Travelling from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Cochin International Airport to Chennai Airport is 1 hour 15 minutes.
Chennai's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Kochi.
You can choose from 152 weekly Cochin International Airport to Chennai Airport flights. The 09:45 departure with IndiGo is the earliest flight you can take. IndiGo operates the latest service of the day at 22:25.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your COK to MAA flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
IndiGo is your ticket to exploring Chennai (and maybe even some other exciting parts of India!). Check out the direct flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai Airport offered by this airline.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is IndiGo.
IndiGo is the most punctual carrier that operates COK to MAA flights, with 70.5% of its services arriving as planned.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cochin International Airport to Chennai Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between COK and MAA:
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
Trivandrum International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cochin International Airport to Chennai Airport flight is ر.ق. 128. A return plane ticket right now is ر.ق. 283. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book seven months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from COK to MAA.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from COK to MAA.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Cochin International Airport (COK)
Of all flights departing from Cochin International Airport, 78.29% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Cochin International Airport from central Kochi, it'll take around 1 hour if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour 50 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Cochin International Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to COK:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
If you're getting in on a late Cochin International Airport to Chennai Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near MAA:
Pick up a Chennai Airport rental car and discover Chennai and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Hire are well-known companies to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Chennai Airport around three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Chennai. Driving there takes about 45 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Cochin International Airport to Chennai Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Chennai. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Cochin International Airport to Chennai Airport for May if you want to explore Chennai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 28ºC and 37ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from COK to MAA in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC and 28ºC on average.
Explore more of India
Chennai has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of India you should also see. Around 290 kilometres west of Chennai, a visit to Bengaluru will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai, Coimbatore is another favourite stop in India. Start your sightseeing at Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.
