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Cochin International Airport (IATA: COK) is located 28 km northeast of Kochi's city centre in Nedumbassery. It is an international airport that also handles domestic and freight flights. There are two passenger terminals at the airport. The airport spans over 1300 acres and has flights connecting with domestic cities like Chennai, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and New Delhi. It also offers regular flights to other international destinations, including Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, Colombo, and Riyadh. You can take a bus or a taxi to the city centre from the airport. Cochin International Airport began operations in 1999 and is the world's first fully solar-powered airport. It has a reserved lounge, VIP rooms and guest rooms, duty-free shops, information desks, childcare rooms, free Wi-Fi, ATMs, baggage trolleys, baggage wrapping, gift shops, traveller essentials shops, a first-aid room, wheelchair assistance, banking and currency exchange services, prepaid taxi services, conference rooms, baggage wrapping services, and more. In addition, there are several options for dining and refreshments.

Thrissur, previously called Trichur, is Kerala's fourth-largest city and is situated in central Kerala, about 85 km from Kochi. The city derives its name from Thiru-Shiva-Perur, meaning Lord Shivaís City and is founded around the Vadakkumnathan Temple at the Thekkinkadu ground. Raja Rama Varma is considered the architect of Thrissur, a town steeped in a rich cultural legacy since ancient times. Today it is the seat of several traditional academies such as the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi, Kerala Lalithakala Akademi and Kerala Sahitya Akademi. The city is well connected by taxis and autos besides government and private buses. One of the oldest cities on the western coast, this commercial and cultural centre is known for hosting a variety of festivals throughout the year. Compared to the other cities in the state, Thrissur attracts the most local tourists. Pooram, Christmas, Onam, Easter, Eid are some of the major festivals celebrated. Among them, the Thrissur Pooram and Onam festivals are the cityís key attractions. Thrissur Pooram, celebrated from mid-April to mid-May, has a 200-year history at the least and is characterised by processions of resplendent elephants and orchestra. Puli Kali during Onam also attracts thousands of visitors. It is a folk form where men dress up as tigers for a grand spectacle for all.

Madurai International Airport (IATA code: IXM) serves the city of Madurai and surrounding regions in southern Tamil Nadu. The airport has two connecting terminals. Madurai Airport is Tamil Nadu's fourth busiest airport and is mostly a customs airport. It is situated 12 km from the Madurai Railway Station. During the Second World War, the airport had been used by the British RAF. The food court, duty-free lounges, ATM, medical care, and other amenities at Madurai Airport are well-equipped to meet the demands of passengers. International destinations such as Colombo, Dubai, and Singapore have direct flights from this aesthetically maintained airport in the temple city of Madurai.

Madurai, according to legend, was formerly a forest called Kadambavanam. A farmer once witnessed Indra (the god-king) worshipping a Swayambhu (self-created Lingam) under a Kadamba tree. He quickly informed King Kulasekara Pandya, who proceeded to clear the forest and construct a temple around the Lingam. Soon after, the city of Madurai ó derived from mathuram (sweet in taste) ó developed around the temple. Three hills ó Yanaimalai (elephant), Nagamalai (snake), and Pasumalai (cow) ó surround the city of Madurai. The city of Madurai is also famous for its jasmine ó known better here as malligai ó attracting tourists from all over the world, and is a major exporter of the flower to other Indian towns. This temple city and pilgrim town have enthralled visitors for years. Ancient history and culture permeate every nook, and magnificent temples made in the Dravidian architecture dominate the skyline. The city is also well connected by city buses operated by the government, besides minibuses, autorickshaws and taxis.