Going to Dubai (DXB) from Calicut (CCJ) does not have to hurt your pockets. You can choose to fly to either in a budget-friendly way. This would depend on where you want to go in Dubai and what day you want to travel. However, rest assured, there is a flight almost every hour of the day or night.
Of course, travelling to Dubai would make it easier to find cheaper flights to other destinations within the UAE. If you’re looking for a pocket-friendly trip, choose the airlines that offer you what you want as per your suitability.
Direct Flights to Dubai (DXB)
Air India Express
If you are considering convenience, Air India Express provides the best option. It has a direct flight: IX-345. Your flight from CCJ to DXB will take approximately four hours and ten minutes from 8:25 AM to 11:05 AM.
Another similar flight is IX-343. It leaves at the same time at night – 8:00 PM; after approximately four hours and at the same price (also get ₹1090 with ‘INTSAVER’), you arrive in Dubai at 10:40 PM – direct.
IndiGo
Indigo provides yet another enticing option for a nonstop flight. Leaving from Calicut at10:15 with this flight leads to a cosy arrival in Dubai at 12:40 a.m. on Sunday (remember, it’s a time zone change; what looks like two hours and 25 minutes difference will be around three hours and 55 minutes). What’s best? A competitive amount of ₹11,698 makes IndiGo more economically attractive than Air India Express. Also, you can avail an additional discount of ₹775 using INTSAVER.
Flying to Nearby Airports
Air India Express
For those open to alternative final destinations, significant savings are on offer. Consider other nearby emirates, such as Sharjah (SHJ) and Ras Al Khaimah (RKT). Air India Express operates several non-stop flights from Calicut International Airport to SHJ and RKT, with fares to either emirate priced at about ₹10,542 and about 4 hours.
Ras Al Khaimah is just a small drive away from Dubai. If that suits you, consider Air India Express flight IX-331, which takes off from Calicut at 8:00 AM and lands in Ras Al Khaimah by 10:30 AM.
Near Dubai also is situated Sharjah (SHJ). Here are two pearls from Air India Express— flights IX-353 (bidding farewell to Calicut at 6:30 AM to embrace Sharjah by 9:00 AM) and IX-351 (beginning its journey at Calicut post dusk, 7:25 PM, reaching the shores of Sharjah at 9:55 PM).
Air Arabia
Air Arabia provides an economical choice for flights to Sharjah. They operate flight G9-455 from CCJ to DXB, which leaves at 4:10 a.m. and arrives at its destination by 7:45 a.m. That’s a short travel time of 3 hours and 35 minutes, making it the quickest way to Dubai. The price, ₹11,717, is about average for this kind of trip. As a bonus, Air Arabia operates the first flight of the day, making it much easier to snag a seat of your choice.
Additional Considerations
- Discounts: The flights mentioned above may have additional discounts if you book at the right time. Keep an eye out for these.
- Getting there: The quickest way to a city is generally with a nonstop flight. Alternatively, if you can fly nonstop from a nearby airport to Dubai but direct from your local airport to Dubai, the price of flying from that airport to Dubai could be cheaper; it would cost you to separate from a direct flight to Dubai.
- Seat Selection: They fill up fast and when you are using some budget airlines, the number of seats dwindles in a jiff! Frequently, these carriers will have a certain number of seats that sell at a lower price, and as the low-priced seats are sold, the price increases; on some flights, the last few tickets may cost more than they’re worth, but there is a wide range of prices in the majority of windows.
Choosing a Flight from Mangalore to Dubai
If you’re looking for a budget-friendly flight from Calicut to Dubai, you can also take an alternate flight from IXE to DXB. Several popular travel websites offer competitive fares on this route. Prices can vary depending on the airline, travel dates, and whether you choose a nonstop or connecting flight. Be sure to compare options and consider factors like travel time and baggage fees before making your final decision .
Finding the Perfect Flight
The lowest-cost option depends on your situation. If money is your chief consideration, places adjacent to Dubai, such as Ras Al Khaimah and Sharjah, can provide substantial savings. On the airlines that serve Dubai, the cheapest fares are usually found on Air India Express and IndiGo. Both offer direct flights, which is another plus. Several flights go through Bahrain every week for those who find doing business in the major emirates inconvenient.