5/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The airport is very clean, well-maintained, and beautifully designed with a calm and pleasant atmosphere.”
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Airports / India / COK
Large airport · COK
Cochin International Airport.
Kochi, India · 30 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.5/5
Google rating
74,625 ratings
0
Operators based
30
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Kochi, IndiaELEV 30 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.5
Google rating
74,625
Google reviews
ratings on Google
30
Field elevation
feet above sea level
65
Nearest alternate
nm to CCJ
Field standing
#9 / 134
India airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 74625 Google ratings , ranked against 134 rated India fields.
65 nm
To the nearest alternate
Calicut International Airport (CCJ).
Overview
Cochin International Airport (VOCI / COK) sits in Kochi, India, where it functions as a large commercial airport. The field lies at an elevation of 30 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
COK has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Calicut International Airport (CCJ, 65 nm), Coimbatore International Airport (CJB, 65 nm), and Madurai Airport (IXM, 102 nm). COK offers a single 11,155-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of COK vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. The airport is also known as Cochin. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from COK, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Cochin International Airport – World Class & Eco-Friendly Cochin International Airport is one of the best airports in India and truly a pride of Kerala.”
Ajinkya Mahadikk5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Washrooms are clean, baggage handling is efficient, and signages are clear and easy to follow.”
Ajinkya Mahadikk5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
VOCI
IATA
COK
FAA / Local
VOCI
Elevation
30 ft
Coordinates
10.1510° N · 76.4008° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs India fields
state range 5–10,682 ft
At 30 ft, COK sits lower than 92% of the 139 India fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 11,155 ft
- 09/2711,155 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,155 ft
COK's 11,155 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 65nmCCJCalicut International AirportCalicut
- 65nmCJBCoimbatore International AirportCoimbatore
- 102nmIXMMadurai AirportMadurai
- 105nmTRVThiruvananthapuram International AirportThiruvananthapuram
- 117nmCNNKannur International AirportKannur
- 126nmMYQMysore AirportMysore
Location
Open the full mapVOCI · Cochin International Airport · Kochi, India
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from COK on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 6,001 nm | 14h 21m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 7,090 nm | 16h 53m |
| Boston (BED) | 7,184 nm | 17h 6m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 7,207 nm | 17h 10m |
| New York (TEB) | 7,336 nm | 17h 28m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 7,517 nm | 17h 53m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 7,556 nm | 17h 58m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 7,560 nm | 17h 59m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use COK?
- Cochin International Airport's longest paved runway is 11,155 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at COK?
- Cochin International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 11,155 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to COK?
- The closest alternate is Calicut International Airport (CCJ), about 65 nm away, followed by Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) at 65 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from COK to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 14h 21m (6,001 nm), Honolulu about 16h 53m (7,090 nm), Boston about 17h 6m (7,184 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.