Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ): what you need to know
The timezone in Kochi is UTC+9, which is nine hours ahead of London.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to board your LHR to KCZ flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Choose a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Kochi Ryoma Airport. Haneda Airport is a popular stopover on the LHR to KCZ route.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ)
$994 is currently the best price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Kochi Ryoma Airport flight. A return flight starts at $1,642. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from LHR to KCZ, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kochi Ryoma Airport.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights departing from London Heathrow Airport reach their destination on schedule.
London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Need a handy hotel near LHR? If you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kochi Ryoma Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Heathrow Airport to Kochi Ryoma Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near KCZ instead:
Grab a Kochi Ryoma Airport rental car and explore Kochi and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Times and Nissan Rent a Car are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Kochi Ryoma Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ) to central Kochi
From Kochi Ryoma Airport, Kochi is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kochi Ryoma Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Kochi. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Kochi is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kochi Ryoma Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from LHR to KCZ in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of Japan
You've done Kochi, now it's time to explore other parts of Japan. Travel around 225 kilometres north-east to Osaka to tick off its top sights. From Osaka Castle to Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Nagoya is another sought-after destination in Japan and is around 354 kilometres north-east of Kochi. No journey is complete without experiencing Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine and Osu Kannon Temple.