Flying from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Cochin International Airport (COK): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Cochin International Airport.
Kochi is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Jeddah and follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Each week, there are nine King Abdulaziz International Airport to Cochin International Airport flights. If you prefer to take off early, opt for the 01:55 Saudia flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 16:55 with Saudia.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your JED to COK flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Saudia has direct flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Cochin International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Kochi — and maybe even more of India if time allows.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Saudia on this route.
With 77.27% of services landing as planned, Saudia is the most punctual carrier operating JED to COK flights.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Cochin International Airport. These are the top stopovers between JED and COK:
Dubai Airport
King Khaled International Airport
Sharjah International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Cochin International Airport (COK)
C$174 is the lowest price for a one-way King Abdulaziz International Airport to Cochin International Airport flight. Return flights start at C$410. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from JED to COK by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Cochin International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from JED to COK by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Cochin International Airport.
Handy information about King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
81.7% of flights departing from King Abdulaziz International Airport arrive at their destination as planned. Given its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to be delayed when setting off from JED.
Central Jeddah to King Abdulaziz International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Need a handy hotel near JED? If you're boarding an early flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Cochin International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Cochin International Airport (COK)
If you're landing on a late King Abdulaziz International Airport to Cochin International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near COK:
Pick up a Cochin International Airport rental car and check out destinations off the typical tourist track. Avis and Europcar can set you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through Kochi and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Cochin International Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Cochin International Airport (COK) to central Kochi
From Cochin International Airport, Kochi is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour to reach the centre by car.
It typically takes 1 hour 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Cochin International Airport (COK)
August is the most popular month for flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Cochin International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Kochi in April.
Lock in your flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Cochin International Airport for March if you'd like to visit Kochi during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from JED to COK in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
Kochi is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of India just waiting to be discovered. Around 370 kilometres north-east of Kochi, a visit to Bengaluru will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Tirunelveli is another favourite destination in India and is around 209 kilometres south-east of Kochi. No trip is complete without dropping by Smart City, Green Space Phase I, Ramalingam Nagar Park, Udaiyarpatti Lake and Master Kings Family.