Travelling from Kochi Airport (COK) to Varanasi Airport (VNS): what you need to know
Kochi and Varanasi share the UTC+5:30 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to catch your COK to VNS flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as November. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Kochi Airport to Varanasi Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between COK and VNS include:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Mumbai Airport
Bengaluru Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kochi Airport (COK) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)
$137 is the lowest price for a one-way Kochi Airport to Varanasi Airport flight. A return flight starts from $278. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from COK to VNS if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from Kochi Airport to Varanasi Airport.
Picking up cheap flights from COK to VNS is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Kochi Airport to Varanasi Airport.
Handy information about Kochi Airport (COK)
Of the departures from Kochi Airport, 75% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Kochi Airport from central Kochi, it'll take around 45 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near COK. Whether you've booked an early flight from Kochi Airport to Varanasi Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Varanasi Airport (VNS)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Kochi Airport to Varanasi Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near VNS instead:
Getting from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to central Varanasi
Varanasi Airport is approximately 26 kilometres from the centre of Varanasi. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Varanasi Airport (VNS)
The quietest month for a flight from Kochi Airport to Varanasi Airport is July, while November is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Varanasi based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Varanasi is May, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 44ºC. Book your flights from Kochi Airport to Varanasi Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from COK to VNS in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC and 25ºC on average.
Explore more of India
Kanpur is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Varanasi. Around 290 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include ISKCON Kanpur, Sri Sri Radha Madhav Temple, SHREE JAGANNATH TEMPLE and Jaggannath Ji Temple.
Around 257 kilometres north-west of Varanasi, Lucknow is another essential stop in India. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at ImamBada, Victoria Memorial and Jama Masjid.