Travelling from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Cochin International Airport (COK): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 5 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from King Khaled International Airport to Cochin International Airport.
The timezone in Kochi is UTC+5:30, which is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Riyadh.
Flights from RUH to COK start from 00:50 — the earliest with Air India Express. The last departure is at 11:35 with Saudia. In total, you can choose from ten weekly King Khaled International Airport to Cochin International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your RUH to COK flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Air India Express is your gateway to exploring Kochi (and maybe even some other exciting corners of India!). Check out the direct flights from King Khaled International Airport to Cochin International Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Air India Express.
With a dependable 88.37% of services landing on schedule, Saudia is the most punctual carrier for RUH to COK flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from King Khaled International Airport to Cochin International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between RUH and COK:
Dubai Airport
Sharjah International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Cochin International Airport (COK)
At the moment, R 1,653 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Cochin International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 4,510. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from RUH to COK by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from King Khaled International Airport to Cochin International Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
86.76% of flights leaving King Khaled International Airport reach their destination on schedule. With its strong on-time performance, delays are unlikely when jetting out of RUH.
King Khaled International Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Riyadh. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Cochin International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to RUH:
Arriving at Cochin International Airport (COK)
If you're coming in on a late King Khaled International Airport to Cochin International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near COK:
Secure yourself a Cochin International Airport rental car from leading providers like Avis or Europcar. With your own wheels, you can venture beyond Kochi and experience places that fly under the radar.
Reserving your ride from Cochin International Airport around three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing 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 around 1 hour. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour 50 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Cochin International Airport (COK)
August is the most popular month for flights from King Khaled International Airport to Cochin International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Kochi in April.
The warmest month in Kochi is March, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from King Khaled International Airport to Cochin International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RUH 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 explored once you've taken in the sights of Kochi. Around 370 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
If you want to check out another major 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 key highlights.