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

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1,737 mi airlines 79/wk
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Flight Schedule 24 flights Verified 6h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
3L174
3L Intersky
320
1:55 AM
+04 TA
7:20 AM
IST
3h 55m
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EY330
EY Etihad
321
2:30 AM
+04 TEF
7:55 AM
IST
3h 55m
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EY1687
EY Etihad
320
8:50 AM
+04 TA
2:15 PM
IST
3h 55m
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3L183
3L Intersky
320
8:53 AM
+04 TA
2:10 PM
IST
3h 47m
M T W T F S S
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EY332
EY Etihad
321
9:00 AM
+04 TA
2:30 PM
IST
4h
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6E1404
6E IndiGo
32N
2:00 PM
+04 TA
7:20 PM
IST
3h 50m
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EY334
EY Etihad
32Q
3:20 PM
+04 TPIER
8:50 PM
IST
4h
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EY1360
EY Etihad
320
3:25 PM
+04 TA
8:50 PM
IST
3h 55m
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3L125
3L Intersky
320
3:25 PM
+04 TA
8:50 PM
IST
3h 55m
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IX6050
IX Air India
7M8
3:25 PM
+04 TA
9:05 PM
IST
4h 10m
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IX418
IX Air India
7M8
5:55 PM
+04 TA
11:35 PM
IST
4h 10m
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EY336
EY Etihad
321
9:15 PM
+04 TA
2:40 AM+1
IST
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
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3L127
3L Intersky
320
10:55 PM
+04 TA
4:20 AM+1
IST
3h 55m
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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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AI9068
AI 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
4:10 AM
IST T3
6:45 AM
+04
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
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EY331
EY Etihad
321
10:10 AM
IST T3
12:55 PM
+04
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
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IX6049
IX Air India
738
11:25 AM
IST T3
2:25 PM
+04
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AI9067
AI Air India
738
1:55 PM
IST T3
4:55 PM
+04
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
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EY1689
EY Etihad
320
2:55 PM
IST T3
5:45 PM
+04
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
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EY333
EY Etihad
321
3:45 PM
IST T3
6:20 PM
+04
4h 5m
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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EY335
EY Etihad
321
9:55 PM
IST T3
12:30 AM+1
+04
4h 5m
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6E1403
6E IndiGo
32N
10:50 PM
IST T3
1:35 AM+1
+04
4h 15m
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Abu Dhabi to Kochi
5 carriers, 79 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 79 Flights/wk 1,737 mi 3h 47m nonstop +1.5h ahead 23 1-stop hubs

AUH–COK is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Etihad Airways, Intersky and Air India Express lead the route. The flight covers 1,737 miles in approximately 3h 47m. Beyond nonstop, 23 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
EY Etihad Airways 30 320, 321, 32Q 3h55-4h
3L Intersky 18 320 3h47-3h55
IX Air India Express 17 738, 7M8 4h10
6E IndiGo 7 32N 3h50
AI Air India 7 738 4h10 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 3L, EY
321 Airbus A321 – EY
32N Airbus A320neo – 6E
32Q Airbus A321neo – EY
738 Boeing 737-800 – AI, IX
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – IX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 3L + 6E + EY + IX (72 flights/wk, 91%)
Star Alliance: AI (7 flights/wk, 9%)
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
12
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
13
flights
Thu
11
flights
Fri
11
flights
Sat
11
flights
Sun
11
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
15
Nonstop flights
79
Outbound / wk
56
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AUH to COK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
921
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 5 6 3
Weekly flights 79 72 35
Flight time 3h 47m 3h 50m 3h 50m
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 3h 47m to 4h 10m.
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 time3h 47m to 4h 10m
Time difference+1.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights79 out / 56 return
1-stop connections23 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 3h 47m to 4h 10m. The route covers 1,737 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: Intersky, IndiGo, Air India, Etihad Airways and Air India Express.
There are approximately 79 nonstop flights per week from AUH to COK. The return direction has about 56 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PNQ, CMB, DMM, CCU, SLL, MLE, AMD, BOM, DOH, MAA, BLR, BAH, DEL, MCT, DXB, KWI, JED, CCJ, RUH, HKT, SIN, HYD and KUL. 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, Air India, Etihad Airways and Air India Express. With 79 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

AUH to COK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AUH to COK ranges from 3 hours 47 minutes to 4 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,737 miles (2,796 km). There are approximately 79 weekly flights outbound and 56 return, totaling 135 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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