Flying from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Cochin International Airport (COK): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Cochin International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 10 minutes.
Kochi's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as New Delhi.
You can choose from 352 weekly Indira Gandhi International Airport to Cochin International Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to make your DEL to COK flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
A good range of airlines operate direct flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Cochin International Airport. Fly nonstop to Kochi with these top carriers and experience this exciting part of India:
IndiGo is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating DEL to COK flights is IndiGo. Its services land as scheduled 78.07% of the time.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Cochin International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DEL and COK:
Kempegowda International Airport
Chennai Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Cochin International Airport (COK)
R 1,309 is the lowest price for a one-way Indira Gandhi International Airport to Cochin International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 2,462. These prices may change depending on availability.
Book five months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from DEL to COK.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Cochin International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from DEL to COK.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Cochin International Airport.
Handy information about Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Of all flights leaving Indira Gandhi International Airport, 67.17% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Indira Gandhi International Airport from central New Delhi, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to DEL? If you've booked an early flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Cochin International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Cochin International Airport (COK)
Reserve a hotel close to COK if you're catching a late Indira Gandhi International Airport to Cochin International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Cochin International Airport rental car and visit the lesser-known spots that'll make your trip unforgettable. Avis and Europcar can hook you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through Kochi and beyond.
Booking your ride from Cochin International Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Cochin International Airport (COK) to central Kochi
Cochin International Airport to the centre of Kochi has a drive time of about 1 hour. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 1 hour 50 minutes.
When to fly to Cochin International Airport (COK)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Cochin International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Kochi. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Cochin International Airport for March if you'd like to explore Kochi during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DEL to COK around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
You've done Kochi, now it's time to explore more of India. Travel around 370 kilometres north-east to Bengaluru to check off its top attractions. From Bangalore Palace to Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in India, consider Tirunelveli, about 209 kilometres south-east of Kochi. Smart City, Green Space Phase I, Ramalingam Nagar Park, Udaiyarpatti Lake and Master Kings Family are among its highlights.
