Cochin Airport's planet centered design is a game changer

Dearest readers!

If you are reading this article by yours truly, there is a good chance that you are planning a visit to my beautiful city Kochi. And let me start by being the gracious host and introduce you to your first check point - Cochin Airport, a place where great metal birds (my hooman told me they call these planes) fly in and out all day long—and it’s all powered by the sun! Yes, you heard that right—this airport in Kerala, India, runs completely on solar energy, making it the first of its kind in the world.

Between 2013 and 2018, Cochin International Airport grew fast. The number of people using the airport jumped from 5.39 million to over 10 million in just a few years! It became the go-to spot for travelers visiting Kerala’s beautiful backwaters, cultural sites, and more.

Cochin International Airport isn’t just another airport—it’s a leader in using clean energy. As the world’s first fully solar-powered airport, it has won many awards and shown that being environmentally friendly doesn’t mean compromising on quality. The airport connects Kerala to places all over the world, especially the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Whether it’s moving people or cargo, the airport handles everything smoothly while staying green.

If you’re planning a trip to Kerala or are interested in how airports can be more sustainable, Cochin International is definitely one to admire and be curious about. So, next time you fly into Kerala, remember that you’re landing at a place powered by the sun and has a planet centered design!

Yours in travel stories and sunny skies,

Lady Whiskersdown