Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kochi Airport (COK): what you need to know
Kochi is five hours 30 minutes ahead of Edinburgh and follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to catch your EDI to COK flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Kochi Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between EDI and COK include:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
London Gatwick Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kochi Airport (COK)
$692 is the lowest price for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Kochi Airport flight. Return flights start at $1,410. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from EDI to COK if you book early. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport to Kochi Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from EDI to COK.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Edinburgh Airport to Kochi Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
73% of flights that leave from Edinburgh Airport land at their destination on time.
To get to Edinburgh Airport from central Edinburgh, it'll take around 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near EDI. Whether you're catching an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Kochi Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Kochi Airport (COK)
Book a hotel near COK if you have a late Edinburgh Airport to Kochi Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Travel beyond Kochi and head to places that aren't on the typical itinerary with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Kochi Airport rental car from providers like Avis or Europcar.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Kochi Airport about three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Kochi Airport (COK) to central Kochi
From Kochi Airport, Kochi is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Kochi Airport (COK)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Kochi Airport. November is the busiest month to visit Kochi. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Kochi Airport for March if you want to go to Kochi during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 34ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from EDI to COK in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC and 32ºC on average.
Explore more of India
Kochi has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of India waiting to be discovered. Around 370 kilometres north-east of Kochi, a trip to Bengaluru will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
Tirunelveli is another well-known destination in India and is around 209 kilometres south-east of Kochi. No trip is complete without a visit to Veda Thavro (Krishnan Temple), ISKCON Tirunelveli and Sri Kailasanather & Sri Soundaravalli Ambal Temple.