Flights from Kuwait to Kochi, India

The city of Kochi, also known as Cochin, can be found in southern India, in the Kerala region. This is a port city and it is a popular destination for tourists, thanks to the abundance of tourist attractions. Sites such as Fort Kochi and the Mattancherry Palace help to tell the story of the history of the region. Stay in a houseboat in nearby Kumarakom or visit the Eravikulam National Park. Fresh seafood is a specialty of the restaurants here, but there are eateries that provide food from all cuisines. Make sure you try ‘sadya’ a local tradition – lunch served on a banana leaf.

Flying to Kochi

1. Which airports serve Kuwait to Kochi?

The main airport in Kuwait is Kuwait International Airport. Flights to Cochin International Airport will depart from Kuwait International Airport.

2. Which airlines operate flights from Kuwait to Kochi?

Kuwait Airways operates direct flights between Kuwait and Kochi. For indirect flights, usually with one stop, Emirates Airlines and Air Arabia both operate routes. There are regular flights between the two cities, usually daily. Air India and Air India Express also operate routes between the two cities.

3. How long is the flight?

The average direct flight from Kuwait to Kochi is around 5 hours and 5 minutes. The shortest time for an indirect route is around 7 hours but some indirect flights could take a total of 32 hours. Kochi is two and a half hours ahead of Kuwait City.

4. Climate changes between Kuwait and Kochi

The intensely hot climate in Kuwait is often matched by the temperatures in Kochi, although Kochi does have a rainy season and tourists are advised to visit between October and April.

5. Culture differences and need-to-know

There is a very diverse culture in Kochi and you will find a Jewish synagogue, European churches and a Portuguese palace. In comparison, Kuwait has a lifestyle that seems a little more restrictive. In Kuwait, the currency is the Kuwaiti Dinar, while in Kochi it is the Indian Rupee. Arranging some currency in advance is advisable, although currency can be exchanged at the airport and currency exchangers.

A tourist visa will be needed and can be applied for online. It is a requirement that visitors should have at least six months remaining on their passport to obtain a visa and enter the country.

Kochi Information

When in Kochi, one of the most popular tourist attractions is the Chinese Fishing Nets. The legend states that these were brought by Kublai Khan to the region and they have been used in this part of India since the 14th century. Another must-see is the Mattancherry Palace, built by the Portuguese in the 16th century. It is now an art gallery and open to visitors.

Visitors love the Elephant Training Center which cares for injured and stray elephants. If you visit early in the morning you can help to wash the animals. Tourists of all ages love the Kerala Folklore Theatre and Museum. There are more than 4000 artifacts housed here and each day there are performances of local shows.

Being a coastal town also means that you could spend time at the beach or take advantage of the local scuba school and learn to dive.