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Flights from Dubai to Kochi

Kerala's link with the Gulf is a family matter: a great many people from the state live and work in Dubai, and this route is how they get home. Kochi sits on the Malabar coast of south-west India, a port city of islands and backwaters with the historic quarter of Fort Kochi on the seaward side and the commercial centre of Ernakulam on the mainland. Alongside the returning residents, the route carries holidaymakers bound for the backwaters, the hills and the beaches of Kerala, and business travellers in the seafood, shipping and plantation trades.

Dubai (DXB)Kochi (COK)

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  • Airports in Kochi1airportCOK
  • Straight-line distance2,780 kmDXB to COK
  • RouteInternationalUnited Arab Emirates to India
  • Hotels392
    • 5-star12
    • 4-star77
    • 3-star303
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About this route

Flights in the search leave from DXB unless you switch the form to DWC. For anyone living in the older districts along the Creek, or anywhere on the metro line, DXB is the obvious airport; DWC suits those working in the industrial areas around Jebel Ali and the south of the city. Cochin International Airport, COK, is the only arrival and lies inland to the north-east of the city at Nedumbassery, some way from both Ernakulam and Fort Kochi. The drive in passes small towns and coconut groves before reaching the bridges and islands of the city. Where you stay depends on the purpose of the trip: Fort Kochi for the Dutch and Portuguese-era streets and the Chinese fishing nets, Ernakulam for business and the shopping streets, or out of the city altogether for the backwaters around Alappuzha or the tea country at Munnar. Kerala's monsoon brings heavy rain in the middle of the year, and the humidity is high in every season. Book the hotel and a transfer from COK with the flight on AI Concierge, and check the entry rules for your passport before you travel.

Where to stay in Kochi

4 of the 392 hotels in the catalogue for Kochi.

Airports in Dubai and Kochi

Departing Dubai

  • DXBDubai AirportMain airport

    Major International Hub

  • DWCDubai World Central Al Maktoum Airport

Arriving Kochi

  • COKCochin International AirportMain airport

    International Airport · International gateway

Dubai to Kochi flights: questions

Which airport do flights to Kochi leave from in Dubai?

Dubai has 2 airports: Dubai Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central Al Maktoum Airport (DWC). The search starts from DXB; pick another in the search form.

What is the time difference between Dubai and Kochi?

Kochi is currently 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of Dubai. Daylight saving can shift it.

Do I need a passport to fly from Dubai to Kochi?

Yes: United Arab Emirates to India is an international flight, so carry a valid passport and check India's entry rules.

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