Kannur International Airport
Kannur International Airport is a large airport serving Kannur in the Indian state of Kerala, offering a practical gateway for visitors heading to the city as well as the wider Malabar region. Identified by the codes CNN and VOKN, the airport sits at an elevation of 330 feet (101 m), which is useful context for pilots and aviation enthusiasts, but for most travellers it simply means straightforward coastal access rather than a remote high-altitude arrival. For trip planning, the airport operates on Asia/Kolkata time, the same time zone used across India.
About Kannur International Airport
Kannur International Airport is a large airport serving Kannur in the Indian state of Kerala, offering a practical gateway for visitors heading to the city as well as the wider Malabar region. Identified by the codes CNN and VOKN, the airport sits at an elevation of 330 feet (101 m), which is useful context for pilots and aviation enthusiasts, but for most travellers it simply means straightforward coastal access rather than a remote high-altitude arrival. For trip planning, the airport operates on Asia/Kolkata time, the same time zone used across India.
Overview
Kannur International Airport is a large airport serving Kannur in the Indian state of Kerala, offering a practical gateway for visitors heading to the city as well as the wider Malabar region. Identified by the codes CNN and VOKN, the airport sits at an elevation of 330 feet (101 m), which is useful context for pilots and aviation enthusiasts, but for most travellers it simply means straightforward coastal access rather than a remote high-altitude arrival. For trip planning, the airport operates on Asia/Kolkata time, the same time zone used across India.
What Travellers Should Know
- Airport codes: CNN (IATA) and VOKN (ICAO)
- Location served: Kannur, India
- Time zone: Asia/Kolkata, which is India Standard Time
- Elevation: 330 ft (101 m)
- Main runway: 07/25, 10,007 ft long, asphalt, and lighted
Airfield And Arrival Experience
The airport’s single listed runway, 07/25, measures 10,007 feet, is surfaced in asphalt, and is equipped with lighting, all of which support reliable operations for larger commercial aircraft and night movements. For passengers, that usually translates into a standard full-size airport experience rather than a small regional airstrip feel. When arranging pickups, transfers, or onward road travel, it is worth remembering that all schedules, local transport timings, and hotel check-ins will follow India Standard Time, so arriving travellers should adjust watches and mobile devices to local time as soon as they land.
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FAQ
Kannur International Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Kannur International Airport is located in Kannur, India (Asia), at coordinates 11.920°, 75.550°.
- Its IATA code is CNN and its ICAO code is VOKN.
- Kannur International Airport serves Kannur, India. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Kannur International Airport operates on Asia/Kolkata local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Kannur International Airport sits at latitude 11.920° and longitude 75.550°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from CNN. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for CNN is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from CNN on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Anjarakandy - Kallayi Road, Mattannur, Kerala, 670702, India, the phone number is +91 490 247 4463, the official website is http://www.kannurairport.in/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in India. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.