Travelling from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
Istanbul's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Istanbul two hours 30 minutes behind Kochi.
To ensure you get on your COK to IST flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cochin International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between COK and IST:
Dubai Airport
Kuwait International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Rs55,558 is the lowest price for a one-way Cochin International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs117,722. These prices can change based on demand.
To score cheap tickets from COK to IST, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your flight from Cochin International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from COK to IST.
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Handy information about Cochin International Airport (COK)
Of the departures from Cochin International Airport, 78.29% land on schedule at their destination.
Cochin International Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Kochi. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Cochin International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to COK:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Cochin International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Explore without limits with an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and venture far and wide through Istanbul and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Istanbul Ataturk Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport to the centre of Istanbul has a drive time of about 50 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 1 hour 45 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
April is the most popular month for flights from Cochin International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Istanbul in February.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Cochin International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC and 11ºC. Search for cheap tickets from COK to IST around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
Izmir is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No trip is complete without dropping by Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.