Traveling from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Cochin International Airport (COK): what you need to know
Kochi is three hours 30 minutes ahead of Durban and follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.
To ensure you get on your DUR to COK flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Traveling during a peak time like June? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Pick a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from King Shaka International Airport to Cochin International Airport. Dubai Airport is a top stopover on the DUR to COK route.
How to find the cheapest flights from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Cochin International Airport (COK)
At the moment, $611 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way King Shaka International Airport to Cochin International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,075. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from DUR to COK, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your flight from King Shaka International Airport to Cochin International Airport.
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Handy information about King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
King Shaka International Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from DUR touch down on schedule 86.29% of the time.
To reach King Shaka International Airport from central Durban, it takes around 35 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 40 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Booked an early flight from King Shaka International Airport to Cochin International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to DUR:
Arriving at Cochin International Airport (COK)
Book a hotel close to COK if you're taking a late King Shaka International Airport to Cochin International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Venture beyond Kochi and discover destinations that fly under the radar with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Cochin International Airport rental car from companies like Avis or Europcar.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Cochin International Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Cochin International Airport (COK) to central Kochi
From Cochin International Airport, Kochi is approximately 40 kilometers away. It takes around 1 hour to get to the center driving.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 50 minutes.
When to fly to Cochin International Airport (COK)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from King Shaka International Airport to Cochin International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Kochi. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Kochi is March, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from King Shaka International Airport to Cochin International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DUR to COK sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Kochi is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of India waiting to be explored. Around 370 kilometers north-east of Kochi, a visit to Bengaluru will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Around 209 kilometers south-east of Kochi, Tirunelveli is another essential stop in India. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Smart City, Green Space Phase I, Ramalingam Nagar Park, Udaiyarpatti Lake and Master Kings Family.
