Tampa to Cochin Flights

Flying From Tampa

The commercial airport offering flights from Tampa is the Tampa International Airport. It primarily serves Silver Airways, Southwest Airlines, and North American Airlines. The airport lies six miles west of downtown Tampa. Orbitz.com can help you find cheap flights from Tampa International.

Parking at the Airport

Tampa International Airport offers several parking options for your vehicle while you are away. Short-term parking is in a garage located above the terminal at the northern end of the airport. It costs no more than $20 for a 24-hour period. Long-term parking is the cheaper option; it costs $15 for 24 hours. The long-term parking area is adjacent to Airside A. Orbitz.com's flight planner option helps you choose parking options.

Transportation Options for Travelers

Getting to Tampa International Airport is easy by bus or taxi. HART makes regular stops at the east end of the red baggage claim near belt #15. Greyhound, meanwhile, has a terminal on Polk Street in downtown Tampa that has buses that travel to the airport. If you take a taxi, expect to pay at least $15. Orbitz.com may offer special deals for bus tickets, depending on your location.

Eating at the Airport

The landside building at the airport offers a variety of cuisines to refresh you before your flight from Tampa. If you want coffee and breakfast, you can have a latte at the Starbucks, which is open 24 hours per day. Terminal restaurants, including Burger King, are open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Cochin International Airport

If you're looking for flights to Cochin, Orbitz.com makes the process simple. It searches numerous flights at once, to find tickets at bargain prices. The Cochin International Airport is located on Domestic Terminal Road, in Kerala, India. The airport is approximately 24 miles northeast of Kochi-the major port city, formerly known as Cochin. It's the busiest airport in the state of Kerala, and serves over four million passengers each year. Twenty-one airlines service the airport including Kuwait Airways, Saudi Arabian Airways, Air Asia and Air India.

Transportation from the Airport

Buses transport passengers from the airport into Kochi throughout the day. Bus tickets cost five Indian Rupees ($.09). You can also take a prepaid taxi to your destination in Kochi. Automated prepaid terminals are located in both the international and domestic terminals. Cab fare into the city costs approximately 561 Indian Rupees ($10.12). If you'd rather have your own transportation, Orbitz.com offers packages that include a flight and rental car.

Climate in Kochi

Kochi has a tropical monsoon climate. Temperatures range from the mid-70s to the high 80s all year long. The area experiences heavy rains from June through September. The rain gets lighter from October through December. If you want sunshine during your Kochi vacation, use Orbitz.com to schedule your trip during the months of January through May.

Highlights and Attractions

Paradesi Synagogue, Wonderla Amusement Park and the Kerala Folklore Theater & Museum are some of the main attractions in the area. If you want to experience local culture, visit the Cochin Cultural Center and Princess Street. When you use Orbitz.com to find flights to Cochin, you get more than plane tickets. You can use the website to plan your entire vacation.