Flying from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Cochin International Airport (COK): what you need to know
Kochi is three hours 30 minutes ahead of Athens and observes the UTC+5:30 timezone.
To ensure you catch your ATH to COK flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Cochin International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between ATH and COK:
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Bahrain International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Cochin International Airport (COK)
R 3,797 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Cochin International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 9,431. These prices can change depending on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from ATH to COK, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when looking for a flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Cochin International Airport.
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Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
When it comes to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77.19% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Athens. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes about 1 hour.
Searching for a convenient hotel near ATH? If you've booked an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Cochin International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Cochin International Airport (COK)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Cochin International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near COK instead:
Set yourself up with a Cochin International Airport rental car from leading outlets like Avis or Europcar. With your own wheels, you can travel beyond Kochi and experience places that fly under the radar.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Cochin International Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Cochin International Airport (COK) to central Kochi
Cochin International Airport to central Kochi has a drive time of about 1 hour. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 50 minutes.
When to fly to Cochin International Airport (COK)
August is the most popular month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Cochin International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Kochi in April.
Before locking in your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Cochin International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Kochi, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ATH to COK around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
You've done Kochi, now it's time to discover other corners of India. Journey around 370 kilometres north-east to Bengaluru to check off its leading sights. From Bangalore Palace to Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Tirunelveli is another well-known destination in India and is around 209 kilometres south-east of Kochi. No trip is complete without seeing Smart City, Green Space Phase I, Ramalingam Nagar Park, Udaiyarpatti Lake and Master Kings Family.