Accessibility
Its stragetic location and commerial importance has led
to an extensive travel network linking Kochi to the rest
of the country and the world by air, rail, road and sea.
By Air
Cochin/Kochi (Airport Code: COK) has a world-class
modern international airport, located 30kms north-east
of the city, with regular flights to major cities in
India. Cochin is also connected to Singapore, Colombo
and all major cities in the middle-east (Abu Dhabi,
Dammam, Doha, Dubai, Kuwait, Jeddah, Muscat, and Riyadh)
by direct international flights. Airlines operating
from Cochin include Air Deccan, Air India, Air India
Express, Air Sahara, Emirates, Go Air, Gulf Air, Indian
Airlines, Jet Airways, Kingfisher Airlines, Kuwait Airways,
Mahan Air, Oman Air, Saudi Arabian Airlines, SilkAir,
SriLankan Airlines, and Qatar Airways, making it the
fifth busiest airport in India. The International and
Domestic terminals are located right next to each other.
The airport buildings have been built in traditional
Kerala architectural style. It is the first Indian airport
to be built using private investment. Cochin airport
is expanding at a very fast pace. For regular flight
arrivals and departures, follow the links below. The
airport is also used extensively by cargo and chartered
aircrafts. Prepaid taxis are available from the airport
and can be booked from within the arrival hall.
Enquiries: +91 484 2610087/2610115
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By Rail
Kochi (and Ernakulam) are connected to the rest of India
by an extensive network of rails.There are three main
railway stations in Cochin: Ernakulam Junction (main station),
Ernakulam Town and Cochin Harbour Terminus. Many important
trains start from here and many others from/to the south
of kerala stop at these stations.
Railway enquiry: Ernakulam Junction:
+91 484 131; Ernakulam Town: +91 484 2390920/2395198;
Cochin Harbour Terminus: +91 484 2666050
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