Cochin presently known as Kochi is a major industrial and commercial city of Kerala. It is located in central Kerala, on the coast of the Arabian Sea and is often referred to as the queen of the Arabian Sea. Kochi is a city with a unique blend of Portuguese, French English, Jewish, Dutch, and Chinese culture. Few of the finest harbors of the country are present in Cochin which had been frequented by the Arab, Dutch and English sailors in the bygone era. The magnificent buildings constructed by them are a reminiscent of those days. Being a busy commercial center it also has many modern buildings and institutions. Kochi, in the present times comprises of an old port city known as Old Cochin which includes Edapally, Mattancherry, Ernakulam mainland, Kakkanad, Fort Kochi, Tripunithura. Kalamassery and Thrikkakara.

A place with a maritime climate, Kochi is best visited during the winter months of December and February. The easiest way of commuting to and from Kochi is by air. The international airport at Kochi is located at Nedumbassery. Hyderabad is an important South Indian city which is well connected to Kochi through a wide network of flights from Hyderabad to Kochi. The flights from Hyderabad to Cochin are operated by a large number of domestic airlines operating in both these cities.

The major domestic airlines providing flights from Hyderabad to Cochin are:

• Air Deccan
• Air Sahara
• Paramount Airways
• Jet Airways
• Kingfisher Airlines

• Air Deccan - Rs.1,999
• Air Sahara - Rs.2269
• Paramount Airways - Rs.4574
• Jet Airways - Rs.5780 to Rs.8386
• Kingfisher Airlines - Rs.6977