A Cochin International Airport taxi is a direct way to reach your destination in Kochi: the drive takes about 70 minutes. The airport also has the Pavandoot feeder bus service operated by KMRL and KSRTC public buses.
- Airport: Cochin International Airport (COK).
- Drive from Mermaid Hotel: about 70 minutes.
- Airport transport options: prepaid taxi, Pavandoot feeder bus and KSRTC buses.
- Taxi arrangements: computerized prepaid-taxi counters are at both terminals.
Where is Cochin International Airport?
Cochin International Airport is about 27 km from Ernakulam, according to the Ernakulam District Tourism Promotion Council.
For an arrival by taxi, the airport’s prepaid service has counters in both terminals. If you plan to take public transport, confirm the route and connection points before leaving the terminal.
How do you get a taxi from Cochin International Airport?
CIAL’s prepaid taxis operate around the clock to destinations in and around Cochin, with computerized counters in the domestic and international terminals. The service operates through a cooperative society controlled by CIAL.
At the terminal, follow airport directions to the prepaid-taxi counter, give the driver your destination and confirm the fare before setting off. Available vehicles include ordinary and air-conditioned Indica/Vista/Indigo, Ambassadors, Maruti Swift/Dzire, Toyota Etios and Mahindra Logan, plus larger Maruti Ertiga, Toyota Qualis/Innova and Chevrolet Tavera vehicles.
The prepaid-taxi counter numbers are 0484 2610115, extension 2242, and 9656800521; CIAL’s prepaid-taxi contact is +91 484 2610115, extension 2242. Check the official site before you go, since fares and service details can change.
Can you take public transport from the airport?
The airport’s public transport options include the Pavandoot feeder bus service operated by KMRL and KSRTC public buses. Confirm routes and connections with the operators before choosing this option.
Airport transport contacts include 0484 2372033 for KSRTC and 8547337174 for KURTC (AC Volvo). The KSRTC Assistant Transport Officers in Aluva and Angamaly can be reached at 0484-2624242 and 0484-2453050; both contacts are available 24 x 7. The Ernakulam contact is 0484-2372033.
If your onward journey uses Vyttila, the station is about 10 minutes on foot or about 3 minutes by car from Mermaid Hotel.
The guide to using Vyttila and Kochi Metro covers connections at the transit hub.
What should you confirm before setting off?
Before leaving the airport, confirm your destination with the driver or bus operator, ask about the fare and check whether a public-transport connection fits your arrival time. If you are meeting a driver, agree on the terminal pickup point.
For buses, contact the relevant KSRTC or KURTC office to verify current routes and operating details. Keep your destination’s name handy when arranging the final leg.
FAQs
How long is the drive from Cochin International Airport?
The drive takes about 70 minutes.
Are prepaid taxis available at Cochin International Airport?
Yes. Prepaid taxis operate around the clock, with computerized counters at both domestic and international terminals.
What public transport is available at Cochin International Airport?
The airport has the Pavandoot feeder bus service operated by KMRL and KSRTC public buses.