Travelling from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED): what you need to know
Madinah is two hours 30 minutes behind Kochi and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
To ensure you catch your COK to MED flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cochin International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between COK and MED:
Sharjah International Airport
Dubai Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
Rs52,733 is currently the best price for a one-way Cochin International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs104,939. These fares can change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from COK to MED, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Cochin International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport across each month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from COK to MED.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Cochin International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport.
Handy information about Cochin International Airport (COK)
78.29% of flights taking off from Cochin International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Cochin International Airport from central Kochi, it'll take around 1 hour if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 50 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to COK? If you're boarding an early flight from Cochin International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
If you're coming in on a late Cochin International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near MED:
Pick up a Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport rental car and explore Madinah and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Enterprise and Budget are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to central Madinah
From Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, Madinah is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
July is the most popular month for flights from Cochin International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Madinah in April.
When reserving your flight from Cochin International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Madinah, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC to 44ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC and 25ºC. Search for cheap tickets from COK to MED sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
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