Travelling from Seoul to Cochin International Airport (COK): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by working out where you'll board your flight from Seoul to Cochin International Airport (COK). Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) are the main airports in Seoul.
Kochi is three hours 30 minutes behind Seoul. Cochin International Airport is located in Kochi, which follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Your flight from Seoul to COK won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Peak season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Seoul
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Seoul to COK leaving from Incheon International Airport (ICN), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
ICN is about 48 kilometres from the centre of Seoul. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy travel app will show you the quickest route and your public transport options.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Incheon International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Seoul to Cochin International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
When it comes to Incheon International Airport's on-time performance, 54.5% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
From the centre of Seoul, GMP is around 16 kilometres away. When working out the quickest way to get there, find out if public transport is available or if driving is more convenient.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Seoul to COK flight? Check in to a hotel near Gimpo International Airport before your holiday officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
75.94% of all departures from Gimpo International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Cochin International Airport (COK)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Seoul to Cochin International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near COK:
Pick up a Cochin International Airport rental car from top providers like Avis or Europcar. With your own wheels, you can go beyond Kochi and check out places that don't make every guidebook.
For the best deal, book your ride around three weeks in advance of your Seoul to Cochin International Airport flight.
Getting from Cochin International Airport (COK) to central Kochi
Cochin International Airport to central Kochi is around 29 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, do a little research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times can vary based on traffic and the time of day.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seoul to Cochin International Airport (COK)
At the moment, P8,775 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seoul to Cochin International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is P22,571. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Seoul to COK. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Seoul to Cochin International Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Lock in a cheap flight from Seoul to Cochin International Airport by using filters. Select your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Seoul to Cochin International Airport (COK)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Seoul to Cochin International Airport (COK). August is when most people visit Kochi. If you prefer a quieter vibe, head there in April.
Before locking in your Seoul to COK plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. March is the warmest month in Kochi, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Seoul to Cochin International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Kochi
Once you've booked your flight from Seoul to Cochin International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Kochi:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Kochi Biennale Foundation, Kochi Muziris Biennale and Vembanad Lake are highlights which should feature on any good Kochi itinerary.
Explore more of India
Kochi is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of India just waiting to be explored. Around 209 kilometres south-east of Kochi, a visit to Tirunelveli will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Veda Thavro (Krishnan Temple), Mahadeva Swami Temple and ISKCON Tirunelveli.
Around 113 kilometres north-east of Kochi, Coimbatore is another essential stop in India. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Sri Sathya Sai Mandir and Mahatma Gandhi Memorial.