Flying from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Cochin International Airport (COK): what you need to know
Madurai and Kochi share the same timezone, UTC+5:30.
To ensure you catch your IXM to COK flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Madurai Airport to Cochin International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between IXM and COK:
Chennai Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Cochin International Airport (COK)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Madurai Airport to Cochin International Airport flight is Rs18,586. A round-trip fare right now is Rs36,222. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from IXM to COK, book early. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Madurai Airport to Cochin International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Madurai Airport (IXM)
71.91% of flights that leave from Madurai Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Madurai Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Madurai. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Booked an early flight from Madurai Airport to Cochin International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near IXM:
Arriving at Cochin International Airport (COK)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Madurai Airport to Cochin International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near COK instead:
Line up a Cochin International Airport rental car from outlets like Avis or Europcar. With your own set of wheels, you can venture beyond Kochi and visit places that usually fly under the radar.
Reserving your ride from Cochin International Airport around three weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Cochin International Airport (COK) to central Kochi
Cochin International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from central Kochi. The drive time takes around 1 hour.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 50 minutes.
When to fly to Cochin International Airport (COK)
August is the most popular month for flights from Madurai Airport to Cochin International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Kochi in April.
Book your flight from Madurai Airport to Cochin International Airport for March if you want to go to Kochi during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 34ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IXM to COK in January. Average temperatures are between 21ºC and 32ºC then.
Explore more of India
Kochi has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of India you'll want to see. About 370 kilometres north-east of Kochi, a visit to Bengaluru will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Around 209 kilometres south-east of Kochi, Tirunelveli is another favourite stop in India. Experience major highlights starting with Smart City, Green Space Phase I, Ramalingam Nagar Park, Udaiyarpatti Lake and Master Kings Family.