Flying from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS): what you need to know
Kochi and Varanasi follow the same timezone, UTC+5:30.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your COK to VNS flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cochin International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between COK and VNS include:
Chennai Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cochin International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport flight is AED 270. A return plane ticket is currently AED 584. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from COK to VNS, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Cochin International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Landing cheap flights from COK to VNS is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new deal comes up.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Cochin International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Cochin International Airport (COK)
78.29% of flights taking off from Cochin International Airport land at their destination on time.
To reach Cochin International Airport from central Kochi, it'll take around 1 hour if you're traveling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 40 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour 50 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Cochin International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to COK:
Arriving at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
Consider staying in a hotel close to VNS if you're on a late Cochin International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) to central Varanasi
From Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi is approximately 24 kilometers away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the center.
When to fly to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Cochin International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Varanasi. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Cochin International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport for May if you want to go to Varanasi during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 43ºC (109ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from COK to VNS sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Varanasi is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of India waiting to be explored. About 290 kilometers north-west of Varanasi, a trip to Kanpur will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Allen Forest Zoo, J K Temple and Kanpur Memorial Church.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in India, head for Lucknow, roughly 257 kilometers north-west of Varanasi. Bara Imambara main gate, Chota Imambara and Rumi Darwaza are among its highlights.