Travelling from Colombo to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Colombo. Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Colombo to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV) taking off from here.
1 hour is the average travel time for a direct Colombo to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport flight.
Thiruvananthapuram (where Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is located) and Colombo share the UTC+5:30 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
The busiest route is from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV). Take your pick of 4 direct services every week. SriLankan Airlines operates a 3:35am departure between CMB and TRV.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Colombo to TRV. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying over a peak time such as February? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Colombo to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV) operate out of this terminal.
You can lock in a direct flight from Colombo to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport with SriLankan Airlines. This leading airline operates services from CMB.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between CMB and TRV is SriLankan Airlines.
SriLankan Airlines ranks as the leading on-time carrier on this route, with 81.82% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
Located around 32 kms (20 miles) from the centre of Colombo, CMB can be reached in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Colombo to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
Of the departures from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, 74% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
About Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Colombo to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near TRV instead:
Getting from Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV) to central Thiruvananthapuram
From Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, central Thiruvananthapuram is around 6 kms (4 miles) away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV)
At the moment, £102 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £186. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Colombo to TRV if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV)
April is the quietest month for flights from Colombo to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV), while December is the busiest. Find the best time to visit Thiruvananthapuram based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in a Colombo to TRV plane ticket departing in March if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Thiruvananthapuram to range from 23ºC to 34ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Colombo to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in January when temperatures are between 21ºC and 31ºC.
More about Thiruvananthapuram
After booking your flight from Colombo to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Thiruvananthapuram:
Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple and Padmanabha Swamy Temple Entrance are just two of the top-rated attractions to add to your Thiruvananthapuram must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Grow Beach Kovalam.
Explore more of India
Coimbatore is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be discovered after you've seen Thiruvananthapuram. Around 274 kms (170 miles) away to the north, its top attractions include Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Sri Sathya Sai Mandir and Mahatma Gandhi Memorial.
Around 209 kms (130 miles) northeast of Thiruvananthapuram, Madurai is another favourite stop in India. No visit is complete without checking out Meenakshi Amman Temple, Meenakshi Sundareshwarar Temple and Meenakshi Amman temple koothiyarkundu.