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How to Reach Thattekad

The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport.

Overview

The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport.

Transport Options

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By Air

The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport (COK), about 33 km from Thattekad.

Airport and flights

There are four airports in Kerala, with flights to domestic and international destinations: Kannur Kochi (Cochin), Kozhikode (Calicut), and Thiruvananthapuram. The airports have several carriers operating international flights.

•There are four airports in Kerala, with flights to domestic and international destinations: Kannur Kochi (Cochin), Kozhikode (Calicut), and Thiruvananthapuram.
•Cochin International Airport (COK) is the largest airport in the state, as well as the first Indian airport with solar-powered operations, with regular flight connections to most parts of India, of the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
•Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV) has regular connections to major cities of India, and to the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
•Calicut International Airport (CCJ) is a new airport with limited international flights other than to the Middle East.

Nearby airports

Straight-line distances from the centre of town.

•Cochin International Airport (COK) — about 33 km
•Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) — about 107 km

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By Train

The nearest railway station is Angamaly railway station, about 36 km from central Thattekad.

Railway access

Indian Railways operates several trains to, from and within Kerala. Trains into Kerala start from neighbouring states like Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

•Indian Railways operates several trains to, from and within Kerala.
•Log on to the Indian Railways booking site to book tickets online or walk up to any railway station to book tickets between any two destinations in India.
•Trains are the most popular method of transport and almost all trains in Kerala originate or terminate in Thiruvananthapuram or Ernakulam, and are usually heavily booked.
•The luxury tourist train The Golden Chariot offers a South Indian Rail Tour, which includes many parts of Kerala.

Nearby railway stations

Straight-line distances from the centre of town.

•Angamaly railway station — about 36 km
•Chowara railway station — about 36 km

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By Road

. Inter-state private and government buses operate between neighbouring states. Usually, the journey is performed at night to escape the heat of the day.

By bus

. Inter-state private and government buses operate between neighbouring states. Usually, the journey is performed at night to escape the heat of the day.

•Inter-state private and government buses operate between neighbouring states.
•However private bus companies operate more buses than government options.
•It is recommended to consider booking long-distance bus tickets on air-conditioned Volvo buses operated by all operators as the quality of the other buses varies significantly.

By car

Roads remain the primary mode of transport. The primary roads are NH 47, NH 49, NH 17 and NH 212 and are all National Highways.

•Roads remain the primary mode of transport.
•State Highways connect almost all parts of Kerala.

Practical Tips

•There are four airports in Kerala, with flights to domestic and international destinations: Kannur Kochi (Cochin), Kozhikode (Calicut), and Thiruvananthapuram.
•Cochin International Airport (COK) is the largest airport in the state, as well as the first Indian airport with solar-powered operations, with regular flight connections to most parts of India, of the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
•Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV) has regular connections to major cities of India, and to the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
•Calicut International Airport (CCJ) is a new airport with limited international flights other than to the Middle East.
•20 to 25 international carriers offer flights to Kerala.