Travelling from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB) to Kochi Airport (COK): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Kochi Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 10 minutes.
Colombo and Kochi share the UTC+5:30 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Each week, there are seven Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Kochi Airport flights. To take off early, take the 08:05 SriLankan Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 14:05 with SriLankan Airlines.
Leave plenty of time to catch your CMB to COK flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
SriLankan Airlines offers direct flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Kochi Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Kochi — and maybe even more of India if your schedule allows.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is SriLankan Airlines.
With 65.0% of services arriving as scheduled, SriLankan Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering CMB to COK flights.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Kochi Airport. These are the top stopovers between CMB and COK:
Bengaluru Airport
Chennai Airport
Thiruvananthapuram Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB) to Kochi Airport (COK)
R 2,576 is the lowest price for a one-way Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Kochi Airport flight. Return flights start at R 4,511. These prices can change depending on availability.
Get cheap tickets from CMB to COK by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Kochi Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Handy information about Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)
Of the flights that depart from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport, 69% touch down on time at their destination.
Colombo Bandaranayake Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Colombo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Kochi Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near CMB:
Arriving at Kochi Airport (COK)
If you're coming in on a late Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Kochi Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near COK:
Set yourself up with a Kochi Airport rental car from top providers like Avis or Europcar. With your own set of wheels, you can travel beyond Kochi and explore places most visitors tend to miss.
Booking your ride from Kochi Airport about three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
When to fly to Kochi Airport (COK)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Kochi Airport. November is the busiest month to head to Kochi. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Kochi is March, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Kochi Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CMB to COK in January. Average temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) then.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Kochi. Around 370 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in India, head for Tirunelveli, roughly 209 kilometres south-east of Kochi. Veda Thavro (Krishnan Temple), ISKCON Tirunelveli and Sri Kailasanather & Sri Soundaravalli Ambal Temple are among the biggest draws.
