Travelling from London to Cochin International Airport (COK): What you need to know
When organising a flight from London to Cochin International Airport (COK), you'll have a good range of airports to take off from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
The timezone in Kochi is UTC+5:30, which is five hours 30 minutes ahead of London. Cochin International Airport is located in Kochi.
To ensure you get on your flight from London to COK, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
High season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to COK. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Located around 31 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
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68.18% of flights leaving from London Heathrow Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Air India operates direct flights from London to COK out of LGW. Book your favourite window seat and get to your destination without any detours.
Air India is the go-to airline for bookings on the LGW to COK route.
Flights between London Gatwick Airport and Cochin International Airport see fewer delays with Air India than with any other carrier.
Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Cochin International Airport. Here's where you can connect between London Gatwick Airport and COK:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
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69.26% of flights out of London Gatwick Airport make it to their destination as expected.
Stansted Airport (STN)
When reserving your plane ticket from London to Cochin International Airport (COK) out of Stansted Airport (STN), you have stopover options to choose from. Consider making a detour to Dubai Airport (DXB), one of the busiest connection points on this route.
STN is around 64 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to Stansted Airport and know you'll reach your boarding gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you have an early London to Cochin International Airport flight:
Flights that depart from STN touch down at their destination on schedule 64.73% of the time.
About Cochin International Airport (COK)
Consider booking a hotel near COK if you're catching a late flight from London to Cochin International Airport. Select one of these options and be in bed sooner:
Grab a Cochin International Airport rental car and take your itinerary to places outside the usual attractions. Avis and Europcar can hook you up with a set of wheels for your travels through Kochi and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride around three weeks ahead of your London to Cochin International Airport flight.
Getting from Cochin International Airport (COK) to central Kochi
Cochin International Airport to central Kochi is about 29 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, do some research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 1 hour 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Cochin International Airport (COK)
R 3,355 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from London to Cochin International Airport. A return flight starts at R 6,543. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from London to COK. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
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The best time to fly from London to Cochin International Airport (COK)
August is the most popular month for flights from London to Cochin International Airport (COK). Plan your visit to Kochi in April for a more laid-back experience.
Book a London to COK plane ticket departing in March if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Kochi to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Cochin International Airport in January when temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
More about Kochi
After booking your flight from London to Cochin International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Kochi:
Kochi Biennale Foundation and Kochi Muziris Biennale are a couple of big attractions to put on your Kochi itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Vembanad Lake.
Explore more of India
Kochi has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of India you should also see. About 209 kilometres south-east of Kochi, a trip to Tirunelveli will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Veda Thavro (Krishnan Temple), Mahadeva Swami Temple and ISKCON Tirunelveli.
Coimbatore is another favourite destination in India and is around 113 kilometres north-east of Kochi. No journey is complete without a visit to Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Sri Sathya Sai Mandir and Mahatma Gandhi Memorial.