Sharjah to Kochi (SHJ–COK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,724 mi airlines charter/private 28/wk
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Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 53m ago
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G9426
G9 Air Arabia
320
1:10 PM
+04
6:45 PM
IST
4h 5m
47%
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AI9182cs
AI Air India
7M8
3:00 PM
+04
8:45 PM
IST
4h 15m
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IX412+1
IX Air India
7M8
3:00 PM
+04
8:45 PM
IST
4h 15m
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G9422
G9 Air Arabia
320
9:50 PM
+04 Red-eye
3:25 AM+1
IST
4h 5m
47%
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G9423
G9 Air Arabia
320
4:05 AM
IST T3
6:25 AM
+04
3h 50m
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AI9181cs
AI Air India
7M8
11:20 AM
IST T3
2:00 PM
+04
4h 10m
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IX411+1
IX Air India
7M8
11:20 AM
IST T3
2:00 PM
+04
4h 10m
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G9427
G9 Air Arabia
320
7:25 PM
IST T3
9:45 PM
+04
3h 50m
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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
BOM Mumbai 6h 8m AIG9IX → 6EAFAI Mumbai (BOM) to Kochi flights
DOH Doha 6h 37m G9QR → 6EAIIX Doha (DOH) to Kochi flights
BLR Bengaluru 6h 45m G9 → 6E9IAF Bengaluru (BLR) to Kochi flights
BAH Manama 7h 33m G9 → 6EAIGF Manama (BAH) to Kochi flights
MLE Malé 8h 5m G9 → 6EQ2 Malé (MLE) to Kochi flights
DEL New Delhi 8h 18m AIG9IX → 6EACAF New Delhi (DEL) to Kochi flights
KWI Kuwait City 8h 53m G9 → J9KU Kuwait City (KWI) to Kochi flights
CMB Colombo 9h 20m G9 → UL Colombo (CMB) to Kochi flights
SLL Salalah 9h 50m G9 → IX Salalah (SLL) to Kochi flights
DMM Ad Dammam 10h G9 → AIIX Ad Dammam (DMM) to Kochi flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Sharjah to Kochi
2 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,724 mi 4h 10m nonstop +1.5h ahead

SHJ–COK is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Arabia and Air India Express lead the route. The flight covers 1,724 miles in approximately 4h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps SHJ Routes COK Routes SHJ Live Flights COK Live Flights
All flights from Kochi (COK) Kochi to Sharjah flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SHJ–COK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G9 Air Arabia 14 320 4h05 – – –
IX Air India Express Also: AI 7 7M8 4h15 – – AI
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – G9
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AI, IX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G9 + IX (21 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SHJ to COK direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SHJ to COK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
BOM ~6h 8m DOH ~6h 37m BLR ~6h 45m BAH ~7h 33m MLE ~8h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
818
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Kochi from Sharjah

Nearby airports with service to Cochin International Airport.
Metric SHJ→COK DXB→COK RKT→COK
Distance from SHJ – 11 mi 33 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 6 2
Weekly flights 28 61 7
Flight time 4h 10m 4h 3h 55m
Dubai (DXB) to Kochi flights · Ras Al Khaimah (RKT) to Kochi flights · Fujairah (FJR) to Kochi flights
Airports within 200 miles of SHJ with service to Cochin International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Sharjah, it's 7.5:00 PM in Kochi.
Distance & Flight Time
1,724 mi / 2,774 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 10m gate to gate.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

SHJ–COK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sharjah to Kochi route.
Route details
Distance1,724 mi / 2,774 km
Flight time4h 10m
Time difference+1.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights28 out / 28 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SHJ
Full nameSharjah International Airport
IATA / ICAOSHJ / OMSJ
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr17.1M
Elevation111 ft / 34 m
Destination: COK
Full nameCochin International Airport
IATA / ICAOCOK / VOCI
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr10.0M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SHJ to COK flights.
Nonstop flights from Sharjah International Airport to Cochin International Airport take about 4h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 1,724 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from SHJ to COK: Air Arabia and Air India Express.
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 Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Hamad and Kempegowda.
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 ahead of Sharjah.
Yes, return flights from COK to SHJ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DXB, RKT and FJR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SHJ to COK

Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) and Cochin International Airport (COK) are connected by nonstop service from Air Arabia and Air India Express. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SHJ to COK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SHJ to COK is about 4 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,724 miles (2,774 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Hamad and Kempegowda. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB), Ras Al Khaimah (RKT) and Fujairah (FJR).