Thiruvananthapuram airport to suspended flights for five hours on October 20 - The HinduPublished - October 18, 2026 08:08 pm IST - THIRUVANANTHAPURAMThe Thiruvananthapuram International Airport will temporarily suspend operations from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on October 20 in connection with the ‘Alpassi Arattu’ procession of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple.Airport operations will remain suspended during the period as the procession passes through the area. The public has been advised to plan their journeys in advance.The Thiruvananthapuram City Police will impose traffic regulations in the State capital from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. on account of the procession.Traffic restrictions will apply to the roads from Vazhappally junction to Mithranandapuram and Fort School, and from the West Nada of the temple to Enchakkal, Vallakkadavu and the Arattu gate. Parking will be prohibited on both sides of these roads. Vehicles parked in violation of the restrictions will be removed using recovery vehicles, and legal action will be initiated, the police stated.Traffic congestion is expected at the Enchakkal Junction on the Kazhakuttom-Kovalam bypass as the procession proceeds towards Shangumughom and returns. Traffic will be diverted from 3 p.m. in the areas around Vazhappally junction, West Fort, Sreekanteswaram Park, Padmavilasam road and Kothalam junction.Passengers travelling to the domestic airport at Shangumughom have been advised to pass through Kallummoodu, Ponnara and Valiyathura. Published - October 18, 2026 08:08 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }