Travelling from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bangkok: what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Cochin International Airport to Bangkok and you'll be travelling for around 3 hours 55 minutes.
Bangkok is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Kochi, where Cochin International Airport is located. Bangkok runs on the UTC+7 timezone.
The busiest route is from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). Choose from nine weekly services between these two airports. Thai Lion Air offers a 02:10 departure between COK and DMK.
Give yourself enough time to get on your COK to Bangkok flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or another peak period, give yourself extra time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Direct Cochin International Airport to Bangkok tickets are available for booking. Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is where you'll complete your journey.
Leading carriers that offer direct flights from Cochin International Airport to Bangkok include:
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even tick a new city off your list. When browsing for flight tickets from COK to Bangkok, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
Travelling from central Kochi to COK takes about 1 hour 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 29 kilometres in 1 hour or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a hotel near COK? If you're catching an early flight from Cochin International Airport to Bangkok, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
78.29% of flights taking off from Cochin International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bangkok
R 1,435 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cochin International Airport to Bangkok flight. A return ticket right now is R 2,853. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To snag cheap flights from COK to Bangkok, book your trip two months before your departure.
Organise your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring an awesome deal on Cochin International Airport to Bangkok tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from COK to Bangkok by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Cochin International Airport to Bangkok by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
The distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok is roughly 32 kilometres. It'll take you around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Book a hotel near BKK if you're coming in on a late flight from Cochin International Airport to Bangkok. Check in to one of these options and make your first night all about rest:
Pick up a Suvarnabhumi Airport rental car and discover Bangkok and beyond with your own set of wheels. Chic Car Rent, asap car hire and Hertz are popular outlets you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Suvarnabhumi Airport about four weeks in advance of your flight from COK to Bangkok.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Once your flight from Cochin International Airport to Bangkok has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in around 30 minutes by car. Central Bangkok is roughly 27 kilometres from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
You can expect the journey to take about 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places to rest your head close to DMK. Unwind and get cosy after your COK to Bangkok flight at any of these perfectly located options:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Don Mueang International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car hire or Hertz and be off and running.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from DMK three weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Bangkok
Plan your trip to Bangkok during the high season if you want a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices may be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Cochin International Airport to Bangkok in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
The warmest month in Bangkok is April, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your Cochin International Airport to Bangkok flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap tickets from COK to Bangkok in December if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF) on average.
More about Bangkok
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Bangkok right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Cochin International Airport to Bangkok:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Wat Arun, Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew are essential stops on your Bangkok itinerary.
Explore more of Thailand
Udon Thani is just one of the many cities in Thailand waiting to be discovered once you've seen Bangkok. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Nong Prajak Public Park, Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument and Chinesisches Tor.
Around 225 kilometres north-east of Bangkok, Nakhon Ratchasima is another essential stop in Thailand. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Art and Culture Centre, Vongchavalitkul University, Wat Pa Salwan (Burapha Chan Chedi) and บ้านสวนเกษตรอินทรีย์ (บ้านสวนในซอย).