Travelling from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Cochin International Airport (COK): what you need to know
Kochi's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Kochi two hours 30 minutes ahead of Istanbul.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your SAW to COK flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Cochin International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between SAW and COK include:
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Cochin International Airport (COK)
132 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Cochin International Airport flight. Return flights start at 345 €. These prices may change depending on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SAW to COK if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Cochin International Airport.
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Handy information about Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Of the departures from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, 76.93% land on time at their destination.
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Cochin International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near SAW:
Arriving at Cochin International Airport (COK)
If you're getting in on a late Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Cochin International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near COK:
Set yourself up with a Cochin International Airport rental car from leading outlets like Avis or Europcar. With your own set of wheels, you can travel beyond Kochi and explore places most visitors tend to miss.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Cochin International Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Cochin International Airport (COK) to central Kochi
Cochin International Airport to the centre of Kochi has a drive time of about 1 hour. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
When to fly to Cochin International Airport (COK)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Cochin International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Kochi. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Cochin International Airport for March if you'd like to go to Kochi during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SAW to COK in January. Average temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) then.
Explore more of India
Kochi has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of India waiting to be discovered. Around 370 kilometres north-east of Kochi, a trip to Bengaluru will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Around 209 kilometres south-east of Kochi, Tirunelveli is another favourite stop in India. No visit is complete without checking out Smart City, Green Space Phase I, Ramalingam Nagar Park, Udaiyarpatti Lake and Master Kings Family.