Travelling from Kochi Airport (COK) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN): what you need to know
Guangzhou's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Guangzhou two hours 30 minutes ahead of Kochi.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your COK to CAN flight.
Flying during a peak month such as November? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kochi Airport to Guangzhou Airport. Here are the top stopovers between COK and CAN:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Don Mueang Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kochi Airport (COK) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
Right now, $320 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Kochi Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $579. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from COK to CAN if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from Kochi Airport to Guangzhou Airport.
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Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Kochi Airport to Guangzhou Airport.
Handy information about Kochi Airport (COK)
75% of flights that take off from Kochi Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To reach Kochi Airport from central Kochi, it takes about 45 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 15 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Kochi Airport to Guangzhou Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to COK:
Arriving at Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
If you're landing on a late Kochi Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near CAN:
Pick up a Guangzhou Airport rental car and explore corners of Guangzhou that aren't the typical tourist stops. Find your ideal set of wheels with Hertz.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Guangzhou Airport around two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to central Guangzhou
CAN is located at Airport W Ave.
Guangzhou Airport to central Guangzhou has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
The quietest month for a flight from Kochi Airport to Guangzhou Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Guangzhou based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Kochi Airport to Guangzhou Airport for July if you'd like to go to Guangzhou during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Search for cheap tickets from COK to CAN sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Guangzhou is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of China you should also see. About 105 kilometres south-east of Guangzhou, a trip to Shenzhen will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.
If there's time to check out another great destination in China, head for Dongguan, about 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou. Dongguan Botanical Garden, Dongguan People's Park and Foling Lake Country Park are key reasons to visit.