More than an airport hotel
Places to Visit Near Cochin Airport
Indulge in the ultimate Kochi experience with Noah. Whether you are in town for business or leisure, our location on Airport Road in Nedumbassery — around 4 km from Cochin International Airport — makes a natural base for exploring Kerala. Waterfalls, backwaters, hill stations, heritage quarters and some of the state's most visited pilgrim centres are all within a comfortable drive.
Kodanand Elephant Sanctuary
Distance from Noah: 38 min – 22.8 km
Experience the wonder of gentle giants up close at Kodanand Elephant Sanctuary, a haven of harmony between humans and majestic elephants.
Athirapally
Distance from Noah: 1 h 16 min – 41.6 km
Witness the breathtaking Athirappally Falls, where nature’s raw power transforms into a mesmerizing cascade, captivating all who visit.
Thattekad
Distance from Noah: 1 h 18 min – 47.7 km
Explore Thattekad’s rich biodiversity and serene landscapes, offering a retreat for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts alike.
Fort Kochi
Distance from Noah: 1 h 22 min – 40.7 km
Step into history at Fort Kochi, a cultural melting pot where charming streets, colonial architecture, and vibrant markets narrate tales of a bygone era.
Munnar
Distance from Noah: 3 h 16 min – 111 km
Escape to the misty hills of Munnar, where tea plantations paint the landscape and cool, crisp air rejuvenates your senses.
Alappuzha
Distance from Noah: 2 h 12 min – 79.9 km
Embark on a picturesque journey through the tranquil backwaters of Alappuzha, where time slows down and nature’s beauty envelops you.
Sabarimala
Distance from Noah: 4 h 4 min – 157 km
At a distance of 70 km from Pathanamthitta, 157 km from Noah Sky Suites. Sabarimala is a revered Hindu shrine located in the Pathanamthitta district of Kerala.
Guruvayoor
Distance from Noah: 2 h 12 min – 78 km
At a distance of 27 km from Thrissur & 78.0 km from Noah Sky Suites, Guruvayoor is a temple town well-known for the most famous Sri Krishna Temple.
Aluva Mahadeva Temple
Distance from Noah: 12 min – 7.8 km
At a distance of 7.8 km from Noah Sky Suites. Aluva Mahadeva Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, and situated on the bank of the Periyar River at Aluva manappuram in suburban Kochi.
Sri Sringeri Shankara Math Sri Adi Shankara Janmabhoomi Kshethram, Kalady
Distance from Noah: 19 min – 11.6 km
At a distance of 11.6 km from Noah Sky Suites, Sri Adi Sankara Keerthi Sthamba Mandapam is an eight-story memorial built by Kanchi Kamakoti Math.
St Francis Church
Distance from Noah: 1 h 10 min – 33.5 km
At a distance of 33.5 km from Noah Sky Suites, Saint Francis Church, in Fort Kochi, Kochi, originally built in 1503, is one of the oldest European churches in India and has great historical significance as a witness to the European colonial ambitions in the subcontinent.
St. George’s Syro-Malabar Forane Church, Edappally
Distance from Noah: 32 min – 18.8 km
At a distance of 18.8 km from Noah Sky Suites, the church has a 14-century history. Its perennial well attracted many people, and the church became a pilgrimage site.
National Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Ransom – Vallarpadam
Distance from Noah: 44 min – 30.5 km
At a distance of 30.5 km from Noah Sky Suites, The National Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Ransom aka Vallarpadam Basilica located in Vallarpadam, a suburb in Ernakulam, in the city of Kochi, is a minor basilica and a major Christian pilgrimage centre in India. Around 5 million people visit the basilica every year. It is the most important Marian shrine in India.
Cheraman Juma Mosque
Distance from Noah: 51 min – 24.6 km
The Cheraman Juma Mosque a mosque in Methala, Kodungallur, Thrissur in the Indian state of Kerala. A legend claims that it was built in 643 CE, which makes it the oldest mosque in the Indian subcontinent which is still in use. It was built on the orders of the successor of Cheraman Perumal, the Chera King of modern-day Kerala.
Paradesi Synagogue
Distance from Noah: 1 h 6 min – 37.9 km
At a distance of 37.9 km from Noah Sky Suites. The Paradesi Synagogue aka Cochin Jewish Synagogue or the Mattancherry Synagogue is a synagogue located in Mattancherry Jew Town, a suburb of the city of Kochi, Kerala, in India. It was built in 1568 A.D. by Samuel Castiel, David Belila, and Joseph Levi for the flourishing Paradesi Jewish community in Kochi.
Nature and Wildlife Near Cochin Airport
Kodanad Elephant Sanctuary
22.8 km · 38 min
Elephant rehabilitation centre on the banks of the Periyar — the closest major attraction to the hotel.
Athirapally Waterfalls
41.6 km · 1 hr 16 min
Kerala’s largest waterfall, where the Chalakudy river drops through dense forest. Vazhachal falls is on the same road.
Thattekad Bird Sanctuary
47.7 km · 1 hr 18 min
Kerala’s first bird sanctuary, known for the range of species in a small area. Best early in the morning.
Alappuzha Backwaters
79.9 km · 2 hr 12 min
The backwater network Kerala is best known for, by houseboat or smaller country craft.
Munnar
111 km · 3 hr 16 min
Tea plantations across misty hills in Idukki district. Most visitors stay a night or two.
Heritage and Culture Near Cochin Airport
Cheraman Juma Mosque, Kodungallur
24.6 km · 51 min
Traditionally held to be the oldest mosque in India, closer in style to a Kerala temple than to later mosque design.
St. Francis Church, Fort Kochi
33.5 km · 1 hr 10 min
The oldest European church in India, where Vasco da Gama was originally buried.
Paradesi Synagogue, Mattancherry
37.9 km · 1 hr 6 min
Built in 1568 in the old Jew Town quarter, with hand-painted Chinese floor tiles and Belgian glass lamps.
Fort Kochi
40.7 km · 1 hr 22 min
Colonial streets, Chinese fishing nets, spice warehouses and cafés — Portuguese, Dutch and British history in a few walkable blocks.
Pilgrim Centres Near Cochin Airport
Aluva Mahadeva Temple
7.8 km · 12 min
The closest major temple to the hotel, on a sandbank in the Periyar. Known for its Sivarathri celebrations.
Sri Adi Shankara Janmabhoomi Kshetram, Kalady
11.6 km · 19 min
The birthplace of Adi Shankaracharya, with a temple complex and memorial on the Periyar.
St. George’s Forane Church, Edappally
18.8 km · 32 min
One of the oldest Christian churches in India and a long-standing pilgrimage destination.
Vallarpadam Basilica
30.5 km · 44 min
The National Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Ransom, visited by pilgrims from across the country.
Guruvayoor Sree Krishna Temple
78 km · 2 hr 12 min
One of the most visited temples in Kerala, and a common first or last stop for pilgrims flying into Cochin.
Sabarimala
157 km · 4 hr 4 min
Among the most visited pilgrimage destinations in India. The journey takes most of a day, so an overnight near the airport beforehand is common.
Planning Your Trip
If you are passing through with time to spare, our guide to making use of a long layover at Cochin airport covers what fits into a few hours. For longer visits, Noah Sky Suites offers Standard and Premium Suites a few minutes from the terminal, along with a rooftop pool, spa and multi-cuisine restaurant to come back to.