Travelling from Glasgow to Cochin International Airport (COK): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can fly out of in Glasgow. Explore your options departing from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) or Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) when organising your flight from Glasgow to Cochin International Airport (COK).
Kochi is five hours 30 minutes ahead of Glasgow. Cochin International Airport is located in Kochi, which is in the UTC+5:30 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Glasgow to COK, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Whether you'd like to explore a new city along the way or just have a break, we make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To check out your options leaving from Glasgow International Airport (GLA), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Dubai Airport (DXB) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Glasgow to COK.
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Glasgow, GLA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near Glasgow International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Glasgow to Cochin International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Of all flights leaving Glasgow International Airport, 70.07% land on time at their destination.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
You can arrive at PIK from central Glasgow in approximately 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 55 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Glasgow to COK flight, stay in one of these hotels near Glasgow Prestwick Airport:
Glasgow Prestwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76.7%. This figure highlights how frequently flights departing from this airport land on schedule.
About Cochin International Airport (COK)
Reserve a hotel close to COK if you have a late flight from Glasgow to Cochin International Airport. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Secure yourself a Cochin International Airport rental car from providers like Avis or Europcar. With your own set of wheels, you can venture beyond Kochi and experience places that fly under the radar.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride around three weeks before your Glasgow to Cochin International Airport flight.
Getting from Cochin International Airport (COK) to central Kochi
Cochin International Airport is about 29 kilometres from central Kochi. How long it'll take to get there in a car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
It takes roughly 1 hour 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Cochin International Airport (COK)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Cochin International Airport is 217 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 594 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from Glasgow to COK, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Glasgow to Cochin International Airport tickets across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Glasgow to Cochin International Airport (COK)
August is the most popular month for flights from Glasgow to Cochin International Airport (COK). Plan your visit to Kochi in April for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Kochi is March, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your Glasgow to COK plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Glasgow to Cochin International Airport in January when temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
More about Kochi
After booking your flight from Glasgow to Cochin International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Kochi:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Kochi Biennale Foundation, Kochi Muziris Biennale and Vembanad Lake are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Kochi itinerary.
Explore more of India
You've seen Kochi, now it's time to discover more of India. Journey about 209 kilometres south-east to Tirunelveli to check off its popular sights. From Veda Thavro (Krishnan Temple) to Mahadeva Swami Temple and ISKCON Tirunelveli, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 113 kilometres north-east of Kochi, Coimbatore is another essential stop in India. No visit is complete without checking out Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Sri Sathya Sai Mandir and Mahatma Gandhi Memorial.
