Flying from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to Cochin International Airport (COK): what you need to know
The timezone in Kochi is UTC+5:30, which is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Madinah.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to board your MED to COK flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Cochin International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between MED and COK:
King Khaled International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Kuwait International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to Cochin International Airport (COK)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Cochin International Airport flight is RM541. A round-trip plane ticket is currently RM1,366. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MED to COK if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Cochin International Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from MED to COK by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Cochin International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, 77.98% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport from central Madinah, it takes around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to MED? If you're catching an early flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Cochin International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Cochin International Airport (COK)
Consider booking a hotel near COK if you have a late Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Cochin International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Cochin International Airport rental car and discover places that aren't on the usual tourist route. Avis and Europcar can hook you up with a set of wheels for your travels through Kochi and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Cochin International Airport around three weeks before you travel.
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 drive to the centre.
It typically takes 1 hour 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Cochin International Airport (COK)
August is the most popular month for flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Cochin International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Kochi in April.
The warmest month in Kochi is March, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Cochin International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from MED to COK in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
Kochi is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of India waiting to be discovered. About 370 kilometres north-east of Kochi, a visit to Bengaluru will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Tirunelveli is another must-experience destination in India and is around 209 kilometres south-east of Kochi. No journey is complete without visiting Smart City, Green Space Phase I, Ramalingam Nagar Park, Udaiyarpatti Lake and Master Kings Family.