Travelling from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX): what you need to know
The timezone in Shenzhen is UTC+8, which is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Kochi.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your COK to SZX flight.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cochin International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between COK and SZX:
Changi International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Cochin International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport flight is ج.م. 8,891. A return ticket is currently ج.م. 16,868. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from COK to SZX, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Cochin International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport across each month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from COK to SZX.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Cochin International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport.
Handy information about Cochin International Airport (COK)
Of all flights departing from Cochin International Airport, 78.29% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Cochin International Airport from central Kochi, it'll take about 1 hour if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Cochin International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to COK:
Arriving at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Cochin International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SZX instead:
Grab a Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport rental car and explore corners of Shenzhen that aren't on every traveller's list. Check out the deals from Hertz.
To get the lowest possible price, reserve your vehicle from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Rates typically rise closer to your day of departure.
Getting from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to central Shenzhen
You'll find SZX at Airport 9th Rd.
From Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, Shenzhen is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Cochin International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Shenzhen in April.
Lock in your flight from Cochin International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport for August if you want to explore Shenzhen during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 33ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from COK to SZX in January. Average temperatures are between 9ºC and 21ºC then.
Explore more of China
Shenzhen has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of China you'll want to see. About 105 kilometres north-west of Shenzhen, a trip to Guangzhou will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Canton Tower, Yuexiu Park and Chen Clan Ancestral Hall.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in China, consider Dongguan, about 64 kilometres north-west of Shenzhen. 细村公园, 荔枝公园 and 东城周屋稻田画 are highlights.