Traveling from Kuala Lumpur to Cochin International Airport (COK): What you need to know
Get your vacation planning underway by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Cochin International Airport (COK). Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) are the main airports in Kuala Lumpur.
Book a direct Kuala Lumpur to Cochin International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 4 hours.
Cochin International Airport is located in Kochi. The city follows the UTC+5:30 timezone and is two hours 30 minutes behind Kuala Lumpur.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Cochin International Airport (COK) is the most popular route. There are 23 direct departures a week to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, take the last flight with AirAsia at 10:25pm. Opt for the first KUL to COK departure operated by AirAsia at 9:05pm if you want to get going earlier.
To ensure you catch your flight from Kuala Lumpur to COK, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Get there in one go from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). Nonstop flights from Kuala Lumpur to Cochin International Airport (COK) operate from here.
Choose from a variety of carriers that operate direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Cochin International Airport departing from KUL. Book your ticket with one of these:
The preferred airline for passengers flying between KUL and COK is AirAsia.
Malaysia Airlines is the top-ranked carrier for punctuality on this route.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to COK. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Chennai Airport (MAA)
KUL is around 64 kilometers from central Kuala Lumpur. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
Want an easy start to your break? Stay near Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Kuala Lumpur to Cochin International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
58.65% of flights leaving from Kuala Lumpur International Airport land at their destination on time.
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
SZB is about 24 kilometers from central Kuala Lumpur. It'll take 25 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport the day before your Kuala Lumpur to COK flight:
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport has an on-time performance of 67.97%. This figure highlights how frequently flights that depart from this airport arrive on schedule.
About Cochin International Airport (COK)
Have a late flight from Kuala Lumpur to Cochin International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near COK and turn out the lights sooner:
Line up a Cochin International Airport rental car from top outlets like Avis or Europcar. With your own wheels, you can venture beyond Kochi and check out places that don't make every guidebook.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Kuala Lumpur to Cochin International Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Cochin International Airport (COK) to central Kochi
Cochin International Airport to central Kochi is roughly 29 kilometers. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times may vary based on traffic and the time of day.
It takes around 1 hour 50 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Cochin International Airport (COK)
Currently, $71 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Cochin International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $150. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book two months before you want to fly. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to COK.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the best month for scoring cheap Kuala Lumpur to Cochin International Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Cochin International Airport (COK)
August is when most people book flights from Kuala Lumpur to Cochin International Airport (COK). Visit Kochi in April for a quieter experience.
Lock in a Kuala Lumpur to COK plane ticket departing in March if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Kochi to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Cochin International Airport in January when temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
More about Kochi
Start your Kochi trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Cochin International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Kochi Biennale Foundation, Kochi Muziris Biennale and Vembanad Lake are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Kochi itinerary.
Explore more of India
Tirunelveli is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be discovered after you've seen Kochi. Around 209 kilometers away to the south-east, its top attractions include Veda Thavro (Krishnan Temple), Mahadeva Swami Temple and ISKCON Tirunelveli.
Coimbatore is another sought-after destination in India and is around 113 kilometers north-east of Kochi. No trip is complete without experiencing Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Sri Sathya Sai Mandir and Mahatma Gandhi Memorial.