Bangkok to Kochi (DMK–COK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
FD170
FD Thai AirAsia
320
8:15 PM
+07 T1
10:30 PM
IST
3h 45m
81%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SL211
SL Thai Lion
738
2:20 AM
IST TT3
8:15 AM
+07
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FD171
FD Thai AirAsia
320
11:10 PM
IST T3 Red-eye
4:40 AM+1
+07
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
KUL Sepang 6h 53m AKOD AKMHOD Sepang (KUL) to Kochi flights
SIN Singapore 8h FDSL AINHNZ Singapore (SIN) to Kochi flights
DEL New Delhi 9h 50m XJ 6EACAF New Delhi (DEL) to Kochi flights
BLR Bengaluru 10h 45m FDSL 6E9IAF Bengaluru (BLR) to Kochi flights
BOM Mumbai 11h 45m SL 6EAFAI Mumbai (BOM) to Kochi flights
MAA Chennai 11h 48m FDSL 6E Chennai (MAA) to Kochi flights
DXB Dubai 12h 5m EKFZ 6EAIEK Dubai (DXB) to Kochi flights
CMB Colombo 14h 20m FD UL Colombo (CMB) to Kochi flights
AMD Ahmedabad 17h 10m SL 6E Ahmedabad (AMD) to Kochi flights
MLE Malé 17h 40m FD 6EQ2 Malé (MLE) to Kochi flights
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Bangkok to Kochi
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,656 mi 3h 45m nonstop -1.5h behind

DMK–COK is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Thai AirAsia and Thai Lion Air lead the route. The flight covers 1,656 miles in approximately 3h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DMK–COK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FD Thai AirAsia 7 320 3h45
SL Thai Lion Air 1
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – FD
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FD + SL (8 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, DMK to COK direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DMK to COK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
396
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1.5h
Kochi is 1.5 hours behind Bangkok.
DMK: +07 · COK: IST

When it's 6:00 PM in Bangkok, it's 4.5:00 PM in Kochi.
Distance & Flight Time
1,656 mi / 2,664 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 45m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Thai passport holders need a visa to enter India. The easiest option is the e-Visa, applied for online at indianvisaonline.gov.in. The e-Tourist visa costs $25 for 30 days or $40 for 1 year (multiple entry). Processing takes 3 to 5 business days. You receive the e-Visa by email and show the printout at immigration. E-Visa entry is available at 28 designated airports including Delhi (DEL), Mumbai (BOM), Bangalore (BLR), Chennai (MAA), and Kolkata (CCU). Passport must be valid for at least 6 months with two blank pages.

The 30-day e-Visa allows double entry. The 1-year e-Visa allows multiple entries with stays of up to 90 days per visit. A 5-year e-Visa ($80, multiple entry, 90 days per visit) is also available. For those who prefer, the traditional tourist visa can be obtained at the Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) in Bangkok on Sukhumvit Soi 23, costing THB 3,500 for 6 months multiple entry.

Direct flights from Bangkok to Delhi run about 4 hours 30 minutes on Air India, Thai Airways, IndiGo, and Thai AirAsia. Bangkok to Mumbai runs about 4 hours 15 minutes on Air India and Thai Airways. Bangkok to Kolkata is just 2 hours 30 minutes on IndiGo and Thai AirAsia. India uses the Indian rupee (INR), trading at roughly 2.4 INR per THB 1. ATMs are abundant. Card payments work at hotels, malls, and restaurants, but carry cash for street vendors and auto-rickshaws. No mandatory vaccinations for entry from Thailand. Delhi's metro costs INR 10 to INR 60 per ride. Mumbai's suburban trains cost INR 5 to INR 15. Ride-hailing apps (Ola, Uber) work across all major cities.

DMK–COK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bangkok to Kochi route.
Route details
Distance1,656 mi / 2,664 km
Flight time3h 45m
Time difference-1.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 8 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DMK
IATA / ICAODMK / VTBD
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Passengers/yr31.0M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: COK
IATA / ICAOCOK / VOCI
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr10.0M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DMK to COK flights.
Nonstop flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Cochin International Airport take about 3h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 1,656 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from DMK to COK: Thai AirAsia and Thai Lion Air.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Kuala Lumpur, Singapore Changi and Indira Gandhi.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to COK and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Kochi is 1.5 hours behind Bangkok.
Yes, return flights from COK to DMK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 DMK to COK

Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) and Cochin International Airport (COK) are connected by nonstop service from Thai AirAsia and Thai Lion Air. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DMK to COK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DMK to COK is about 3 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,656 miles (2,664 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kuala Lumpur, Singapore Changi and Indira Gandhi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.