Flying from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Cochin International Airport (COK): what you need to know
Around 4 hours is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Cochin International Airport.
Kochi's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Kochi one hour 30 minutes ahead of Abu Dhabi.
Choose from 70 weekly Abu Dhabi International Airport to Cochin International Airport flights. The 01:55 departure with IndiGo is the earliest flight available. Air India Express operates the last service of the day at 23:55.
To ensure you catch your AUH to COK flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as February, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Cochin International Airport, so jetting to Kochi (and then exploring more of India!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most passengers choose to travel with Hi Fly Malta on this route.
IndiGo stands out as the most punctual carrier for AUH to COK flights, with 96.72% of its services landing as scheduled.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Cochin International Airport. These are the top stopovers between AUH and COK:
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Trivandrum International Airport
Chennai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Cochin International Airport (COK)
At the moment, $118 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Abu Dhabi International Airport to Cochin International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $272. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Book five months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from AUH to COK.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Cochin International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from AUH to COK by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Cochin International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
78.54% of flights that leave from Abu Dhabi International Airport make it to their destination on time.
To get to Abu Dhabi International Airport from central Abu Dhabi, it takes around 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 30 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near AUH. Whether you've booked an early flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Cochin International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Cochin International Airport (COK)
Reserve a hotel near COK if you're taking a late Abu Dhabi International Airport to Cochin International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Set yourself up with a Cochin International Airport rental car from leading providers like Avis or Europcar. With your own set of wheels, you can venture farther out of Kochi and experience places that fly under the radar.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Cochin International Airport about three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Cochin International Airport (COK) to central Kochi
Cochin International Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from the centre of Kochi. Driving there takes about 1 hour.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 50 minutes.
When to fly to Cochin International Airport (COK)
The quietest month for a flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Cochin International Airport is April, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Kochi based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Cochin International Airport for March if you'd like to visit Kochi during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 34ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from AUH to COK in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC and 32ºC on average.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Kochi. Around 370 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Tirunelveli is another sought-after destination in India and is around 209 kilometres south-east of Kochi. No trip is complete without visiting Smart City, Green Space Phase I, Ramalingam Nagar Park, Udaiyarpatti Lake and Master Kings Family.
