Flights to Kochi

Flights to Kochi are increasingly popular for travellers who want to savour the distinct hospitality and world-class infrastructure that this captivating city offers. Choose Etihad Airways, the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates, for flights to Kochi on which you will be travelling in comfort and style. Watch this video (opens in new window) and find out why we won the esteemed World's Leading Airline Award at the 2009 and 2010 World Travel Awards.

Kochi information

Kochi is located on the south west coast of India, its colonial name is Cochin and it is commonly referred to as the 'Gateway to Kerala'. Kochi has a wide and varied history having been influenced by many different cultures including the Portuguese, Chinese, Dutch, Arabs and British. Kochi is considered to be the second most significant city on the west coast of India, after Mumbai.

The Western Ghats are situated next to Kochi, on the east side, and the Arabian Sea is located to the west of the city. Kochi resides in the state of Kerala, in the Ernakulam district. Many tourists visit Kochi every year and remarks on beauty and diversity of the city, as such Kochi is considered to be in the top three destinations to visit by the World Travel and Tourism Council.

Flights to Kochi
Etihad offers direct flights to Kochi. Book flights to Kochi online.

Kochi attractions

The Jewish Synagogue
It is understood that Jewish settlers came to India back in 710 B.C., although this particular synagogue was constructed in 1568 A.D., more than 200 years after the first Jewish settler came to Kochi. Thousands of visitors each year flock to the Jewish Synagogue in Kochi mainly to see the beautiful furnishings adorning the walls, floors and ceilings of the building. The Synagogue also houses scrolls from the Old Testament.

Mattancherry Palace
Mattancherry Palace was built by the Portuguese in 1555 as a gift for the Maharaja of Kochi, the Dutch then renovated the Palace in 1663. Inside the building are a wide variety of various art forms and ancient paintings. The inner courtyard of the Palace house a small temple dedicated to the Goddess Pazhayannur Bhagavati. There are further temples on either side of the Palace dedicated to Lord Krishna and Lord Shiva.

Flights to Kochi

You can book flights to Kochi online with Etihad Airways by selecting the date option from the booking engine on the right hand side of this page. For more information on specific routes to Kochi, please see the list below:

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