Cochin International Airport – COK
Cochin International Airport is an international airport located in Nedumbassery, Kerala, India. It serves the Kochi Metropolitan Area in Thrissur. It is owned and operated by Cochin International Airport Limited. Working under the IATA Code COK and the ICAO code VOCI, the airport serves as the hub for Air India Express. It is also the focus city for airlines such as IndiGo and SpiceJet. It is also the focus city for Air India, which is the country’s flag carrier. There is one asphalt surface runway and it measures 11,200 feet. The airport also has a helipad. In 2019, it handled more than 10.1 million passengers and more than 71,000 aircraft movements.
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The original airstrip that would become the Cochin International Airport was built in 1936. It was used as a small naval unit during World War II. Following India’s independence, it was handed over to the Indian Navy. COK was later opened for commercial flights. Expansion was done over the years to help the airport meet passenger demands. Some of the busiest airlines that operate in Cochin International Airport include Air India Express, IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet. Cities, towns, suburbs, and villages found near the airport include Narakal, Primadam, Vailom, and Vayalar.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Airport hotels located near the Cochin International Airport include the top-rated Courtyard by Marriot Kochi Airport. It is located less than a mile from the airport. Two other nearby hotels include the Flora Airport Hotel and the Quality Airport Hotel. Both are found less than 2 miles from the airport, and offer quality services and beautiful rooms to their guests.
