Quick answer: Abu Dhabi to Calicut averaged about AED 1,552 return over the past 12 months. February was the cheapest month (about AED 878) and July the most expensive (about AED 2,273). Direct flights take about 3h 50m with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air India Express, IndiGo and Etihad Airways. Dubai to Calicut averaged about AED 1,583.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Average return | About AED 1,552 |
| Typical one way | About AED 461 to 940 |
| Cheapest month | February, about AED 878 |
| Most expensive | July (about AED 2,273), May (about AED 1,898) |
| Direct flight time | About 3h 50m |
| Cheapest day to fly | Sunday |
| From Dubai instead | About AED 1,583 return |
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Abu Dhabi or Dubai: which is better for Calicut?
The two airports average about the same, about AED 1,552 return from Abu Dhabi and AED 1,583 from Dubai. What matters far more on this route is the month you travel. See our Dubai to Calicut flight guide for Dubai fares by month.
Direct airlines from Zayed International
| Airline | Direct flights per week |
|---|---|
| Air Arabia Abu Dhabi | About 17 |
| Air India Express | About 7 |
| IndiGo | About 7 |
| Etihad Airways | Also direct |
All flights leave from Terminal A at Zayed International Airport (formerly Abu Dhabi International). Low cost fares on Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, IndiGo, Akasa Air and Air India Express may not include checked bags, so compare the total price, not just the headline fare.
When to book
- Book about 25 weeks ahead, which saved around 28% compared with booking in the last two weeks, when fares averaged 6% above normal.
- Sunday departures were the cheapest on average, and Friday the most expensive.
- Avoid July and May if your dates are flexible.
July costs over twice February
A return averaged about AED 878 in February and about AED 2,273 in July, more than two and a half times as much. For the summer holidays, book around 25 weeks ahead, which means by late January.
Getting to Zayed International from Dubai
If you live in Dubai, the RTA E102 bus runs from Al Jafiliya bus station, near Max metro station, to Zayed International Terminal A. The fare is AED 25 on a Nol card and the trip takes about 2 hours with traffic. Top up your Nol card in Dubai, as there are no Nol top up machines at the airport. A taxi or car takes about 1 hour 30 minutes from central Dubai.
Pay monthly for your ticket
If a return comes to AED 1,552, that can be four Tabby payments of about AED 390. UAE residents can also use Tamara or a 3 to 12 month plan on a UAE credit card from Mashreq, ADCB, RAKBANK, HSBC, FAB or Emirates NBD; we only need your phone number to send the link. Get an Abu Dhabi to Calicut quote. Our office WhatsApp, +971 4 220 2133, answers 24 hours a day.
Fares are averages from KAYAK route data for the past 12 months, checked in November 2026. Prices change daily. More Abu Dhabi routes: Delhi, Kochi, Manila, Cairo, Mumbai, Chennai, Trivandrum, Bangalore, Islamabad, Karachi, London. All India routes: UAE to India flights by city.
Abu Dhabi to Calicut FAQs
How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Calicut?
About 3 hours 50 minutes direct.
Which airlines fly direct from Abu Dhabi to Calicut?
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi (about 17 flights a week), Air India Express, IndiGo and Etihad Airways.
What is the cheapest month to fly Abu Dhabi to Calicut?
February, at about AED 878 return. July (about AED 2,273) and May cost the most.
Is Abu Dhabi or Dubai cheaper for Calicut?
They are close on average: about AED 1,552 return from Abu Dhabi and AED 1,583 from Dubai.
Can I pay for an Abu Dhabi to Calicut ticket monthly?
Yes. UAE residents can pay with Tabby, Tamara or a 3 to 12 month credit card plan. We only need your phone number to send the link.
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