Travelling from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
Sydney's timezone is UTC+11, making Sydney five hours 30 minutes ahead of Kochi.
Your COK to SYD flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cochin International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between COK and SYD include:
Bandaranaike International Airport
Changi International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Cochin International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight is 164 €. A return fare right now is 476 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from COK to SYD, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Cochin International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across each month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Cochin International Airport (COK)
When it comes to Cochin International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78.29% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Kochi to Cochin International Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour 50 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near COK. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Cochin International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Reserve a hotel close to SYD if you're catching a late Cochin International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport rental car and discover Sydney and beyond with your own wheels. Simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals and Yes Drive are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to central Sydney has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Cochin International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Sydney. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Cochin International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport for January if you want to visit Sydney during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from COK to SYD in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
You've seen Sydney, now it's time to explore other corners of Australia. Journey about 241 kilometres south-west to Canberra to tick off its top sights. From Australian War Memorial to National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Newcastle is another essential stop in Australia and is around 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney. No journey is complete without dropping by Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach.