Cochin Airport

Cochin International Airport (CIAL) is the first Greenfield airport setup in the public private partnership (PPP) model in civil aviation infrastructure sector in India. Cochin International Airport has the state-of-the-art facilities and traditionally designed architecture unique to Kerala, and has been constructed to enable any type of wide-bodied aircraft to land or take off with the least of hassles.

The immigration set up at the airport functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs. The immigration process is regulated by the Foreign Regional Registration Officer, who is of the rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police. He is assisted by Assistant Commissioner of Police. The Process of Immigration is controlled by a set of rules and regulations issued from time to time.

The Airport is strategically located with easy access to all three National Highways passing through Kerala (NH 47, NH 17 and NH 49). The main Railway line from Kanyakumari to Delhi is adjacent to the airport and it is situated between Alwaye and Angamaly Railway Stations. The Cochin Sea Port, one of the biggest in the country is also situated close by. The Cochin Airport serves as a vital link in International trade, travel and tourism. The Airport has been planned in phases on a modular basis to suit future requirements and also to minimize the initial investments so as to generate revenue at the earliest possible time.

Accessing Ernakulam

Telephone access code: +91-484
Air: International airport at Nedumbassery (32 km from the town)

Accessing Ernakulam

Rail:Ernakulam is a major railhead of the Southern Railway Main station: Ernakulam Junction Ph: 131 Other stations: Ernakulam Town Ph: 2390920; Kochi Harbour Terminus Ph: 2666001

Road:The KSRTC Central Bus Station is near the Junction Railway Station Ph: 2372033 Private buses operate from High Court Junction, Railway Station and Kaloor Junction Tamil Nadu Road Transport bus station Ph: 2372616