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

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G9426
G9 Air Arabia
320
1:25 PM
+04
6:45 PM
IST
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
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IX6711
IX Air India
738
5:05 PM
+04
10:45 PM
IST
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
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IX412
IX Air India
738
6:35 PM
+04
12:15 AM+1
IST
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AI9182
AI Air India
738
6:35 PM
+04
12:15 AM+1
IST
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
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G9422
G9 Air Arabia
320
10:00 PM
+04
3:20 AM+1
IST
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
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G9423
G9 Air Arabia
320
4:00 AM
IST T3
6:40 AM
+04
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AI9181
AI Air India
738
1:35 PM
IST T3
4:35 PM
+04
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
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IX6710
IX Air India
738
1:59 PM
IST T3
5:00 PM
+04
4h 31m
M T W T F S S
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IX411
IX Air India
738
2:35 PM
IST T3
5:35 PM
+04
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
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G9427
G9 Air Arabia
320
7:28 PM
IST T3
10:11 PM
+04
4h 13m
M T W T F S S
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Sharjah to Kochi
3 carriers, 35 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 1,724 mi 3h 50m nonstop +1.5h ahead 15 1-stop hubs

SHJ–COK is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air Arabia, Air India Express and Air India lead the route. The flight covers 1,724 miles in approximately 3h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 15 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 3h50
IX Air India Express 14 738 4h10
AI Air India 7 738 4h10 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – G9
738 Boeing 737-800 – AI, IX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G9 + IX (28 flights/wk, 80%)
Star Alliance: AI (7 flights/wk, 20%)
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
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SHJ to COK.
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One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
578
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 3 6 1
Weekly flights 35 72 7
Flight time 3h 50m 3h 50m 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 3h 50m 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 time3h 50m to 4h 10m
Time difference+1.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights35 out / 35 return
1-stop connections15 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 3h 50m to 4h 10m. The route covers 1,724 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air India, Air Arabia and Air India Express.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from SHJ to COK. The return direction has about 35 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CMB, CCJ, AMD, DMM, BLR, HYD, BOM, DOH, JED, BAH, MCT, DEL, RUH, KUL and SIN. 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 India, Air Arabia and Air India Express. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SHJ to COK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SHJ to COK ranges from 3 hours 50 minutes to 4 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,724 miles (2,774 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 70 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via CMB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB), Ras Al Khaimah (RKT) and Abu Dhabi (AUH).