Flying from Belfast to Cochin International Airport (COK): What you need to know
Lay the groundwork for your adventure by working out where you'll catch your flight from Belfast to Cochin International Airport (COK). Belfast International Airport (BFS) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) are Belfast's main airports.
Kochi is five hours 30 minutes ahead of Belfast. Cochin International Airport is located in Kochi, which follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Belfast to COK. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more people on the move during high season, plan to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you stay ahead of the crowds.
Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Whether you're eager to discover a new city on the way or just take a break, we make it easy to find a flight with a stopover. To compare your options taking off from Belfast International Airport (BFS), deselect 'Direct flights only.' London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Belfast to COK.
Travelling from central Belfast to BFS takes about 2 hours by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Belfast International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Belfast to Cochin International Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:
67.55% of flights that depart Belfast International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Consider adding a stopover to your journey at London Gatwick Airport (LGW). It's a key transfer point for flights from Belfast to Cochin International Airport (COK) leaving George Best Belfast City Airport.
On public transport, you can travel from central Belfast to BHD in about 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 8 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 10 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Belfast to COK flight? Check in to a hotel near George Best Belfast City Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
George Best Belfast City Airport has an on-time performance of 68.3%. This figure provides insight into how often flights departing from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
About Cochin International Airport (COK)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Belfast to Cochin International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near COK:
Grab the keys to a Cochin International Airport rental car from popular companies like Avis or Europcar. With your own set of wheels, you can venture beyond Kochi and visit places that usually fly under the radar.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around three weeks before your Belfast to Cochin International Airport flight.
Getting from Cochin International Airport (COK) to central Kochi
Cochin International Airport is roughly 29 kilometres from central Kochi. The time it takes to get to the centre by car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Cochin International Airport (COK)
Right now, ج.م. 10,974 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Belfast to Cochin International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 30,316. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Belfast to COK. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Belfast to Cochin International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Belfast to Cochin International Airport (COK)
August is the busiest month for flights from Belfast to Cochin International Airport (COK). Plan your visit to Kochi in April for a more low-key escape.
Lock in a Belfast to COK flight ticket departing in March if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Kochi to range from 23ºC to 34ºC.
January has temperatures of between 21ºC and 32ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Belfast to Cochin International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Kochi
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Kochi right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from Belfast to Cochin International Airport:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Kochi Biennale Foundation, Kochi Muziris Biennale and Vembanad Lake are essential stops on your Kochi itinerary.
Explore more of India
Tirunelveli is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Kochi. Around 209 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Veda Thavro (Krishnan Temple), Mahadeva Swami Temple and ISKCON Tirunelveli.
Coimbatore is another favourite destination in India and is around 113 kilometres north-east of Kochi. No journey is complete without visiting Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Sri Sathya Sai Mandir and Mahatma Gandhi Memorial.
