Thiruvananthapuram airport clocks highest-ever domestic cargo volume of 444 MT in October

The Thiruvananthapuram International Airport.

The Thiruvananthapuram International Airport has recorded its highest-ever monthly domestic cargo handling volume of 444 metric tonnes (MT) in October, marking a 9.4% increase over its previous record of 406 MT, achieved in June 2026, with an additional 38 MT handled during the month.

The growth highlights the increasing role of the Thiruvananthapuram airport in facilitating the movement of time-sensitive and essential commodities, connecting Keralam with major commercial centres across the country. Mobile phones emerged as one of the leading commodities contributing to the increased cargo volume, with shipments arriving in greater numbers from Delhi. The trend is expected to continue, supported by growing demand and logistics movements, said the airport authorities.

The airport has also witnessed a significant increase in the movement of optical lenses from Mumbai. A growth of over 145% has been posted in lens cargo movement.

Courier operations

Courier and consolidated cargo operations have also gained momentum. A few agencies have commenced outbound consolidated cargo operations directly from Thiruvananthapuram, which were previously routed through Kochi. Inbound consolidated cargo handled has also registered an increase. Post Office Mail (P.O. Mail) has also recorded growth in both inbound and outbound movements, with the trend expected to continue in the coming months.

Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai and Hyderabad emerged as the top five domestic destinations and origin markets for cargo movement, underlining the airport’s growing connectivity with major commercial and logistics hubs in India. The commencement of EXIM operations at Vizhinjam International Seaport is expected to open up new opportunities for the region’s logistics sector. The growing synergy between the seaport and airport is expected to strengthen multimodal cargo connectivity in Thiruvananthapuram, generating additional demand for domestic air cargo movement and positioning the region as an emerging integrated logistics hub.

Published - November 05, 2026 08:53 pm IST