Travelling from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Cochin International Airport (COK): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Cochin International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 55 minutes.
Kochi is two hours 30 minutes behind Kuala Lumpur and observes the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Choose from 64 weekly Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Cochin International Airport flights. The 19:30 departure with AirAsia is the earliest flight available. Batik Air Malaysia operates the latest service of the day at 23:05.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your KUL to COK flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
A variety of airlines operate direct flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Cochin International Airport, so getting to Kochi (and then visiting more of India!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is AirAsia.
Malaysia Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering KUL to COK flights, with 73.77% of its services arriving as planned.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Cochin International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between KUL and COK include:
Chennai Airport
Don Mueang International Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Cochin International Airport (COK)
Currently, Rs18,944 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Cochin International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs41,936. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book eight months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from KUL to COK.
Plan your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Cochin International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Of the flights that depart from Kuala Lumpur International Airport, 58.65% land on time at their destination.
Central Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is approximately 64 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip when using public transport will take about 4 hours 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Cochin International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to KUL:
Arriving at Cochin International Airport (COK)
Consider booking a hotel near COK if you're on a late Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Cochin International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel farther out of Kochi and head to places that many travellers miss with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Cochin International Airport rental car from leading providers like Avis or Europcar.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Cochin International Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Cochin International Airport (COK) to central Kochi
Cochin International Airport to central Kochi has a drive time of around 1 hour. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 50 minutes.
When to fly to Cochin International Airport (COK)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Cochin International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Kochi. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Kochi is March, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Cochin International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from KUL to COK in January. Average temperatures are between 21ºC and 32ºC then.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered after you've seen Kochi. Around 370 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Tirunelveli is another standout destination in India and is around 209 kilometres south-east of Kochi. No trip is complete without a visit to Smart City, Green Space Phase I, Ramalingam Nagar Park, Udaiyarpatti Lake and Master Kings Family.
