Flying from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Kochi Airport (COK): what you need to know
Kochi is 17 minutes behind Kathmandu and is in the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your KTM to COK flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like November. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kathmandu Airport to Kochi Airport. These are the top stopovers between KTM and COK:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Mumbai Airport
Colombo Bandaranayake Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Kochi Airport (COK)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Kathmandu Airport to Kochi Airport flight is $249. A return plane ticket right now is $439. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from KTM to COK if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Kathmandu Airport to Kochi Airport across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Kathmandu Airport to Kochi Airport.
Handy information about Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
51% of flights that leave from Kathmandu Airport land at their destination on time.
To reach Kathmandu Airport from central Kathmandu, it'll take around 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to KTM? If you've booked an early flight from Kathmandu Airport to Kochi Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Kochi Airport (COK)
Reserve a hotel near COK if you have a late Kathmandu Airport to Kochi Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab the keys to a Kochi Airport rental car from top providers like Avis or Europcar. With your own set of wheels, you can venture farther out of Kochi and explore places most visitors tend to miss.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Kochi Airport about three weeks ahead.
Getting from Kochi Airport (COK) to central Kochi
From Kochi Airport, Kochi is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Kochi Airport (COK)
November is the most popular month for flights from Kathmandu Airport to Kochi Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Kochi in March.
Before locking in your flight from Kathmandu Airport to Kochi Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Kochi, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 34ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from KTM to COK in January if you want to travel 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 places in India waiting to be explored once you've seen Kochi. Around 370 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
Tirunelveli is another favourite destination in India and is around 209 kilometres south-east of Kochi. No trip is complete without seeing Veda Thavro (Krishnan Temple), ISKCON Tirunelveli and Sri Kailasanather & Sri Soundaravalli Ambal Temple.