Travelling from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Kochi Airport (COK): what you need to know
The timezone in Kochi is UTC+5:30, which is 11 hours 30 minutes ahead of Minneapolis.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to catch your MSP to COK flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Handy information about Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
MSP is located at 6040 28th Avenue South.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Minneapolis St Paul Airport, 77% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Minneapolis St Paul Airport from central Minneapolis, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport usually takes 25 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near MSP. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Kochi Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Kochi Airport (COK)
Consider booking a hotel near COK if you're on a late Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Kochi Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Kochi Airport rental car from top outlets like Avis or Europcar. With your own set of wheels, you can travel beyond Kochi and explore places most visitors tend to miss.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Kochi Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Kochi Airport (COK) to central Kochi
Kochi Airport is approximately 31 kilometres from the centre of Kochi. Driving there takes about 45 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Kochi Airport (COK)
November is the busiest month for flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Kochi Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Kochi in March.
Book your flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Kochi Airport for March if you'd like to explore Kochi during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 34ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from MSP to COK in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC and 32ºC on average.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered once you've seen Kochi. Around 370 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
Around 209 kilometres south-east of Kochi, Tirunelveli is another favourite stop in India. Experience major highlights starting with Veda Thavro (Krishnan Temple), ISKCON Tirunelveli and Sri Kailasanather & Sri Soundaravalli Ambal Temple.
