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Cochin International Airport

Kochi, India

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Cochin International Airport

Kochi, India
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Routes out
22
Destinations
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30 ft
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India's first fully solar-powered international airport.

Opened
1999
Location
Kochi, India
Cochin International Airport (COK/VOCI) is the busiest airport in Kerala and one of the largest in southern India, serving the city of Kochi and the broader Kerala region. It handles tens of millions of passengers annually, connecting India with major destinations in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Europe, and beyond. The airport is operated by Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL), a unique public-private partnership model that has been widely praised and replicated elsewhere in India. In 2015, it became the world's first airport to operate entirely on solar power, earning international recognition including the Champions of the Earth award from the United Nations.
Terminals
The airport has two international terminals (Terminal 2 and Terminal 3) and one domestic terminal (Terminal 1), collectively handling both domestic and international traffic.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to Kochi city via the Kochi Metro rail link, as well as taxis, app-based cabs, and KSRTC bus services.
Airlines here
Major carriers operating at COK include Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet, Emirates, Air Arabia, Qatar Airways, and Etihad Airways, among others.
Notable facts
  • ›World's first fully solar-powered airport, operational since 2015.
  • ›Received the UN Champions of the Earth award in 2015.
  • ›Operated by Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL), a pioneering PPP model.
  • ›One of the busiest airports in India by international passenger traffic.
  • ›Located approximately 28 km northeast of Kochi city center near Nedumbassery.
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Getting there · 30 km to city
TaxiTaxis are available at the airport exit with easy access to the city.INR 500-1000
BusPublic buses connect the airport to major areas in Kochi.INR 100-200
TrainNearest railway station is 30 km away; taxis are needed.
Airport ShuttleShuttle service available for pre-booked hotels in the city.
Hotels near COK
Le Meridien Kochi · 25 kmGrand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty · 30 kmKeys Select Hotel Kochi · 28 kmHoliday Inn Cochin · 30 kmDream Hotel · 20 km
Traveler tips
  • • Arrive at least 3 hours prior to international flights.
  • • Book express security check services if available.
  • • Stay hydrated, especially if traveling long distances.

Last verified 2026-09-02 · IndianAirports.com, powered by TravelerPulse.

Route map (22 destinations)

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Routes

COK → BLR6E · 320
COK → BOM6E · 320
COK → DEL6E · 320
COK → DXB6E · 320
COK → HYD6E · 320
COK → MAA6E · 320
COK → TRV6E · 320
COK → AUH9W · 73H
COK → BLR9W · AT7
COK → BOM9W · 73H
COK → DMM9W · 73H
COK → DOH9W · 73H
COK → MAA9W · AT7 73H
COK → MCT9W · 73H
COK → SHJ9W · 73H
COK → AGXAI · ATR
COK → BLRAI · ATR
COK → BOMAI · 319
COK → CCJAI · 744
COK → DELAI · 321 320
COK → MAAAI · 319
COK → SHJAI · 320
COK → TRVAI · 321
COK → KULAK · 320
COK → AUHAZ · 320
COK → DXBEK · 772 773 332
COK → AUHEY · 320
COK → BOMG8 · 320
COK → SHJG9 · 320
COK → BAHGF · 321
COK → AUHIX · 738
COK → BOMIX · 738
COK → CCJIX · 738
COK → DXBIX · 738
COK → MCTIX · 738
COK → SHJIX · 738
COK → TRVIX · 738
COK → KWIKU · AB6
COK → KULMH · 738
COK → SINMI · 320 738 319
COK → CMBMJ · 320
COK → KULOD · 739
COK → DOHQR · 346 333
COK → BLRS2 · AT7
COK → BOMS2 · 73H
COK → MAAS2 · AT7 73H
COK → BLRSG · 737
COK → BOMSG · 737
COK → DXBSG · 737
COK → HYDSG · 737 DH8
COK → MAASG · 737 DH8
COK → MLESG · DH8
COK → PNQSG · 737
COK → SINSQ · 320 738 319
COK → DMMSV · 333
COK → RUHSV · 333
COK → SINTR · 319
COK → CMBUL · 320 321
COK → MCTWY · 738
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Cochin International Airport
Encyclopaedia

Cochin International Airport, also known as Kochi International Airport, is an international airport serving the city and metropolitan area of Kochi, Kerala, India. Located at Nedumbassery within the Ernakulam district, about 25 km (16 mi) northeast of the city centre, it is the busiest and largest airport in Kerala, catering to more than 63% of the total air passenger traffic in Kerala as of 2025. It is the fifth-busiest airport in India in terms of international traffic, and the eighth-busiest overall.

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