Flying from Osaka to Cochin International Airport (COK): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports where your trip can begin in Osaka. Check out your options leaving from Kansai International Airport (KIX) or Kobe Airport (UKB) when booking your flight from Osaka to Cochin International Airport (COK).
Cochin International Airport is located in Kochi. The city follows the UTC+5:30 timezone and is three hours 30 minutes behind Osaka.
Your flight from Osaka to COK won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
With more travellers during peak seasons, you'll want to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with any delays.
Airports in Osaka
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Osaka to COK departing from Kansai International Airport (KIX), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
KIX is around 48 kilometres from central Osaka. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Need a convenient place to stay before your flight from Osaka to Cochin International Airport? First Cabin Kansai Airport and Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport - 3 Mins Walk to the Airport are close to Kansai International Airport. They're an especially good option if you're jetting out early.
67.95% of flights leaving from Kansai International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
KIX is located at 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
Itami Airport (ITM)
Depending on traffic conditions, you can drive to ITM from the centre of Osaka in around 20 minutes. The airport is approximately 16 kilometres away.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Itami Airport the day before your Osaka to COK flight:
77.41% of flights departing Itami Airport make it to their destination as expected.
The street address for ITM is 3丁目555 Nishimachi, Hotarugaike, Toyonaka.
Kobe Airport (UKB)
If you're travelling to UKB from the centre of Osaka, it'll take you around 45 minutes to get there by car. The drive to the airport is roughly 40 kilometres.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay close to Kobe Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Osaka to Cochin International Airport flight:
With 85.15% of its departing flights arriving when they should, UKB is a dependable starting point for your journey.
Kobe Airport is located at 1 Kobekuko, Chuo Ward.
About Cochin International Airport (COK)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Osaka to Cochin International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near COK:
Book a Cochin International Airport rental car and check out destinations off the typical tourist track. Avis and Europcar can hook you up with a set of wheels for your travels through Kochi and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Osaka to Cochin International Airport flight.
Getting from Cochin International Airport (COK) to central Kochi
Cochin International Airport is around 29 kilometres from central Kochi. The time it takes to get to the centre by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Osaka to Cochin International Airport (COK)
Rs61,912 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Osaka to Cochin International Airport. Return flights start from Rs129,433. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Osaka to COK. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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The best time to fly from Osaka to Cochin International Airport (COK)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning your trip dates. April is the quietest month to visit Kochi. August is when most people book flights from Osaka to Cochin International Airport (COK), which may be perfect if you're after more excitement.
The warmest month in Kochi is March, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your Osaka to COK flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has temperatures of between 21ºC and 32ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Osaka to Cochin International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Kochi
Once you've booked your flight from Osaka to Cochin International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Kochi:
There are plenty of things to do in Kochi when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Make your way to Kochi Biennale Foundation followed by Kochi Muziris Biennale and Vembanad Lake.
Explore more of India
Kochi has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of India waiting to be explored. Around 209 kilometres south-east of Kochi, a trip to Tirunelveli will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Veda Thavro (Krishnan Temple), Mahadeva Swami Temple and ISKCON Tirunelveli.
Coimbatore is another must-experience destination in India and is around 113 kilometres north-east of Kochi. No trip is complete without visiting Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Sri Sathya Sai Mandir and Mahatma Gandhi Memorial.