Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Chennai Airport to Cochin International Airport.
Chennai and Kochi are in the same timezone, UTC+5:30.
Every week, there are 534 Chennai Airport to Cochin International Airport flights. If you want to jet off as early as possible, opt for the 07:55 IndiGo flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 21:35 with IndiGo.
Your MAA to COK flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
IndiGo is your gateway to discovering Kochi (and perhaps some other great corners of India!). Check out the direct flights from Chennai Airport to Cochin International Airport offered by this carrier.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with IndiGo on this route.
IndiGo is the most punctual carrier offering MAA to COK flights, with 67.85% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chennai Airport to Cochin International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MAA and COK:
Kempegowda International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)
Currently, ج.م. 1,913 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Chennai Airport to Cochin International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ج.م. 3,549. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from MAA to COK, reserve your trip five months ahead of your departure.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Cochin International Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Chennai Airport to Cochin International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
76.04% of flights departing from Chennai Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to Chennai Airport from central Chennai, it takes about 45 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Chennai Airport to Cochin International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near MAA:
Arriving at Cochin International Airport (COK)
If you're getting in on a late Chennai Airport to Cochin International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near COK:
Pick up a Cochin International Airport rental car and see parts of the region that most travellers miss. Avis and Europcar can hook you up with a set of wheels for your travels through Kochi and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Cochin International Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Cochin International Airport (COK) to central Kochi
From Cochin International Airport, Kochi is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour to reach the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 50 minutes.
When to fly to Cochin International Airport (COK)
The quietest month for a flight from Chennai Airport to Cochin International Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Kochi based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Kochi is March, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 34ºC. Book your flights from Chennai Airport to Cochin International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAA to COK in January. Average temperatures are between 21ºC and 32ºC then.
Explore more of India
You've done Kochi, now it's time to explore more of India. Journey around 370 kilometres north-east to Bengaluru to check off its top sights. From Bangalore Palace to Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in India, consider Tirunelveli, roughly 209 kilometres south-east of Kochi. Smart City, Green Space Phase I, Ramalingam Nagar Park, Udaiyarpatti Lake and Master Kings Family are among the biggest draws.
