Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL)

World's first fully solar-powered airport, operating at Nedumbassery since 1999.

📍 Nedumbassery, Kochi · 🚉 Transport & Connectivity

Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) is a transport hub in Nedumbassery, Kochi, Kerala. Passenger terminal operations — domestic and international flights, Air cargo handling, Immigration, customs and ground-handling facilitation are among its core offerings. Last checked against public sources in 2026-07.

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About Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL)

Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) operates Kochi's international airport at Nedumbassery, India's first airport built under a public-private partnership. Opened in 1999, it became the world's first fully solar-powered airport in 2015 and ranks as India's fifth-busiest airport by international traffic.

Services

✓Passenger terminal operations — domestic and international flights
✓Air cargo handling
✓Immigration, customs and ground-handling facilitation
✓Solar power generation for airport operations
✓Retail, duty-free and dining concessions at the terminal

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Frequently asked questions

What is CIAL known for?

It is the world's first fully solar-powered airport and India's first airport built under a public-private partnership.

Where is Cochin International Airport located?

At Kochi Airport P.O., Nedumbassery, Ernakulam district, Kerala 683111.

How can I contact CIAL?

Call +91 484 2610115 or +91 484 3053000, or email pro@cial.aero.

About Nedumbassery

Nedumbassery is one of Kochi’s commercial localities, part of the greater Ernakulam metropolitan area of Kerala. See all businesses in Nedumbassery →

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