Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ): what you need to know
The timezone in Kochi is UTC+9, which is three hours 30 minutes ahead of Chennai.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MAA to KCZ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ)
Currently, £431 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Chennai Airport to Kochi Ryoma Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £774. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from MAA to KCZ. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when looking for your flight from Chennai Airport to Kochi Ryoma Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MAA to KCZ.
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Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
Of the flights that depart from Chennai Airport, 76.04% touch down on time at their destination.
Chennai Airport is around 12 miles from central Chennai. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Chennai Airport to Kochi Ryoma Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near MAA:
Arriving at Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Chennai Airport to Kochi Ryoma Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near KCZ instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Kochi Ryoma Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Times or Nissan Rent a Car and venture far and wide through Kochi and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Kochi Ryoma Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ) to central Kochi
Kochi Ryoma Airport is approximately 11 miles from central Kochi. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Chennai Airport to Kochi Ryoma Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Kochi. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Kochi is August, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Chennai Airport to Kochi Ryoma Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MAA to KCZ sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Japan
Kochi is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Japan waiting to be discovered. Around 140 miles north-east of Kochi, a trip to Osaka will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan.
Nagoya is another well-known destination in Japan and is around 220 miles north-east of Kochi. No journey is complete without a visit to Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine and Osu Kannon Temple.
