, IndiGo, SpiceJet, Air India and Air Arabia tickets booked with us.
Paying monthly for your Calicut ticket
At the average fare of AED 1,583, a return can be split into four Tabby payments of about AED 396. Tamara works too, and so do 3, 6, 9 or 12 month plans on UAE credit cards from Mashreq, ADCB, RAKBANK, HSBC, FAB and Emirates NBD. UAE residents only need to share a phone number for the payment link. Ask for a Dubai to Calicut quote on WhatsApp. Our office WhatsApp, +971 4 220 2133, answers 24 hours a day.
Questions travellers ask us about Dubai to Calicut
When should I book Dubai to Calicut for Eid Al Adha 2027?
By the end of November 2026. Eid Al Adha is expected around 16 or 17 May 2027, and fares were lowest about 25 weeks ahead.
Why are Dubai to Calicut flights so expensive in July?
July combines UAE school holidays with peak family travel to Malabar. It averaged about AED 2,347 return against about AED 973 in February.
Is Calicut cheaper than Kochi from Dubai?
Slightly more expensive on average: about AED 1,583 return to Calicut against AED 1,538 to Kochi. The road journey usually decides it.
Which day is cheapest to fly Dubai to Calicut?
Thursday, about 11% below the average day. Saturday was the most expensive.
Does Emirates fly direct to Calicut?
Not in the recent schedule data. Direct flights from Dubai are on Air India Express, IndiGo, SpiceJet, flydubai and Air India.
What is the latest flight from Dubai to Calicut?
The latest direct departure leaves Dubai at 18:40 and lands in Calicut at 22:38.
Can I pay for my Calicut ticket in installments?
Yes. UAE residents can use Tabby, Tamara or a 3 to 12 month credit card plan. We only need your phone number.
More route fare guides from the UAE: Manila, Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Trivandrum, Jeddah, Kathmandu, Lahore, Dhaka, Colombo, Cairo, London.
Fare data from KAYAK, checked 11 November 2026. See all airlines you can pay for monthly.
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