Flying from Chengdu to Cochin International Airport (COK): What you need to know
Cochin International Airport is located in Kochi. The city is in the UTC+5:30 timezone and is two hours 30 minutes behind Chengdu.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Chengdu to COK.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Chengdu
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
Travelling from central Chengdu to TFU takes around 1 hour on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 48 kms (30 miles) in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near Chengdu Tianfu International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Chengdu to Cochin International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport has a solid on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from TFU arrive at their destination as scheduled 87% of the time.
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
On public transport, you can travel from central Chengdu to CTU in about 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 16 kms (10 miles) away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Chengdu to COK flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport:
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 90% of them landing within the expected time frame.
The street address for CTU is Airport Expressway Entrance.
About Cochin International Airport (COK)
Have a late flight from Chengdu to Cochin International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near COK and fast-forward to bedtime:
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.
For the lowest price, book your ride around three weeks ahead of your Chengdu to Cochin International Airport flight.
Getting from Cochin International Airport (COK) to central Kochi
Cochin International Airport is around 31 kms (19 miles) from the centre of Kochi. It takes around 45 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chengdu to Cochin International Airport (COK)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chengdu to Cochin International Airport is £227. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £503. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from Chengdu to COK, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Chengdu to Cochin International Airport (COK)
January is the most popular month for flights from Chengdu to Cochin International Airport (COK). Visit Kochi in September if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Lock in a Chengdu to COK plane ticket departing in March if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Kochi to range from 23ºC to 34ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Chengdu to Cochin International Airport in January when temperatures are between 21ºC and 32ºC.
More about Kochi
Start your Kochi trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Chengdu to Cochin International Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Kochi Biennale Foundation, Kochi Muziris Biennale and Vembanad Lake are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Kochi itinerary.
Explore more of India
You've visited Kochi, now it's time to explore more of India. Travel around 209 kms (130 miles) southeast to Tirunelveli to check off its top attractions. From Veda Thavro (Krishnan Temple) to Mahadeva Swami Temple and ISKCON Tirunelveli, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 113 kms (70 miles) northeast of Kochi, Coimbatore is another essential stop in India. Experience major highlights starting with Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Sri Sathya Sai Mandir and Mahatma Gandhi Memorial.
