Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Cochin Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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COK Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Cochin International Airport.
What to Expect
The rapidly growing Cochin Airport (Code: COK) has two commercial terminals. T1 was completely renovated in 2018 and handles all domestic traffic, while the brand-new T3 handles international flights. Facilities vary depending on your terminal, but you’ll find duty-free and retail shops, a few cafes and eateries, and free WiFi for 30 minutes. For added comfort while you wait, economy class passengers can pay to enter two airport lounges. See Airport Lounges in the guide below for location and access information.
Sleeping in Cochin Airport
A traveller (Feb 2019) indicated that all seating is now provided in the form of comfortable, padded armchairs. No metal benches, plastic chairs, etc., have been spotted recently. Although you can’t stretch out on the armchairs, they are at least comfortable for waiting. For uninterrupted sleep, five guest rooms are available to rent in the domestic terminal, and several nearby hotels offer free shuttle service. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info, or read traveller reviews for more tips.
To help us keep this guide up-to-date, you can add or update information or write a review to submit airport tips and photos. You can also visit the airport’s website for current information. For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our Cochin Airport Guide.
In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 24 hours.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Cochin Airport:
- Guest Rooms – There are five day rooms inside the Domestic Terminal. Rates: Rs. 4720/- (including tax) for a Suite and Rs. 2688/- (including tax) for a Deluxe room. For bookings contact: 8589 999 300.
- Eastend Airport Suites – The entrance is between Domestic Arrivals and International Departures, next to the Anna 24×7 Cafe. There are 14 furnished guest rooms located within the airport. Discounted rates are available for a few hours of use. » Check Rates
- Hotel Royal Wings – The entrance is located near the International Terminal. No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
- Courtyard Kochi Airport – Located across from the airport, it’s a 10-minute walk, or you can take the hotel’s free airport shuttle upon request. » Check Rates
- Flora Airport Hotel – Located across from the International Terminal, it’s a 10-minute walk, or you can take the hotel’s free airport shuttle. » Check Rates
- Lotus 8 Hotel – Located across from the airport, it’s a 10-minute walk, or you can take the hotel’s free airport shuttle (must be pre-booked). Day rooms are available for a minimum of five hours. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Cochin Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter by purchasing a lounge pass or through a lounge membership program. Visit the individual lounge page for more details about the lounge itself and learn how to gain access with just an economy class ticket!
- Earth Lounge (Domestic) – Location: Domestic Terminal, Airside, Domestic Arrivals. Lounge Access: Prepaid lounge pass • Lounge membership programs.
- Earth Lounge (International) – Location: International Terminal, Airside, 2nd Floor. Showers are available. Hours: Open 24 hours. Lounge Access: Prepaid lounge pass • Lounge membership programs.
Related Pages: Cochin Airport Lounges
Drinking Water
Thirsty? There are drinking water facilities available for arriving passengers.
Food & Drinks
Food concessions throughout the airport operate with varying schedules. At the time of this update, we cannot confirm the availability of any 24-hour dining options.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Available for one hour to seven days. Rates: 1 – 2 bags/Rs. 500.
Mobile Charging
One reader tells us many free charging points are available throughout the airport, especially Airside, near the departure gates. If you are waiting in the terminal’s public area (Landside), there are outlets on every pillar in the check-in area.
Showers
Showers are available in the Earth Lounge (International Departures). [ see Airport Lounges above ]
WiFi/Internet
Free WiFi is available at Cochin Airport for 30 minutes.
More Airport Information
Baby Care Facilities – A child care room is available. Location: Unknown.
Business Centre – Computers with internet access, internet calling, photocopies, faxes and more. Location: Canopy Hours: unknown.
Luggage
- Baggage Trolley – Need a hand with your luggage? Baggage trolleys are available free of charge.
- Luggage Storage & Lockers – see “Luggage Storage & Lockers” above.
- Luggage Wrapping – Protect your bags from damage or theft by having them covered in plastic. Rates: Rs.350/bag • 3 – 4 bags/Rs.650 • 5 – 9 bags/Rs. 1000 •Sporting Equipment/Rs. 1250. The charges mentioned are for 0 – 4 hours. Every additional hour is Rs. 100. Location: T3, Arrival beside Gate 1.
Medical Services
- Medical Services – A 24-hour staffed medical center is in the Departure Hall of the International Terminal.
- Pharmacy – Location: Canopy
Money
- ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations: unknown.
- Currency Exchange – Available airside and landside in both domestic and international terminals.
Post Office – Yes
Prayer Room – Available in the Departure Hall of the International Terminal. Hours: unknown.
Shopping – Duty-free shopping is available in the Canopy. A wide variety of retail shops selling books, traditional souvenirs from Kerala, and other items are available in the Domestic and International Departure areas.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Buses
KSRTC offers three classes of bus service (Volvo, ordinary, and superfast) between the Cochin airport and the city center. Departures are available every 10 – 40 minutes, depending on the class of service. For a list of departure times, visit the Kochi Airport website.
Hotel Shuttles
Some hotels provide an airport shuttle: Flora Airport Hotel and Convention Centre • Courtyard By Marriott Kochi Airport • Port Muziris • Lotus 8 Hotel.
See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxis
Prepaid taxis are readily available for hire in the ground transportation area. Stop at the taxi booth in the Arrivals hall to pay for your ride. You will receive a ticket to give to your taxi driver before boarding.
Last updated: 2024-08-26
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.