List of International Airports in Kerala in 2024

Kerala, a state in India, that is well-connected by air, has four international airports and a few domestic airports mainly used for charter flights and by the Indian Navy for defence purposes. The presence of four international airports facilitates easy access for tourists and business travellers to reach the state. In this article, we will be checking out the list of airports that are in operation for the public in Kerala state. Let’s get into it.

To start with, in Kerala State, there are four international airports in India. In India Kerala and Tamil Nadu are the only states in the whole of India to have four International airports.

International Airports in Kerala

Here is the list of International Airport:

• Trivandrum International Airport (TRV) in Thiruvananthapuram
• Cochin International Airport (COK) in Nedumbassery
• Calicut International Airport (CCJ) in Karipur
• Kannur International Airport (CNN) in Kannur

These four airports are well connected through domestic and international airports in India and also abroad. Let’s deep dive to learn more about each of these airports in detail.

List of International Airports in Kerala State (India)

Name of Airport	Airport Code (IATA)	Airport Type	City
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport	TRV	International	Thiruvananthapuram
Cochin International Airport	COK	International	Cochin
Calicut International Airport	CCJ	International	Calicut
Kannur International Airport	CNN	International	Kannur

Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV)

Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is located in Thiruvananthapuram. It is the capital city of Kerala State. It is the oldest and the first airport in Kerala state founded in 1932. In 1991 it registered the mark as 5th international airport in India. Now in 2024 it is the second busiest airport in Kerala state. It serves both domestic and international flights and is a major gateway for tourists of the middle east and south east countries.

Trivandrum International Airport

Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV) has three Terminals in which two are operational.

• Terminal 1 handles the domestic airlines.
• Terminal 2 handles the international airlines.

Nearest Tourist Places: Shanghumugam Beach, Kovalam Beach, Veli Lake, Sree Padmanabha Temple, Kuthiramalika(Puthenmalika)

Cochin International Airport (COK)

Cochin International Airport also known as Nedumbassery Airport located in the city of Kochi (City is also known as Cochin). It is the busiest airport in Kerala and serves a major hub for both domestic and international flights, especially to the Middle East cities like Abu Dhabi Dubai, Doha , Jeddah, Dammam and Muscat.

Cochin International Airport (COK)

Cochin International Airport (COK) consists of three Terminals. All these three terminals are in operation and serve both domestic and international flights.

Nearest Tourist Places: Kochi Fort, Mattancherry Palace, Athirapally Waterfalls, Indo-Portuguese Museum, Wellington Island

Calicut International Airport (CCJ)

Calicut International Airport also known as Karipur Airport. This airport is located in Malappuram district and serves the city of Kozhikode. It is a major gateway for the Malabar region of Kerala and has regular flights to the Middle East like Abu Dhabi Dubai, Doha , Jeddah, Dammam and Muscat.

Calicut International Airport

Calicut International Airport has four operational terminals:

• Terminal 1, 3 and 4 handle domestic airlines.
• Terminal 2 handles the international airlines.

Nearest Tourist Places: Guruvayoor Temple, Mishkal Mosque, Kadalundi River Tourism, Nilambur Teak Museum

Kannur International Airport (CNN)

Kannur International Airport is the newest international airport and the fourth in international airport Kerala state located in Kannur district. This airport was open on 9th December 2018. It is the fourth busiest airport in Kerala which also handles both domestic and international flights.

Kannur International Airport

Kannur International Airport has three Terminals. All these terminals are used for both domestic and international airlines.

Nearest Tourist Places: St.AngSelo Fort, Arakkal museum, Ezhara Beach, Alakapuri Waterfalls

Conclusion

Here in this article, we have answered in detail about each of the international airports located in Kerala state. We have given the points that you should know about these four airports: Trivandrum International Airport, Cochin International Airport, Calicut International Airport, Kannur International Airport. Hope this article helps. Check out some frequently asked questions down below.

FAQs on International Airports in Kerala State-

What are the names of international airports in Kerala in 2024?

• Trivandrum International Airport (TRV) in Thiruvananthapuram
• Cochin International Airport (COK) in Nedumbassery
• Calicut International Airport (CCJ) in Karipur
• Kannur International Airport (CNN) in Kannur

How many operational airports are there in Kerala in 2024?

There are there are four operational international airports and seven operational domestic/defence airports in Kerala state.

Which is the busiest airport in Kerala?

Cochin International Airport is the most busiest airport in Kerala.

Which is the second busiest airport in Kerala?

Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is the second busiest airport in Kerala.