{"id":24687,"date":"2026-10-16T17:13:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T11:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/?p=24687"},"modified":"2026-10-16T17:13:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T11:43:00","slug":"thiruvananthapuram-airport-expansion-project-anantha","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/thiruvananthapuram-airport-expansion-project-anantha\/","title":{"rendered":"Thiruvananthapuram Airport Expansion Begins Under Project Anantha"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is set to undergo a major expansion. On October 15, 2026, airport officials laid the foundation stone for a \u20b92,500-crore international terminal expansion under Project Anantha. The international terminal currently has the capacity to handle around 35 lakh passengers a year. Once the work is complete, that capacity is expected to rise to 1.15 crore passengers a year. The expansion will also provide more space and upgraded facilities for international travellers.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is Project Anantha at Thiruvananthapuram Airport?<\/b><\/h3>\n

Project Anantha is a plan to expand and upgrade Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala. Adani Airports is overseeing the development to accommodate growing passenger traffic at the airport. The international terminal expansion alone will cost around \u20b92,500 crore and cover approximately 92,552 square metres. It is part of a much larger airport development plan, with Adani Airports planning an overall investment of approximately \u20b98,700 crore.<\/span><\/p>\n

The project will cover more than just the terminal building. It also includes improvements to airport roads, airside infrastructure, safety systems, and other facilities needed for daily airport operations. The foundation stone ceremony on October 15 marked the beginning of this major expansion.<\/span><\/p>\n

What New Facilities Will the International Terminal Offer?<\/b><\/h3>\n

The expansion is not just about increasing the airport’s capacity. It also aims to make travel easier for passengers by improving several airport facilities. Here are some of the planned improvements passengers can expect:<\/span><\/p>\n