When you fly from Hong Kong to Kochi with Qatar Airways, every detail is carefully designed to make your journey exceptional from the moment you board. Experience renowned hospitality as our attentive cabin crew welcomes you, ensuring you are well cared for throughout your flight. Step into a modern aircraft interior, where spacious seating and elegant design create a relaxing atmosphere. Settle in and explore Oryx One, our award-winning in-flight entertainment system, offering thousands of movies, TV shows and games. Whether you prefer a light snack or full-course meal, enjoy a menu of gourmet cuisine, freshly prepared and inspired by global flavours. With plush pillows, soft blankets and luxury amenity kits, you can rest in unmatched comfort and arrive feeling refreshed.
Prepare for your journey from Hong Kong International Airport, also known by its location on Chek Lap Kok island. This renowned air hub ensures your departure is efficient and pleasant, backed by friendly staff. To get to the airport, the Airport Express bus service offers a direct link from the central business district. A fleet of regular and quick buses also transports travellers from most parts of the city, with taxis, coaches and a limousine service available outside the main terminals. If you are driving, car parking is available across three areas, although long-term availability can be limited. When it is time to check in, please proceed to Terminal 1. If your flight is departing from gates 501-510, a free shuttle bus is available to take you from Terminal 1 to the North Satellite Concourse. While you await your flight, enjoy the exceptional facilities, which include a vast array of retail outlets and excellent dining opportunities, offering everything from Chinese and Asian food to European-style cuisine. For those seeking relaxation, you could even play a round at the airport's Sky City Nine Eagles golf course.
Kochi, a major tourist destination in India’s Kerala state, seamlessly blends its medieval spice trade history with a thriving modern commercial and technology sector. This diverse cultural city welcomes you with warmth and character. Begin your exploration in the historical bay area of Fort Kochi. The iconic Chinese fishing nets that line the harbour are a fabulous photo opportunity, particularly at sunset. As you walk the streets, you will notice countless reminders of the city’s rich colonial past, from the authentic European architecture of Princess Street to the influences of the Dutch East India Company. In Fort Kochi, you can also trace the city’s commercial heritage at the world’s only international pepper exchange. For a comprehensive look at the region's royal history, visit the magnificent Hill Palace Museum. This former royal residence is the largest archaeological palace in South India, and home to the revered Cochin Royal Crown and Crown Jewels.