Travelling from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Cochin International Airport is 1 hour 15 minutes.
Colombo and Kochi share the UTC+5:30 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Every week, there are 17 Bandaranaike International Airport to Cochin International Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as early as possible, pick the 08:05 SriLankan Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 19:50 with SriLankan Airlines.
Leave enough time to make your CMB to COK flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like February, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
SriLankan Airlines has direct flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Cochin International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Kochi — and maybe even more of India if time allows.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is SriLankan Airlines.
With 78.69% of services landing as planned, SriLankan Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating CMB to COK flights.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bandaranaike International Airport to Cochin International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CMB and COK:
Chennai Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
Trivandrum International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)
Rs31,899 is currently the best price for a one-way Bandaranaike International Airport to Cochin International Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs49,279. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from CMB to COK, reserve your trip seven months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Cochin International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Save time looking for cheap flights from CMB to COK by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Cochin International Airport.
Handy information about Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Of all flights leaving Bandaranaike International Airport, 75.71% touch down on time at their destination.
Bandaranaike International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Colombo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Cochin International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to CMB:
Arriving at Cochin International Airport (COK)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Bandaranaike International Airport to Cochin International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near COK instead:
Travel beyond Kochi and discover destinations that fly under the radar with your own set of wheels. You can book a Cochin International Airport rental car from leading providers like Avis or Europcar.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Cochin International Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Cochin International Airport (COK) to central Kochi
From Cochin International Airport, Kochi is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour to drive to the centre.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
When to fly to Cochin International Airport (COK)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Cochin International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Kochi. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Kochi is March, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC and 34ºC. Book your flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Cochin International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC and 32ºC. Look for cheap tickets from CMB to COK sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Kochi has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of India waiting to be discovered. Around 370 kilometres north-east of Kochi, a trip to Bengaluru will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in India, consider Tirunelveli, roughly 209 kilometres south-east of Kochi. Smart City, Green Space Phase I, Ramalingam Nagar Park, Udaiyarpatti Lake and Master Kings Family are the start of reasons to visit.