Kochi International Airport (Formerly
Cochin)
Location: 15 miles (25km) north of Nedumbassery. The drive takes
from 45mins to an hour.
Time: +5.5.
Transfer Between Terminals
Terminals are located within walking distance of each other.
Getting to the city:
Taxis are available outside the main terminal and there are
pre-paid taxi desks in the arrivals halls of both terminals. The
KSRTC bus stops outside the departures terminal and buses go to a
number of areas throughout Kerala. There is no train station at the
airport, however the railway line from Kanyakumari to Delhi is
adjacent to the airport between Alwaye and Angamaly Railway
Stations.
Airport Taxis:
Metered taxis are available outside Arrivals for both terminals.
Cochin International Airport offers pre-paid taxis through kiosks
found inside both the Domestic and International Terminals, these
need to be paid in cash.
Facilities:
A 24hr ATM can be found in the car park opposite both terminals.
Wi-fi is available throughout the terminal but access to an Indian
mobile telephone number is needed in order to register for the
service. There are a number of restaurants and snack bars as well
as book shops, curio stalls and a money exchange facility.
Parking
Car parking facilities are available opposite the terminals.
Trivandrum International Airport
Location: 3.7 miles (6km) from Thiruvananthapuram
Time: GMT +5.5
Transfer Between Terminals
The terminals are close enough together for you to walk from one
to the other.
Getting to the city:
Train: There is no train or subway service to Trivandrum
Airport. There are train connections in Thiruvananthapuram to other
cities in India.
Bus: There is a city bus service from Trivandrum into
Thiruvananthapuram. KSRTC Bus No. 14 runs from outside the
International Terminal to the city bus terminal at East Fort, near
the Padmanabhaswamy temple. The trip takes about half an hour.
KSRTC buses run to other cities fairly regularly as well, but with
no real timetable.
Several hotels in the Thiruvananthapuram area offer private
shuttles for guests, including Hotel Pankaj, Leela Kempinski, Taj
Green Cove, Hotel Uday Samudra, and Hotel Samundra.
Taxi: There is a prepaid taxi desk in the baggage claim area
with fares listed to various destinations. To get the advertised
fare, collect a coupon from the desk and give it to the driver
along with your money. The prices listed are for
non-air-conditioned cabs; air-conditioned taxis will cost about 50%
more.
Car Rental:
There are no internationally-recognised companies that have car
hire offices at Trivandrum, but there are many local companies
represented. Most companies provide a driver with the car as
driving in India is notoriously difficult and unpleasant. In order
to rent a car, you will need to provide your local driver's licence
along with your International Drivers' Permit.
Airport Taxis:
There are taxis available outside the airport terminal.
Facilities:
Money and communications: Bank, currency exchange, post office,
and internet kiosks.
Luggage: There is a lost and found office in International
Terminal, and free baggage trolleys are available for use in the
airport. Conference and business: There are no business or
conference facilities at Trivandrum, but there is internet
available in the International Terminal, which has a Business Class
lounge. Other facilities: Amenities at Trivandrum include medical
facilities, dormitories, wheelchairs, child care facilities,
phone-charging points, and free local calls.
Wi-Fi: No reliable information on wi-fi access is available.
Information: There are information desks located in all three
terminals.
Shopping: There is duty-free shopping in the International
Terminal with the usual selection of alcohol, cigarettes and
perfume. Other shopping opportunities are slim but you can find
books, small gifts and souvenirs and mobile phones in both
terminals.
Food and Drink: There are a couple of nondescript restaurants
and cafes in each terminal, and kiosks selling snacks and soft
drinks.
Parking
Parking at Trivandrum Airport costs INR 60 for up to four hours.
Long-term parking is also available.