The nearest airport to Malappuram is Calicut International Airport. It is located about 59 km away from the city. There are several airlines that operate flights to and from Calicut International Airport.
Malappuram is well connected by road to all major towns and cities in Kerala. There are a number of state and private buses that run between Malappuram and other towns and cities in Kerala.
The nearest railway station to Malappuram is Tirur, located about 19 km away.
There is no railway station in Malappuram. The nearest railway stations are at Karukkamangalam and Tirur, which are about 10 km away from the town. The town is well connected by road with other parts of Kerala. There are buses available to all major destinations in the state.