Travelling from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Mangalore Airport (IXE): what you need to know
Kochi and Mangalore are both in the UTC+5:30 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your COK to IXE flight.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cochin International Airport to Mangalore Airport. Here are the top stopovers between COK and IXE:
Kempegowda International Airport
Chennai Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Mangalore Airport (IXE)
P1,639 is the best price for a one-way Cochin International Airport to Mangalore Airport flight. Return flights start from P3,906. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from COK to IXE if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Cochin International Airport to Mangalore Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from COK to IXE by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cochin International Airport to Mangalore Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Cochin International Airport (COK)
Of the flights that depart from Cochin International Airport, 78.29% land on time at their destination.
Central Kochi to Cochin International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey on public transport usually takes 1 hour 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to COK? If you've booked an early flight from Cochin International Airport to Mangalore Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Mangalore Airport (IXE)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Cochin International Airport to Mangalore Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near IXE instead:
Getting from Mangalore Airport (IXE) to central Mangalore
Mangalore Airport to the centre of Mangalore has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
When to fly to Mangalore Airport (IXE)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Cochin International Airport to Mangalore Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Mangalore. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Cochin International Airport to Mangalore Airport for April if you'd like to explore Mangalore during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Look for cheap tickets from COK to IXE sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
You've seen Mangalore, now it's time to discover other corners of India. Journey about 290 kilometres east to Bengaluru to tick off its leading sights. From Bangalore Palace to Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 306 kilometres south-east of Mangalore, Coimbatore is another favourite stop in India. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.