COCHIN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

The international airport i.e. the Cochin International Airport basically serves the city of Kochi, in Kerala. The airport is one of the busiest airports of the world. Also, this airport is declared as the first fully solar-powered airport of the world. This international airport can handle around 9 million passengers annually.

Let’s get an insight of the Cochin International Airport.

Terminals:

The Cochin International Airport has 3 terminals with Terminal 3 as the fourth largest terminal of India.

Terminal 1:

Terminal 1 is the international passengers terminal that has around 42 check-in counters, 36 passport control desks, and 12 security gates. However, this terminal is said to converted into a domestic terminal.

Terminal 2:

This terminal is a domestic terminal and can serve about 400 passengers during peak hours. It has 26 check-in counters and 6 security gates.

Terminal 3:

Terminal 3 is an international terminal. Its ground level is for arrivals and top level is for departures.

Lounges:

You can spend some time in the lounges which are inside the airport by taking a pass or a membership.

Hotels:

There are a lot of hotels nearby the Cochin International Airport. Have a look!

Facilities Provided By Cochin International Airport

ATMs:

If you need urgent cash, then a number of cash machines are available at the airport.

Currency Exchange:

Facilities for currency exchange are present at both the terminals, i.e. domestic and international (Land-side and Air-side).

Internet Facility:

Internet stations are available at different terminals of the airport. One can access the free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes at the airport.

Child Care Rooms:

Passengers travelling with kids can relax in the child care rooms available at the airport.

Business Centre:

The computers with internet connectivity are present at the canopy.

Duty-Free Shopping:

The duty-free shops are present at the the Domestic and International Departures area. One can buy souvenirs, books, or some other things from these shops located at the canopy.

Prayer Room:

There is a prayer room present at the International Terminal Departure Hall.

Food And Drinks:

There are a number of restaurants for food and drinks at the airport.

Medical Services:

In case of any medical emergency, there is a 24×7 medical center located at the International Terminal Departure Hall. Also, the pharmacy is present at the canopy.

Showers:

They are present at the International Departure area in the earth Lounge inside the airport.

Lockers:

Availability of luggage store lockers are there at the parking area near International Arrivals. Prices will be depend on the time for storage and weight of the luggage.

Post Office:

A post office is also present inside the airport.

Transportation:

One can avail the transportation facilities by a wide range of options like buses, metros, trains, taxis, and rickshaws.

Taxis:

There is a taxi booth at the Arrivals Hall. One can hire the taxis from there.

Buses:

KSRTC provides the bus services from airport to the nearby places.