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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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G9426
G9 Air Arabia
320
1:10 PM
+04
6:45 PM
IST
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IX412+1
IX Air India
738
6:35 PM
+04
12:15 AM+1
IST
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI9182cs
AI Air India
738
6:35 PM
+04
12:15 AM+1
IST
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G9422
G9 Air Arabia
320
9:47 PM
+04
3:25 AM+1
IST
4h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G9423
G9 Air Arabia
320
4:05 AM
IST T3
6:25 AM
+04
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI9181cs
AI Air India
738
1:35 PM
IST T3
4:35 PM
+04
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IX411+1
IX Air India
738
2:35 PM
IST T3
5:35 PM
+04
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G9427
G9 Air Arabia
320
7:25 PM
IST T3
9:45 PM
+04
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Sharjah to Kochi
2 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 1,724 mi 4h 5m nonstop +1.5h ahead 18 1-stop hubs

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 5m. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 4h05-4h08
IX Air India Express Also: AI 7 738 4h10 AI
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – G9
738 Boeing 737-800 – AI, IX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G9 + IX (21 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, 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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SHJ to COK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
633
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 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 1
Weekly flights 28 64 7
Flight time 4h 5m 4h 3h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of SHJ with service to Cochin International Airport.

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 5m 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.

SHJ–COK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sharjah to Kochi route.
Route details
Distance1,724 mi / 2,774 km
Flight time4h 5m to 4h 10m
Time difference+1.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights28 out / 28 return
1-stop connections18 hubs
Origin: SHJ
IATA / ICAOSHJ / OMSJ
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr17.1M
Elevation111 ft / 34 m
Destination: COK
IATA / ICAOCOK / VOCI
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr10.0M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SHJ to COK flights.
Nonstop flights from Sharjah International Airport to Cochin International Airport take approximately 4h 5m to 4h 10m. The route covers 1,724 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Arabia and Air India Express. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from SHJ to COK. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CCJ, DMM, BLR, BAH, HYD, BOM, CMB, DEL, AMD, MCT, JED, DOH, MAA, SIN, RUH, KUL, SLL and CNN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 AUH. 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 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 ranges from 4 hours 5 minutes to 4 hours 10 minutes. 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

18 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), Ras Al Khaimah (RKT) and Abu Dhabi (AUH).