Kannur International Airport CNNVOKN

Kannur International Airport (CNN) is a compact international airport at Mattanur serving Kannur, North Malabar, Mahe and nearby districts. Treat it as a regional origin-and-destination airport rather than a major hub: it is not a global alliance hub, and the scheduled passenger airline mix is led by Air India Express and IndiGo, with international flying focused on Gulf/Middle East markets plus domestic links such as Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram. Because Kannur has not been granted new point-of-call rights for foreign carriers, regular international service is operated by Indian carriers; foreign-airline options are not comparable to India’s larger metros. The airport uses one integrated passenger terminal with a swing domestic/international setup, so transfers are physically simple but operationally depend on immigration, security, baggage and whether your tickets are through-checked. For Kannur city, a prepaid taxi is usually the most practical choice and takes roughly 45-60 minutes in normal traffic; buses are possible via Mattannur but are slower and less seamless for luggage.

Timezone: Asia/Kolkata

Airport lounges

Lounge access is reference info; commission never ranks.

Official info

Official site

https://kannurairport.aero/

General

+91 490 2481000

Lost & found

+91 490 2482234; +91 490 2481000 ext. 1234

As of 2026-06-21 — confirm with the airport.

Airport facts

ICAO

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Elevation

330 ft

Scheduled service

Yes

Runways

1

Longest runway

10007 ft

Terminals

To the city

• bus → Kannur town/city centre · about 60-75 min via Mattannur · Official site says buses connect Kannur town to Mattannur, then about 5 km/15 min to the terminal; KSRTC services connect the airport with Mattannur, Iritty and Kannur.
• train → Kannur Railway Station / city centre · about 45-60 min by taxi or bus · Official site lists Kannur Railway Station as the nearest railway station, around 26 km from the airport.

Bus / coach

Buses connect Kannur town with Mattannur, and KSRTC services are available from Kannur International Airport to Mattannur, Iritty and Kannur.

Taxi

Pre-paid taxi booking counters are just outside the Arrival Hall; advance booking is available.

Train / metro

No rail station at the terminal; nearest official-listed station is Kannur Railway Station, around 26 km away, reachable by taxi or bus in about 45-60 min.

Airport services

Cities served

Hotels near the airport