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.
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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.
Cots
The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Cochin Airport:
- Guest Rooms – A small number of day-use rooms are reported inside the Domestic Terminal. Rates and room types vary and may change without notice. For bookings, contact +91 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.
- Earth Lounge (Domestic) – Location: Airside, Terminal 1 (Domestic Departures), 2nd Floor after security. Hours: 4:00 AM – 11:30 PM. Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs • Credit card rewards programs.
- Earth Lounge (International) – Location: Airside, Terminal 3 (International Departures). Hours: 24 hours. Showers: Yes. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs • Credit card rewards programs.
Drinking Water
Drinking water stations are available, including 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
Left-luggage services are reported with storage periods ranging from one hour to several days. Rates are reported to start around ₹500, depending on bag size and duration.
Mobile Charging
Free charging points are available in many areas, particularly airside near departure gates. In public check-in areas, power outlets are commonly found along pillars.
Showers
Showers are available in the Earth Lounge in International Departures. See Airport Lounges.
WiFi/Internet
Free WiFi is available for up to 30 minutes.
Security & Safety
Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
More Airport Information
Baby Care Facilities – A child care room is available.
Business Centre – A business centre offers computers with internet access, internet calling, photocopying, fax services, and similar facilities.
Luggage
- Baggage Trolley – Baggage trolleys are available free of charge throughout the terminals.
- Luggage Storage & Lockers – see “Luggage Storage & Lockers” above.
- Luggage Wrapping – Plastic luggage wrapping services are available to help protect bags during travel. Fees vary by bag size and duration.
Medical Services
- Medical Services – A staffed medical centre operates 24 hours in the International Terminal departure area.
- Pharmacy – A pharmacy is available in the Canopy area.
Money
- ATMs / Cash Machines – ATMs are available. Fees may apply depending on your bank and card type.
- Currency Exchange – Currency exchange services are available in both domestic and international terminals, airside and landside.
Post Office – Postal services are available.
Prayer Room – A prayer room is available in the International Terminal departure area.
Shopping – Duty-free shopping is available in the Canopy area. Additional retail shops sell books, souvenirs, and local Kerala products in 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: 2026-02-09
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.