Travelling from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN): what you need to know
Balikpapan's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Balikpapan two hours 30 minutes ahead of Kochi.
To ensure you catch your COK to BPN flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
If you'd love to tour a new city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cochin International Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Kuala Lumpur International Airport is a sought-after stop between COK and BPN.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN)
₹ 21,460 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Cochin International Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport flight. A return flight starts from ₹ 41,153. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from COK to BPN, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Cochin International Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cochin International Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport.
Handy information about Cochin International Airport (COK)
78.29% of flights leaving from Cochin International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Cochin International Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Kochi. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Cochin International Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near COK:
Arriving at Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN)
If you're coming in on a late Cochin International Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near BPN:
Getting from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN) to central Balikpapan
From Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport, Balikpapan is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN)
August is the most popular month for flights from Cochin International Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Balikpapan in February.
Book your flight from Cochin International Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport for April if you want to explore Balikpapan during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 30ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 24ºC and 30ºC. Look for cheap tickets from COK to BPN around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Indonesia
Banjarmasin is just one of the many cities in Indonesia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Balikpapan. Around 354 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Sultan Suriansyah Mosque, Wasaka Museum and Masjid Raya Sabilal Muhtadin Banjarmasin.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Indonesia, head for Samarinda, roughly 80 kilometres north-east of Balikpapan. Puncak Bukit Raudah, Puncak Wiratama and Simpang Tiga Slamet Riyadi are among the biggest draws.