Kochi International Airport is in Nedumbassery, 28kms outside the very heart of Kochi, which can be found in the state of Kerala in India. It has flights to all the major cities in India and international destinations including Singapore, Malaysia, Dubai, Bahrain, Kuwait and others. There are plenty of entertainment options at the airport for those passengers with time to kill before a flight. For more information on what to see and what to do at the airport, check out this concise and easy to read Kochi Airport Guide.
- Shopping
One way to pass the time is to wander around the various shops at the airport. This includes the first full scale duty free shop in India and it is located at the arrival hall at the international terminal. This shop is spread over 2 floors and here passengers can buy perfumes, liquor, handicrafts, chocolates, watches and electronics. There is also a large shopping arcade in the domestic terminal departure hall where passengers can buy Keralan handicrafts and even traditional Khadi clothing. There are numerous clothes shops too selling clothes from some of the top design labels. A good number of bookshops are also at the airport, which sell the latest books and magazines. Also there are shops selling handy travel accessories.
- Eating and drinking
There is no shortage of restaurants and cafes to eat and drink if hunger strikes. The international terminal departure hall contains a multi cuisine restaurant and they serve many tasty dishes from different places in the world. There are also plenty of sandwich counters and cafs all selling delicious snacks and drinks. Also passengers will find a large caf and a mini food court inside the waiting area in the domestic terminal.
- Browse the web
Another great way to kill time at the airport is by making use of the Wi-fi access throughout the airport. This gives passengers access to the Internet from anywhere within the airport. An Internet cafe is also available for passengers without a computer with them.
- Unwind in the lounge
Passengers wishing to take it easy before their flight could book themselves into one of the airport lounges. Passengers can get some peace and quiet for a good price and also get complimentary drinks and snacks.
- Make use of business facilities
Executive lounges are available for business passengers who might want to catch up with some of their work. There are many facilities available and passengers are given complimentary snacks and drinks.
- Catch up on some sleep
Passengers may wish to book into an airport hotel close by the airport especially if they have a flight to catch in the morning. There is a good selection of airport hotels within just 200 metres of the airport. There is also a luxury resort, a five star hotel and also cheap Kochi Airport hotels available for those who are on a budget.
- Airport Museum
Sometime in 2011 the Airport authorities will have finished constructing an airport museum, which will be the first of its kind in India. It will have a total of four Exhibition halls each giving detailed information about different airports around the world as well as information regarding the air industry including the history of Indian aviation. At the museum there will be many different kinds of aircraft on display.
