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Flights from Kochi to Kathmandu

There are no direct flights from Kochi to Kathmandu. The easiest way is one stop via Bengaluru or Mumbai, about 5h 13m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 5h 13m
COKKTMBLR

Kochi to Kathmandu at a glance

Fastest journey5h 13mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bengaluru or Mumbai

Best ways to fly from Kochi to Kathmandu

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
COK Bengaluru (BLR) KTM
Leg 1: Air India Express, Akasa Air, Alliance Air · Leg 2: Air India Express, Nepal Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 13m
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COK Mumbai (BOM) KTM
Leg 1: Air India, Akasa Air, IndiGo · Leg 2: IndiGo, Nepal Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 49m
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COK New Delhi (DEL) KTM
Leg 1: Air India, Air India Express · Leg 2: Air India, Bhutan Airlines, IndiGo
One airline, one ticket ~6h 05m
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COK Colombo (CMB) KTM
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 05m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
2,193 km1,362 miles
Journey time
5h 13mestimate
Time difference
+0.25hKathmandu vs Kochi
Currency in Kathmandu
USD
Airports
COK → KTM

Flights from Kochi to Kathmandu: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kochi to Kathmandu?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bengaluru, Mumbai and New Delhi. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Kochi to Kathmandu?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 13m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,193 km.
Where do you change planes between Kochi and Kathmandu?
The best connecting points are Bengaluru (BLR), Mumbai (BOM), New Delhi (DEL) and Colombo (CMB). Air India Express flies both legs via Bengaluru, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kochi and Kathmandu?
Kochi: Cochin International Airport (COK). Kathmandu: Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).
What is the time difference between Kochi and Kathmandu?
Kathmandu is 0.25 hours ahead of Kochi.

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