Abu Dhabi to Kochi (AUH–COK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Flight Schedule 26 flights Verified 1d ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AI9068+2
AI Air India
737
1:10 AM
+04 TA
7:00 AM
IST
4h 20m
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3L174
3L Intersky
320
2:10 AM
+04 TA
7:50 AM
IST
4h 10m
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6E1404
6E IndiGo
32N
2:30 AM
+04 TA
8:10 AM
IST
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
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EY330
EY Etihad
32Q
2:35 AM
+04 TA
8:10 AM
IST
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
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EY332
EY Etihad
321
8:40 AM
+04 TPIER
2:15 PM
IST
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
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EY1687cs
EY Etihad
320
8:55 AM
+04 TA
2:35 PM
IST
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
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3L183+1
3L Intersky
320
8:55 AM
+04 TA
2:35 PM
IST
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AI9080+1
AI Air India
738
10:45 AM
+04 TA
4:35 PM
IST
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
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EY334
EY Etihad
32Q
2:25 PM
+04 TA
8:00 PM
IST
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
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EY1360cs
EY Etihad
320
3:30 PM
+04 TA
9:10 PM
IST
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
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3L125+1
3L Intersky
320
3:30 PM
+04 TA
9:10 PM
IST
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
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EY1018
EY Etihad
7M8
9:00 PM
+04 TA
3:00 AM+1
IST
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
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EY336
EY Etihad
32Q
9:20 PM
+04 TA
3:00 AM+1
IST
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
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3L127
3L Intersky
320
10:40 PM
+04 TA
4:20 AM+1
IST
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
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IX420
IX Air India
738
11:55 PM
+04 TA
5:35 AM+1
IST
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
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EY1019
EY Etihad
7M8
4:00 AM
IST T3
6:55 AM
+04
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
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EY337
EY Etihad
321
4:15 AM
IST T3
6:50 AM
+04
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AI9079+1
AI Air India
738
7:05 AM
IST T3
9:45 AM
+04
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
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EY331
EY Etihad
32Q
10:30 AM
IST T3
12:55 PM
+04
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
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EY1689+1
EY Etihad
320
3:15 PM
IST T3
5:45 PM
+04
4h
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EY333
EY Etihad
32Q
4:25 PM
IST T3
6:45 PM
+04
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
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IX419
IX Air India
738
7:55 PM
IST T3
10:55 PM
+04
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AI9067+2
AI Air India
737
9:30 PM
IST T3
12:10 AM+1
+04
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
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EY1361+1
EY Etihad
320
9:50 PM
IST T3
12:20 AM+1
+04
4h
M T W T F S S
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EY335
EY Etihad
32Q
10:10 PM
IST T3
12:35 AM+1
+04
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
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6E1403
6E IndiGo
32N
11:00 PM
IST T3
1:30 AM+1
+04
4h
M T W T F S S
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Abu Dhabi to Kochi
3 carriers, 80 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 80 Flights/wk 1,737 mi 4h 5m nonstop +1.5h ahead 24 1-stop hubs

AUH–COK is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Intersky, IndiGo and Air India Express lead the route. The flight covers 1,737 miles in approximately 4h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 24 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AUH–COK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
3L Intersky Also: EY 18 320 4h10 EY
6E IndiGo 7 32N 4h10
IX Air India Express Also: AI 7 738 4h10 AI
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 3L, EY
321 Airbus A321 – EY
32N Airbus A320neo – 6E
32Q Airbus A321neo – EY
737 Boeing 737-700 – AI
738 Boeing 737-800 – AI, IX
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – EY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 3L + 6E + IX (32 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AUH to COK direction.
Mon
13
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
13
flights
Thu
12
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
12
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
15
Nonstop flights
80
Outbound / wk
62
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AUH to COK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
968
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Kochi from Abu Dhabi

Nearby airports with service to Cochin International Airport.
Metric AUH→COK DXB→COK SHJ→COK
Distance from AUH 72 mi 82 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 6 3
Weekly flights 80 64 28
Flight time 4h 5m 4h 4h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of AUH with service to Cochin International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1.5h
Kochi is 1.5 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.
AUH: +04 · COK: IST

When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 7.5:00 PM in Kochi.
Distance & Flight Time
1,737 mi / 2,796 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 5m to 4h 30m.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders need a visa to enter India. An eVisa is available online for tourism (up to 30, 90, or 365 days), business, and medical purposes. Apply through the Indian government's eVisa portal at least 4 days before travel. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months with 2 blank pages.

eVisa holders must enter through designated airports. Declare cash over USD 5,000 or total currency over USD 10,000.

Getting to AUH
Bus E101 runs from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to the airport in 45 minutes (AED 4), but runs infrequently and not 24 hours.Taxis from downtown Abu Dhabi cost AED 50–80 (25–40 min). Careem and Uber operate widely at AED 45–70. From Dubai, shared taxis and private cars take 90–120 minutes via the E11 highway (AED 200–350 shared, AED 300–500 private). Dubai Metro does not connect to AUH.

AUH–COK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Abu Dhabi to Kochi route.
Route details
Distance1,737 mi / 2,796 km
Flight time4h 5m to 4h 30m
Time difference+1.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights80 out / 62 return
1-stop connections24 hubs
Origin: AUH
IATA / ICAOAUH / OMAA
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr29.4M
Elevation88 ft / 27 m
Destination: COK
IATA / ICAOCOK / VOCI
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr10.0M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUH to COK flights.
Nonstop flights from Zayed International Airport to Cochin International Airport take approximately 4h 5m to 4h 30m. The route covers 1,737 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Intersky, IndiGo and Air India Express. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 80 nonstop flights per week from AUH to COK. The return direction has about 62 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CCJ, PNQ, DMM, CCU, SLL, AMD, HKT, HYD, DXB, MCT, DOH, BOM, BLR, MAA, BAH, RUH, DEL, KWI, CMB, SIN, JED, KUL, MLE and CNN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kochi is 1.5 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.
Yes, return flights from COK to AUH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DXB, SHJ and RKT. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AUH to COK

Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Cochin International Airport (COK) are connected by nonstop service from Intersky, IndiGo and Air India Express. With 80 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

AUH to COK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AUH to COK ranges from 4 hours 5 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,737 miles (2,796 km). There are approximately 80 weekly flights outbound and 62 return, totaling 142 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

24 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via CCJ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB), Sharjah (SHJ) and Ras Al Khaimah (RKT).