International Airports in Kerala

Kerala is appropriately described as “God’s own country,” thanks to its mild temperature, lush greenery, mesmerizing backwaters, and golden beaches. If such alluring attributes motivate you to fly into National Geographic Traveller’s one of the thirteen paradises in the globe, then here’s all the information you need to know about where to land in Kerala and where to travel from there. 

Kerala has four functioning international airports, all of which are located in the state’s major cities. These are well-connected to the rest of the country and the rest of the world. Moreover, these Kerala Airports are well-located in terms of connecting tourism spots in the state. You can also travel to these airports of Kerala by choosing a Kerala tour package with air transport on Lock Your Trip. 

Airports have a critical role in tourism. Passengers can travel between nations via airports. It also contributes to the country’s economic development. The need for air cargo transport has increased rapidly in recent years. 

These airports are: 

• Very convenient to reach the airport and also close to major tourist attractions.
• Develop economic growth, create jobs, boost tax income, and promote the preservation of protected areas.
• Meet the demands of travellers in terms of safety, accessibility, efficiency, and comfort.

Kerala is the only state in India with four operating international airports. So, here’s all the information you need about airports in Kerala that connect this “God’s own country” to the rest of the world. 

Cochin International Airport

Kochi, Kerala’s economic and industrial centre, is famed as the “Queen of the Arabian Sea.” It is a significant port city on India’s southwest coast. Kochi is the most popular local and international tourism destination. The megacity is well-known for its incredible contemporary, cultural, and historical significance.

Cochin International Airport is India’s first airport built under a public-private collaboration. Kerala’s busiest and biggest airport. It is a solar-powered airport with its own solar plant. 

• It has direct flights to foreign locations such as Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Doha, Jeddah, Dammam, Muscat, Colombo, and Riyadh.
• Cochin International Airport has three terminals and serves both international and local flights.
• The airport provides domestic service to practically all metropolitan areas as well as other cities in the region such as Pune, Jaipur, Hyderabad and Vishakhapatnam. 

 

There are many facilities available at the airport for passengers: 

 

• For the convenience of the elderly, babies, disabled, and alone women and youngsters, a free porterage service is provided.
• Drinking water and public restrooms are available separately for ladies and gentlemen.
• The terminal has contemporary lit signs to give proper advice and orientation in and around the airport.
• To check for missing items, just use Tourist Information Center.
• Aside from travel necessities, a large range of reading materials is offered.
• A medical team is on the ground here.
• There is a public telephone installed.
• Free passenger luggage trolleys.
• Shopping at Cochin International Airport is really a delight, with a diverse selection of world-class products. The Cochin International Airport Authority of India has a duty-free tiny market. 

 

Places to visit near Cochin International Airport:

• Fort Kochi
• Cherai Beach
• Athirapally Falls
• Backwaters
• Marine Drive
• Bolgatty Palace

Kannur International Airport

Kannur International Airport, the most recent addition to this list, became fully operational on December 9, 2018. It is 25 kilometres east of Kannur, near the Mattanur municipality. The airport includes an integrated national and international terminal with a floor size of 1,040,000 sq ft. Kannur International Airport is Kerala’s second greenfield airport, following Cochin International Airport. Travel to this airport of Kerala in Kerala tour package. 

 

• Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has requested airport property from KIAL in order to establish a helicopter manufacturing plant.
• Kannur Airport will include an MRO facility for aircraft maintenance, service, and modification.
• The Rajiv Gandhi Aviation Academy and Technology will establish an aircraft academy in the airport on two acres of land given to it. The institute will give students with aeronautics studies as well as flight training.
• An Indian Navy enclave will be built on 10 acres of land developed for the airport.

 

There are many facilities available at the airport for passengers: 

• Taxi Car Service 
• Baby Care Area
• Free passenger luggage trolleys
• ATM machines
• On-site Exchange of currency 
• Medical room
• Food courts
• Shops

 

Places to visit near Kannur International Airport:

• Fort St. AngSelo
• Museum of Arakkal
• Snake Park at Parassinikadavu
• The beach at Ezhara
• Kannur lighthouse
• Waterfalls of Alakapuri

Trivandrum Airport

Trivandrum International Airport is Kerala’s first and India’s fifth international airport. After Kochi, it is the busiest airport. It was founded in 1932 on the initiative of Colonel Goda Varma Raja, a qualified pilot. The Prime Minister, V.P. Singh, declared this to be Kerala’s first international airport in 1991. It is also the country’s primary airport and the world’s second to include a structural display of the IATA airport code “TRV.” Visitors who want to visit the southern areas of Kerala, such as Kovalam and Varkala, may fly from this airport. 

 

• It is a pilot training base and also serves the Indian air force and coast guard.
• There are three terminals, only two of which are functioning. Terminal 1 handles all domestic flights, whereas Terminal 2 handles all international flights as well as all domestic flights.
• This airport offers visa-on-arrival services to 11 countries. International flight booking services are also available at Trivandrum International Airport. 

 

There are many facilities available at the airport for passengers: 

• Restaurants and coffee shops
• ATMs and Foreign Currency Exchange
• Child Care Center
• Smoking Zone
• Trolleys for Baggage
• Executive Room
• Parking Spaces
• Wheelchairs

 

Places to visit near Trivandrum International Airport:

• Kovalam Beach
• Varkala Napier Museum
• Papanasam Beach
• Napier Museum
• Zoo
• Ponmudi Hill Station

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Calicut International Airport

Calicut International Airport, commonly known as Karipur Airport, is 25 kilometres from Malappuram and 28 kilometres from Kozhikode. It has two terminals, one for domestic flights and one for international flights. It has direct flights to a number of overseas locations, including Salalah, Muscat, Bahrain, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Ras al-Khaimah, Dubai, and Kuwait. This airport serves as a hub for major airlines such as Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia, Bahrain Air, JetKonnect, RAK Airways, and Oman Air. 

 

There are many facilities available at the airport for passengers: 

• Child Care Center
• Wheelchair service is available.
• Currency Exchange
• Banking services
• ATM machines
• Food and beverages
• Executive Room
• Parking Spaces
• Cafes and restaurants
• The Business Center
• Room for Meditation

 

Places to visit near Calicut International Airport:

• Art Gallery
• Krishna Menon Museum
• Mishkal Mosque
• Kadalundi River
• Guruvayoor Temple
• Regional science centre and Planetarium
• Sarovaram Biopark 

 

So there are lots of reasons to travel into Kerala’s majestic land. Discover the charming wonderland, savour the lovely backwaters, and catch a peek of India’s most peaceful beaches. And all of this within a short distance of your landing spot. 

Book right now, the Kerala tour package offered by Lock Your Trip to travel by air and land at any of the above-mentioned airports.