Travelling from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Cairns Airport (CNS): what you need to know
Cairns is four hours 30 minutes ahead of Kochi and is in the UTC+10 timezone.
Your COK to CNS flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Cochin International Airport to Cairns Airport. Many travellers pass through Changi International Airport when flying between COK and CNS.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Cairns Airport (CNS)
Currently, £215 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cochin International Airport to Cairns Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £589. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from COK to CNS, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when looking for a flight from Cochin International Airport to Cairns Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from COK to CNS.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Cochin International Airport to Cairns Airport.
Handy information about Cochin International Airport (COK)
78.29% of flights that take off from Cochin International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To get to Cochin International Airport from central Kochi, it takes about 1 hour by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 25 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 50 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Cochin International Airport to Cairns Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to COK:
Arriving at Cairns Airport (CNS)
Reserve a hotel close to CNS if you're catching a late Cochin International Airport to Cairns Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Cairns Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals or East Coast and see more of Cairns and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Cairns Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Cairns Airport (CNS) to central Cairns
Cairns Airport to central Cairns has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 4 miles away.
It'll take around 1 hour 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Cairns Airport (CNS)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Cochin International Airport to Cairns Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Cairns. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Cochin International Airport to Cairns Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Cairns, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from COK to CNS in August. Average temperatures are between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
Townsville is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be explored after you've seen Cairns. Around 180 miles away to the south, its top attractions include The Strand Beach, Castle Hill and Big Mama Sailing- Magnetic Island & Townsville.
Bowen is another standout destination in Australia and is around 270 miles south-east of Cairns. No journey is complete without visiting Holbourne Island National Park, The Big Mango and Grays Bay.
