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 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.