Travelling from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Cochin International Airport (COK): what you need to know
Kochi's timezone is UTC+5:30, making Kochi four hours 30 minutes ahead of Bologna.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BLQ to COK flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Travelling during a peak time like June? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Cochin International Airport. Many passengers pass through Dubai Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Cochin International Airport (COK)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Cochin International Airport flight is 217 €. A return ticket right now is 545 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from BLQ to COK, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Cochin International Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from BLQ to COK.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Cochin International Airport.
Handy information about Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Of the departures from Guglielmo Marconi Airport, 74.23% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Guglielmo Marconi Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Bologna. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 30 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to BLQ? If you're catching an early flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Cochin International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Cochin International Airport (COK)
Book a hotel close to COK if you're catching a late Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Cochin International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Cochin International Airport rental car and take your itinerary to places outside the usual attractions. Avis and Europcar can set you up with a set of wheels for your travels through Kochi and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Cochin International Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Cochin International Airport (COK) to central Kochi
Cochin International Airport to central Kochi has a drive time of around 1 hour. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 50 minutes.
When to fly to Cochin International Airport (COK)
August is the busiest month for flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Cochin International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Kochi in April.
Book your flight from Guglielmo Marconi 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).
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BLQ to COK sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Kochi. Around 370 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Around 209 kilometres south-east of Kochi, Tirunelveli is another essential stop in India. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Smart City, Green Space Phase I, Ramalingam Nagar Park, Udaiyarpatti Lake and Master Kings Family.