Cochin is a city in the Indian state of Kerala. It is one of the principal seaports in the country and is a center for tourism and the information technology industry. It was the hub of the spice trade for many centuries after the kingdom was formed in the year 1100. It was also the first European colony since it was first colonized by the Portuguese. Later, it was acquired by the Dutch and then the British. It has a population of over 1.5 million people. Numerous attractions in Cochin include St. Francis' Church and a number of temples among other sites worth seeing.

Cheap flights to Cochin Airport are available from almost all destinations in the world. This is due to the large number of people from that area who are working or have migrated abroad. Last minute flights are available at almost a 75% discount at times and on almost all airlines. The biggest airlines flying to Cochin are Kingfisher Airlines, Indian Airlines, and Jet Airways, which are all India-based airlines. International airlines that fly into Cochin are Emirates, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Oman Airways, and Saudi Arabian Airways. All these airlines are based in the Persian Gulf and cater to the vast expatriate Indian population in those countries.

Airports Serving Cochin, India

Cochin International Airport (COK) is the first airport in India that is a public limited company and has received investments from non-resident Indians living in 30 countries. Cochin International Airport operates over 900 services per week of which more than 300 are to international destinations, mainly to the Persian Gulf. Planes from Cochin International Airport also fly to Singapore as well as most major Indian cities. The airport can handle all aircraft that are currently being operated all over the world.