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Cheap flights to Kochi
Return flights from the UK to Kochi (COK) from £499 per person, including taxes. Call our experts for today's best fare.
Finding cheap flights to Kochi
Kochi is the main airport for Kerala, from Ernakulam and Thrissur to the backwaters of Alleppey and the tea hills of Munnar. We book flights for many Malayali families across the UK.
Flights from UK airports to Kochi
We book flights to Kochi from London Heathrow, Manchester, Birmingham, London Gatwick and Glasgow. Flying from your nearest airport can save the trip to London, and we compare it with London fares so you can see the difference.
Arriving in Kochi
Cochin International Airport (COK) is at Nedumbassery, about 30 kilometres north of Ernakulam, and was the first airport in the world to run fully on solar power. Ernakulam and Fort Kochi are 45 to 75 minutes by road, Thrissur about an hour, Alleppey around two hours and Munnar three to four hours.
Direct and one-stop flights
Most of our Kochi bookings are one-stop fares through the Gulf. Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad each fly into Kochi from Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi, with connections from London, Manchester and Birmingham. Air India has flown non-stop from London at times, and when it runs on your dates we price it too.
Baggage allowance
Gulf airlines are often generous on Kerala routes, and some fares include two checked bags. Tell us how much you are taking and we will compare the allowance as well as the price.
Best time to fly to Kochi
November to February is the best weather, warm and dry, and the backwaters are at their best. The south-west monsoon arrives in early June and brings heavy rain until September. Christmas, Onam in August or September, and the UK summer holidays are the busiest and most expensive times.
Visas and entry
British passport holders need a visa for India. Most visitors apply for an Indian e-Visa online before travel, using the official Indian government website. If you hold an OCI card, you can travel on that with your passport. Entry rules can change, so check the GOV.UK foreign travel advice before you book and again before you fly.
Tips for booking
Christmas and Onam are the peak times for families. Gulf airlines fly into Kochi several times a day, so a connection through Dubai, Doha or Abu Dhabi is usually the cheapest way.
Airlines we book to Kochi
We regularly book Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad and Air India. Tell us your preferred airline, or let us find the best value on your dates.
- Airport
- Kochi (COK)
- Flying time
- 12 to 15 hours with one stop
- Return fares from
- £499
- Country
- India
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07368652169 WhatsApp for a quoteCheap flights to Kochi: your questions answered
How long is the flight from London to Kochi?
Most flights to Kochi have one stop, and the journey usually takes 12 to 15 hours. When non-stop flights from London run, they take about 10.5 hours.
Which airlines fly from the UK to Kochi?
We regularly book Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad and Air India to Kochi.
Which UK airports have flights to Kochi?
We book flights to Kochi from London Heathrow, Manchester, Birmingham, London Gatwick and Glasgow, and other UK airports on request.
Are there direct flights from the UK to Kochi?
Most travellers fly with one stop in Dubai, Doha or Abu Dhabi. Air India has flown non-stop from London at times, and we price it when it runs on your dates.
How far is Kochi airport from Munnar and Alleppey?
Alleppey is around two hours by road, and Munnar three to four hours.
When should I book flights to Kochi for Christmas?
Three to four months ahead if you can. Christmas is one of the busiest times on Kerala routes.
How do I book cheap flights to Kochi with XcessFly?
Call us on 07368652169 or send your dates on WhatsApp. A travel expert finds the best fare to Kochi, confirms it with you and issues your e-ticket.