Travelling from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Antananarivo Ivato International Airport (TNR): what you need to know
Antananarivo's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Antananarivo two hours 30 minutes behind Kochi.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your COK to TNR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Antananarivo Ivato International Airport (TNR)
$1,118 is the best price for a one-way Cochin International Airport to Antananarivo Ivato International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $1,508. These fares can change depending on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from COK to TNR if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across each month when looking for a flight from Cochin International Airport to Antananarivo Ivato International Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from COK to TNR by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cochin International Airport to Antananarivo Ivato International Airport.
Handy information about Cochin International Airport (COK)
Of the departures from Cochin International Airport, 78.29% land on time at their destination.
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 trip on public transport usually takes 1 hour 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Cochin International Airport to Antananarivo Ivato International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near COK:
Arriving at Antananarivo Ivato International Airport (TNR)
Book a hotel close to TNR if you're catching a late Cochin International Airport to Antananarivo Ivato International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go beyond Antananarivo and explore places that aren't on most itineraries with your own wheels. You can grab an Antananarivo Ivato International Airport rental car from Avis.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Antananarivo Ivato International Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Antananarivo Ivato International Airport (TNR) to central Antananarivo
Antananarivo Ivato International Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Antananarivo. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Antananarivo Ivato International Airport (TNR)
August is the busiest month for flights from Cochin International Airport to Antananarivo Ivato International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Antananarivo in February.
Lock in your flight from Cochin International Airport to Antananarivo Ivato International Airport for November if you'd like to explore Antananarivo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 30ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 8ºC and 21ºC. Look for cheap tickets from COK to TNR sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Madagascar
Antananarivo has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Madagascar you should also see. About 113 kilometres south-west of Antananarivo, a visit to Antsirabe will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Cathedral, Gare d’Antsirabe and Andranovisy.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Madagascar, head for Fianarantsoa, about 290 kilometres south of Antananarivo. Black pool, Natural pool and Cattedrale Di Ambozontany are the start of reasons to visit.