Cheap flights from London to Kochi, Kerala
Kochi (Cochin) is the main gateway to Kerala, with its backwaters, beaches and tea hills. It is one of the busiest routes between the UK and South India, and most journeys connect through the Gulf, Delhi or Mumbai.
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Cheapest vs typical fare
Recent return fares from London to Kochi. The gap is what comparing can save you.
“Typical” is the middle price among recent fares we found for this route. Prices change constantly and are not guaranteed.
Airlines on this route
Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad, Air India, Oman Air and Gulf Air fly between London and Kochi. We compare them side by side with hundreds of travel sites, so you can see the cheapest option in one search.
Money-saving tip
Kerala has four international airports. If Kochi fares look high, compare Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) and Kozhikode (CCJ) too – the train or a taxi between them can still work out cheaper overall.
Cheapest days to fly from London to Kochi
Day-by-day one-way prices from London. Green days are cheapest. Tap a day to search that date.
Best time to visit Kochi
October to March is dry and warm, the best time for beaches, backwaters and hill stations. The monsoon (roughly June–September) brings heavy rain and often lower fares, and Onam in August or September is a busy festival period.
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London to Kochi flights: your questions
How long is the flight from London to Kochi?
Direct flights from London to Kochi are limited, so most journeys have one stop and take about 13–16 hours in total, depending on the connection.
Which airports serve London to Kochi flights?
In London, flights to Kochi leave from Heathrow and Gatwick. In Kochi, you arrive at Cochin International (COK).
Which airlines fly from London to Kochi?
Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad, Air India, Oman Air and Gulf Air all fly this route. We compare them alongside hundreds of travel sites, so you can see every option in one search.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Kochi?
It changes from year to year. The price calendar on this page shows the lowest recent one-way fare from London for each day, so you can spot the cheapest dates to go.
What is the time difference between London and Kochi?
Kochi is 4½–5½ hours ahead of the UK.
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