Flying from Kochi Airport (COK) to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL): what you need to know
The timezone in Manila is UTC+8, which is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Kochi.
Your COK to MNL flight won't wait if you're 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.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as November. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kochi Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport. Here are the top stopovers between COK and MNL:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kochi Airport (COK) to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
Right now, R 3,582 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Kochi Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 6,115. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from COK to MNL, book early. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when looking for a flight from Kochi Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from COK to MNL.
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Handy information about Kochi Airport (COK)
Of all flights leaving Kochi Airport, 75% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Kochi Airport is about 31 kilometres from central Kochi. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near COK. Whether you have an early flight from Kochi Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Kochi Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MNL instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Europcar and see more of Manila and beyond.
Booking your ride from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport around four weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) to central Manila
Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from central Manila. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
May is the busiest month for flights from Kochi Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Manila in September.
The warmest month in Manila is May, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Book your flights from Kochi Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from COK to MNL in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of the Philippines
Quezon City is just one of the many places in the Philippines waiting to be explored after you've seen Manila. Around 8 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Botanical Garden & Arboretum, Christ the King and Art in Island.
If you want to check out another side of the Philippines, head for Taguig, roughly 13 kilometres south-east of Manila. The Mind Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Manila - BGC and One Bonifacio High Street Park are key highlights.