Kozhikode (Calicut) is the Malabar city most Wayanad trips should start from. Calicut airport is closer to the hills than Kochi, and a night here is for the beach and a slow Malabar meal, not a packed sightseeing day.

  • Fly into CCJ when Wayanad is the main plan
  • One night for the beach and food, then drive up
  • Skip it if you are already flying into Kochi for the south