Book flights from Kochi to Dallas with Qatar Airways
Long-distance air travel has never been so comfortable, with flights from Kochi to Dallas with Qatar Airways offering you a range of world-class services along the way. These include delicious cuisine and an extensive catalogue of quality in-flight entertainment. Our cabin crew is attentive to your needs and will help you land in Dallas energised and feeling renewed from your travels.
Dallas is associated with the assassination of John F. Kennedy in 1963, and the Sixth Floor Museum here is devoted to the incident, But time has marched on since the 1960s, and modern Dallas is a city with a lively cultural scene and many attractions. These include the huge Dallas Museum of Art and the Nasher Sculpture Centre, as well as the Crow Collection of Asian Art with its collections of artefacts from across Asia, are especially worth a visit.
Arriving in Dallas
With a dramatic skyline of shining towers, huge open prairies surrounding it and a thriving arts scene, Dallas is Texas’ second-largest city and one of its most important commercial centres. Alongside the commerce and the oil industry is a city with a thriving arts scene and some historic centres of national and international importance.
Book a flight to Dallas with Qatar Airways and you’ll arrive in one of the most welcoming cities in America, where the smiles are as big as the 10-gallon hats.
The city is made up of various districts, each with their own unique personality and charm. Discovering everything that Dallas has to offer may take more than one trip, but you can guarantee you’ll be welcomed back with the same warmth and enthusiasm, no matter how often you visit.
Tourist attractions
Dallas has a wealth of museums, from the Dallas Museum of Art to the new Perot Museum of Nature and Science (hugely popular, so book your tickets in advance to ensure you can get in). The most infamous is perhaps the Sixth Floor Museum at the Texas Book Depository, from where Lee Harvey Oswald assassinated President Kennedy in 1963.
Another unusual museum is the Museum of Geometric and MADI Art, which focuses on digital art rather than more traditional paintings and sculpture.
Dallas loves its sports, and if you get a chance to catch an American football game during your stay then head to the AT&T Stadium in Arlington to watch the Dallas Cowboys play.
There are also arenas for the NBA team the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center in Downtown Dallas, where you’ll also find the Dallas Stars ice hockey team.
There are plenty of open spaces in this modern city, and a great place to relax for a while is the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens along the south banks of White Rock Lake in East Dallas.
Travel considerations
Flights to Dallas with Qatar Airways land at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. Visa restrictions for entry into the country will depend on your country of origin, length of stay and whether your trip is for business or pleasure. Before you fly to Dallas please check the visa and passport requirements.
Flying from Kochi
Cochin International Airport is one of India’s busiest air hubs, serving nearly 6½ million passengers every year. It connects with destinations all over the world, making it one of the key exit points for southern India. Passengers flying from Kochi with Qatar Airways will discover an airport where service is paramount, and friendly staff members go out of their way to ensure that the start of your journey is smooth and pleasant. A good selection of facilities and amenities also ensure that every need is met – from food and drink through to last-minute impulse buys and gifts.
Transportation and parking
Cochin airport has dedicated air-taxi services to and from major pilgrim destinations in Kerala as well as to cities like Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode. The most common way of getting to the airport is by bus, the closest bus stations are Angamaly bus depot and Aluva Rajiv Gandhi Municipal bus station.
These usually run every 45 minutes or so, it is advisable to plan your journey carefully in advance if you intend to travel by bus. Taxis are an alternative, and can be booked in advance by your hotel to ensure you are paying the correct fare. Some parking for both short and long-term stays is available, although spaces are limited.
Arriving in Kochi
Passengers flying from Kochi with Qatar Airways depart from the International Terminal. It has three lounges in the departures section. A VIP lounge exclusively for VIPs and CIPs is located near the emigration area on the ground floor. The Earth Lounge is one of the biggest in India, with 6,000sq Ft of facilities, with a dedicated bar, restaurant and private seating facility offering panoramic views. First class and business class passengers can also access the Firefly Terrace garden for free.
Facilities and amenities
Cochin International Airport has a good selection of retail outlets selling everything from pearls through to locally produced handicrafts, high-end luxury goods and accessories. There are plenty of refreshment options too, ranging from sit-down restaurant meals through to on-the-go snacks. Wi-Fi is available in some areas, and full disabled support is offered for less mobile passengers.