Travelling from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN): what you need to know
Queenstown is seven hours 30 minutes ahead of Kochi and observes the UTC+13 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your COK to ZQN flight.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
$694 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Cochin International Airport to Queenstown Airport flight. A return flight starts at $1,461. These prices may change based on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from COK to ZQN, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Cochin International Airport to Queenstown Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Handy information about Cochin International Airport (COK)
78.29% of flights that depart Cochin International Airport reach their destination on time.
To get to Cochin International Airport from central Kochi, it takes around 1 hour if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near COK? If you're boarding an early flight from Cochin International Airport to Queenstown Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
If you're getting in on a late Cochin International Airport to Queenstown Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near ZQN:
Follow your own route with a Queenstown Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Yes rentals, Hao Rentals or mode rentals and venture far and wide through Queenstown and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Queenstown Airport about two weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to central Queenstown
The address for ZQN is P.O. Box 64.
Queenstown Airport to the centre of Queenstown has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
January is the most popular month for flights from Cochin International Airport to Queenstown Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Queenstown in April.
The warmest month in Queenstown is February, with the temperature ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Lock in your flights from Cochin International Airport to Queenstown Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
July has average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap tickets from COK to ZQN sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of New Zealand
Queenstown has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of New Zealand just waiting to be discovered. Around 354 kilometres east of Queenstown, a trip to Christchurch will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Little River Rail Station, The Monument Track (North) and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden.
If you want to check out another side of New Zealand, head for Dunedin, about 177 kilometres south-east of Queenstown. Larnach Castle, Otago Peninsula Museum and Historical Society and Cadbury World are among its highlights.