Cochin Airport launches dedicated hub for Sabarimala pilgrims

Cochin International Airport Limited has opened a dedicated 5,000‑sq ft facilitation centre for Sabarimala pilgrims, and Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan will inaugurate it on November 17, according to The Hindu.

What services does the new pilgrim centre provide?

It houses KSRTC bus counters, on‑demand chartered bus booking, a helicopter service desk, a Devaswom help desk, prasadam coupon counter, prepaid taxi booking, a vegetarian food outlet, a rest area and a real‑time flight display, The Hindu reported.

Where is the centre located and how can pilgrims access it?

The facility sits near the police aid post beside the domestic arrival terminal and operates round the clock, making it easily reachable for travelers, the airport’s official release said.

How many pilgrims used the centre previously and where did they come from?

About 11,000 pilgrims used the centre last year, including visitors from Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Malaysia and Singapore, The Hindu noted.