Flying from Pune Airport (PNQ) to Kochi Airport (COK): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Pune Airport to Kochi Airport.
Pune and Kochi share the same timezone, UTC+5:30.
Pack your bags and choose from 14 weekly Pune Airport to Kochi Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your PNQ to COK flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like November. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Air India Express has direct flights from Pune Airport to Kochi Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Kochi — and maybe even more of India if you have time.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Air India Express.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals for PNQ to COK flights is IndiGo.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Pune Airport to Kochi Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between PNQ and COK include:
Bengaluru Airport
Hyderabad Airport
Chennai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Pune Airport (PNQ) to Kochi Airport (COK)
Rs15,368 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Pune Airport to Kochi Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs29,109. These fares may change based on demand.
Score cheap tickets from PNQ to COK by booking at least 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Pune Airport to Kochi Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Handy information about Pune Airport (PNQ)
64% of flights that leave from Pune Airport make it to their destination on time.
To get to Pune Airport from central Pune, it takes about 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to PNQ? If you're boarding an early flight from Pune Airport to Kochi Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Kochi Airport (COK)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Pune Airport to Kochi Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near COK instead:
Pick up a Kochi Airport rental car from top providers like Avis or Europcar. With your own set of wheels, you can venture farther out of Kochi and discover places most visitors miss.
Reserving your ride from Kochi Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to Kochi Airport (COK)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Pune Airport to Kochi Airport. November is the most popular month to visit Kochi. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Pune Airport to Kochi Airport for March if you want to explore Kochi during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 34ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from PNQ to COK in January if you want to travel in 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 cities in India waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Kochi. Around 370 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
Tirunelveli is another well-known destination in India and is around 209 kilometres south-east of Kochi. No journey is complete without visiting Veda Thavro (Krishnan Temple), ISKCON Tirunelveli and Sri Kailasanather & Sri Soundaravalli Ambal Temple.