{"response": {"Key": "COK-IN", "orig": {"code": "COK", "type": "airport", "city": "Kochi", "fullCity": "Kochi, India", "airport": "Cochin Intl Airport"}, "dest": {"code": "IN", "type": "country", "country": "India"}, "faq": {"q0": {"question": "Which cities in India can I fly to from Kochi?", "answer": "From Kochi you can fly non-stop to most major Indian cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata, as well as smaller destinations like Goa, Trivandrum, and Coimbatore. One-stop options via Mumbai or Delhi open up the rest of the country. Travelers choose based on interest: Delhi for history and the north, Mumbai for business and Bollywood, Goa for beaches, and Bengaluru or Chennai as southern hubs."}, "q1": {"question": "How long is the flight from Kochi to India?", "answer": "Flights from Kochi to other cities within India are domestic hops. Non-stop flights to Delhi take about 3 hours 15 minutes, while Mumbai is around 1 hour 50 minutes. One-stop connections to smaller cities can take 4 to 6 hours, and there is no significant difference in flight times in either direction."}, "q2": {"question": "Are there direct flights from Kochi to India?", "answer": "Kochi is already in India, so this is a domestic flight. You can fly directly from Kochi to many major Indian cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad on airlines like IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet and Vistara. Flight times range from about 1 hour to 3 hours depending on the destination."}, "q3": {"question": "Which airlines fly from Kochi to India?", "answer": "Since Kochi is already in India, you would fly domestic carriers like IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet or Vistara for connections within the country."}, "q6": {"question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in India?", "answer": "Popular Indian cities include Delhi for history and the Taj Mahal, Mumbai for Bollywood and coastal vibe, Jaipur for majestic forts, Goa for beaches, and Kochi itself for backwaters and spice markets."}, "q12": {"question": "When is the best time of year to visit India?", "answer": "For India, the best time to visit is November to March, when the weather is cooler and drier across most regions, including popular destinations like Delhi, Agra, and Rajasthan. Summer from April to June is extremely hot, especially in the plains, and the monsoon from July to September brings heavy rain. October marks the transition with festivals and more comfortable temperatures."}, "q13": {"question": "How do I get to Cochin Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Kochi, the most popular option is the air-conditioned FlyBus operated by KSRTC, which runs frequently from major points like Vytilla Hub and Fort Kochi directly to the airport terminal in about 60–90 minutes. Metered taxis and ride‑share services such as Uber and Ola offer door‑to‑door convenience and are the fastest way, typically taking 45–60 minutes depending on traffic. Auto‑rickshaws are also available for shorter hops to bus stops or metro stations, though they are not practical for the full 25 km journey. Driving yourself is possible via NH 66 and the Seaport‑Airport Road, with both short‑term and long‑term parking available at the airport.", "toolsUsed": ["article_lookup"], "references": [{"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cochin_International_Airport", "title": "Cochin International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-17T13:29:07Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Ernakulam_district", "title": "Transport in Ernakulam district", "time_published": "2025-09-08T22:44:16Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cochin%20International%20Airport", "title": "Cochin International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-30T06:36:36Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Thiruvananthapuram", "title": "Transport in Thiruvananthapuram", "time_published": "2026-01-13T16:31:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cochin", "title": "Kochi - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2002-06-11T00:00:00Z"}]}}}}