Direct (nonstop) flights from Chennai to Kochi

2 airlines fly nonstop from Chennai International (MAA) to Cochin (COK). It's 321 miles (516 km), about 1h 15m in the air. Operated by IndiGo, SpiceJet.

MAA
Chennai International
🇮🇳 Chennai, India
COK
Cochin
🇮🇳 Kochi, India
Flight Time
1h 15m
Distance
321 mi
516 km
CO₂/pax
59 kg
−58 kg vs. layover
Airlines
2
IndiGo +1
Time Diff
Same timezone
Operated by IndiGo IndiGo SpiceJet SpiceJet

Route data last updated: May 25, 2026

Airlines with non-stop flights

IndiGo 6E IndiGo
Route
MAA → COK
Flight Time
1h 15m
Distance
321 mi
SpiceJet SG SpiceJet
Route
MAA → COK
Flight Time
1h 15m
Distance
321 mi

Alternative Routes

Other ways to fly from Chennai to Kochi with one stop · direct emits 59 kg CO₂ per passenger

MAA TRV (Thiruvananthapuram) COK
Leg 1: 1h 15m (380 mi) Leg 2: 50m (121 mi) Total: ~2h 5m 🍃 117 kg CO₂ (+98% vs. direct)
Leg 1
MAA → TRV
1h 15m · 380 mi
View MAA to TRV flights →
Leg 2
TRV → COK
50m · 121 mi
View TRV to COK flights →
MAA BLR (Bengaluru) COK
Leg 1: 1h 5m (166 mi) Leg 2: 1h 5m (227 mi) Total: ~2h 10m 🍃 98 kg CO₂ (+66% vs. direct)
Leg 1
MAA → BLR
1h 5m · 166 mi
View MAA to BLR flights →
Leg 2
BLR → COK
1h 5m · 227 mi
View BLR to COK flights →
MAA SXV (Salem) COK
Leg 1: 1h 10m (163 mi) Leg 2: 1h 10m (159 mi) Total: ~2h 20m 🍃 84 kg CO₂ (+42% vs. direct)
Leg 1
MAA → SXV
1h 10m · 163 mi
View MAA to SXV flights →
Leg 2
SXV → COK
1h 10m · 159 mi
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MAA CCJ (Kozhikode) COK
Leg 1: 1h 40m (312 mi) Leg 2: 45m (73 mi) Total: ~2h 25m 🍃 97 kg CO₂ (+64% vs. direct)
Leg 1
MAA → CCJ
1h 40m · 312 mi
View MAA to CCJ flights →
Leg 2
CCJ → COK
45m · 73 mi
View CCJ to COK flights →
MAA CMB (Colombo) COK
Leg 1: 1h 25m (400 mi) Leg 2: 1h 10m (314 mi) Total: ~2h 35m 🍃 157 kg CO₂ (+166% vs. direct)
Leg 1
MAA → CMB
1h 25m · 400 mi
View MAA to CMB flights →
Leg 2
CMB → COK
1h 10m · 314 mi
View CMB to COK flights →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the direct flight from Chennai to Kochi?

A nonstop flight from Chennai (MAA) to Kochi (COK) takes approximately 1 hours and 15 minutes. The distance is 321 miles (516 km).

Which airlines fly nonstop from Chennai to Kochi?

2 airlines: IndiGo, SpiceJet.

Is there a nonstop flight from Chennai to Kochi?

Yes. 2 airlines: IndiGo, SpiceJet.

How far is Chennai from Kochi?

The flight distance from Chennai to Kochi is 321 miles (516 km), measured as the great-circle (shortest air) distance. That's roughly the same distance as Mumbai to Goa.

What type of aircraft flies from Chennai to Kochi?

At 1h 15m, this route typically uses narrow-body aircraft — Boeing 737 or Airbus A320. Varies by airline.

What is the carbon footprint of a flight from Chennai to Kochi?

Roughly 59 kg CO2 per passenger one-way. That's about the same as driving 295 km.

Is the return flight from Kochi to Chennai also nonstop?

Yes — nonstop flights run both ways. Flight time may differ slightly due to wind patterns.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chennai to Kochi?

Midweek flights (Tue/Wed) outside holiday peaks are usually cheapest. 3-6 weeks ahead is a good window for this route. Use "Check Prices" above to compare.

How early should I arrive at Chennai International for this flight?

1.5-2 hours for domestic. Add more time during holidays or busy travel weekends.