Travelling from London to Cochin International Airport (COK): what you need to know
You can take your pick of a number of airports when planning a flight from London to Cochin International Airport (COK). Explore your options for jetting out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also operate in London.
The timezone in Kochi is UTC+5:30, which is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of London. Cochin International Airport is located in Kochi.
The most popular route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cochin International Airport (COK), with 4 direct weekly services. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from LHR to COK is the 20:00 Air India service. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the final departure is at 20:30 with Air India.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from London to COK.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and possibly even visit a new city. When searching for flights from London to COK departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Muscat International Airport (MCT)
LHR is roughly 31 kilometres from the centre of London. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful traveller tool will show you the best route and available public transport options.
Catching an early flight from London to Cochin International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to London Heathrow Airport:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Planning to leave from London Gatwick Airport (LGW)? You can reserve a direct flight from London to Cochin International Airport (COK) departing from this hub.
From LGW, direct flights from London to COK are offered by Air India.
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from London to Cochin International Airport, browse these options when leaving from London Gatwick Airport:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour and 19 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from London to COK, stay in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
About Cochin International Airport (COK)
If you're arriving on a late flight from London to Cochin International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near COK:
Getting from Cochin International Airport (COK) to central Kochi
From Cochin International Airport, Kochi is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour and 2 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 1 hour and 51 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Cochin International Airport (COK)
₹ 16,359 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from London to Cochin International Airport. Return flights start from ₹ 32,785. Fares are subject to availability and may change at any time.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find flight tickets from London to COK if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from London to Cochin International Airport across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London to Cochin International Airport.
The best time to fly from London to Cochin International Airport (COK)
August is the busiest month to board a flight from London to Cochin International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Kochi, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Before locking in your flight from London to COK, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Kochi, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC to 34ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC and 32ºC. Search for cheap flights from London to Cochin International Airport sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Kochi
After booking your flight from London to Cochin International Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Kochi:
One of the best ways to get a feel for Kochi is to explore its top sights. Essential stops include Jawahar Park, Fort Kochi, Fort Kochi Beach and Mattancherry Palace.
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