Travelling from Melbourne to Cochin International Airport (COK): What you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Cochin International Airport (COK) leaving from here.
The timezone in Kochi is UTC+5:30, which is five hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne. Cochin International Airport is located in Kochi.
To ensure you get on your flight from Melbourne to COK, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Peak season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Melbourne to COK with a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between MEL and COK include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Located around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Cochin International Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is about 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take 50 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to COK flight is much easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you a short ride from the airport.
Avalon Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 80.09% of flights out of here arrive right on target.
About Cochin International Airport (COK)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne to Cochin International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near COK:
Travel beyond Kochi and discover new places with your own wheels. You can grab a Cochin International Airport rental car from companies like Avis or Europcar.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride around three weeks before your Melbourne to Cochin International Airport flight.
Getting from Cochin International Airport (COK) to central Kochi
Cochin International Airport to central Kochi is around 29 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
It'll take around 1 hour 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Cochin International Airport (COK)
Rs62,287 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Cochin International Airport. A return flight starts at Rs118,217. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
To find cheap flights from Melbourne to COK, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Melbourne to Cochin International Airport tickets across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on flight tickets from Melbourne to COK.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Cochin International Airport (COK)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Melbourne to Cochin International Airport (COK). August is the busiest month to visit Kochi. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in April.
The warmest month in Kochi is March, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 34ºC. Book your Melbourne to COK flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Cochin International Airport in January when temperatures are between 21ºC and 32ºC.
More about Kochi
Start your Kochi trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Cochin International Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Kochi Biennale Foundation, Kochi Muziris Biennale and Vembanad Lake are essential stops on your Kochi itinerary.
Explore more of India
Kochi has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of India just waiting to be discovered. About 209 kilometres south-east of Kochi, a trip to Tirunelveli will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Veda Thavro (Krishnan Temple), Mahadeva Swami Temple and ISKCON Tirunelveli.
Around 113 kilometres north-east of Kochi, Coimbatore is another essential stop in India. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Sri Sathya Sai Mandir and Mahatma Gandhi Memorial.
