Travelling from Gaggal Airport (DHM) to Cochin International Airport (COK): what you need to know
Dharamsala and Kochi share the UTC+5:30 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your DHM to COK flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Choose a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Gaggal Airport to Cochin International Airport. Indira Gandhi International Airport is a top stopover on the DHM to COK route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Gaggal Airport (DHM) to Cochin International Airport (COK)
$302 is the best price for a one-way Gaggal Airport to Cochin International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $679. These prices may change depending on demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from DHM to COK if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when looking for a flight from Gaggal Airport to Cochin International Airport.
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Handy information about Gaggal Airport (DHM)
86.02% of flights departing from Gaggal Airport reach their destination on schedule. With its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from DHM.
To get to Gaggal Airport from central Dharamsala, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Have an early flight from Gaggal Airport to Cochin International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to DHM:
Arriving at Cochin International Airport (COK)
If you have a late Gaggal Airport to Cochin International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near COK:
Book a Cochin International Airport rental car and check out destinations off the typical tourist track. Avis and Europcar can hook you up with a set of wheels for your travels through Kochi and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Cochin International Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Cochin International Airport (COK) to central Kochi
Cochin International Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from central Kochi. The drive time takes around 1 hour.
It'll take around 1 hour 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Cochin International Airport (COK)
August is the most popular month for flights from Gaggal Airport to Cochin International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Kochi in April.
Book your flight from Gaggal 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 sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DHM to COK around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Kochi has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of India you should also see. Around 370 kilometres north-east of Kochi, a visit to Bengaluru will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Around 209 kilometres south-east of Kochi, Tirunelveli is another favourite 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.
