Travelling from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI): what you need to know
Kochi and Bhubaneswar are in the UTC+5:30 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your COK to BBI flight.
Flying during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cochin International Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between COK and BBI:
Chennai Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
Currently, 44 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cochin International Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 95 €. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from COK to BBI. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Cochin International Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from COK to BBI.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Cochin International Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport.
Handy information about Cochin International Airport (COK)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Cochin International Airport, 78.29% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Kochi to Cochin International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 50 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near COK? If you're catching an early flight from Cochin International Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
If you have a late Cochin International Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near BBI:
Go beyond Bhubaneswar and check out places that aren't found in every travel guide with your own wheels. You can grab a Biju Patnaik International Airport rental car from Avis.
Book your vehicle from Biju Patnaik International Airport a few weeks before your departure to get the lowest price. If you're travelling during a busy period, it's wise to book even earlier.
Getting from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) to central Bhubaneswar
Biju Patnaik International Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from the centre of Bhubaneswar. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
April is the most popular month for flights from Cochin International Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Bhubaneswar in January.
Book your flight from Cochin International Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport for April if you'd like to explore Bhubaneswar during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from COK to BBI sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Bhubaneswar is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of India just waiting to be discovered. Around 370 kilometres north-east of Bhubaneswar, a trip to Kolkata will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge and Indian Museum.
Around 370 kilometres west of Bhubaneswar, Nowrangapur is another essential stop in India. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Hospital Church, Jai Hanuman Statue and Sri Satya Sai Mandir.