Flying from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Cochin International Airport (COK): what you need to know
Kochi is four hours 30 minutes behind Cairns and observes the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your CNS to COK flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Cochin International Airport (COK)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cairns Airport to Cochin International Airport flight is 270 €. A return plane ticket is currently 685 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CNS to COK if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport to Cochin International Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Save time searching for cheap flights from CNS to COK by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Cairns Airport to Cochin International Airport.
Handy information about Cairns Airport (CNS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Cairns Airport, data shows 71.55% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Cairns Airport from central Cairns, it'll take around 10 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near CNS. Whether you're taking an early flight from Cairns Airport to Cochin International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Cochin International Airport (COK)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Cairns Airport to Cochin International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near COK instead:
Grab a Cochin International Airport rental car and check out destinations off the typical tourist track. Avis and Europcar can set you up with a set of wheels for your travels through Kochi and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Cochin International Airport around three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Cochin International Airport (COK) to central Kochi
From Cochin International Airport, Kochi is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour to get to the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport takes around 1 hour 50 minutes.
When to fly to Cochin International Airport (COK)
August is the busiest month for flights from Cairns Airport to Cochin International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Kochi in April.
The warmest month in Kochi is March, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from Cairns Airport to Cochin International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CNS to COK sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of India
Kochi has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of India just waiting to be discovered. Around 370 kilometres north-east of Kochi, a trip to Bengaluru will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
If there's time to check out another great destination in India, consider Tirunelveli, about 209 kilometres south-east of Kochi. Smart City, Green Space Phase I, Ramalingam Nagar Park, Udaiyarpatti Lake and Master Kings Family are among the biggest draws.