CIAL – Terminal 2 Project Strengthens Passenger Infrastructure & Non-Aeronautical Revenue

Expert Analysis:

• Cochin International Airport (CIAL) has advanced its Terminal 2 development with the completion of the 0484 Aero Lounge, a ~50,000 sq ft passenger-hospitality facility developed alongside the Business Jet Terminal. The project includes 41 rooms, suites, boardrooms, conference halls and co-working facilities.

• The facility has already gained traction, welcoming 25,000+ guests and recording around 12,000 room bookings in its first year, providing CIAL with an additional source of non-aeronautical revenue beyond conventional airport operations.

• The Terminal 2 development forms part of CIAL's wider infrastructure expansion, which includes international terminal upgrades, additional aircraft parking, cargo infrastructure, hospitality and commercial projects. CIAL currently has a broader portfolio of 163 ongoing projects.

• CIAL's expansion is supported by sustained passenger and cargo activity. The airport handled 11.52 million passengers in 2025, while FY26 cargo throughput reached 72,178 MT, up nearly 10% YoY.