Flying from Trivandrum International Airport (TRV) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Trivandrum International Airport to Chennai Airport is 1 hour 15 minutes.
Chennai's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Thiruvananthapuram.
Flights from TRV to MAA start from 06:35 — the first with IndiGo. The last service of the day is at 22:45 with IndiGo. In total, you can choose from 244 weekly Trivandrum International Airport to Chennai Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your TRV to MAA flight.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Jetting into Chennai (and then discovering more of India!) is a snap with IndiGo. This popular carrier has direct flights from Trivandrum International Airport to Chennai Airport.
IndiGo is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
IndiGo ranks as the leading on-time carrier for TRV to MAA flights, with 84.15% of services arriving on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Trivandrum International Airport (TRV) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
£42 is the best price for a one-way Trivandrum International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. A return flight starts from £80. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Score cheap tickets from TRV to MAA by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Trivandrum International Airport to Chennai Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from TRV to MAA by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Trivandrum International Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Trivandrum International Airport (TRV)
79.04% of flights that depart Trivandrum International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To reach Trivandrum International Airport from central Thiruvananthapuram, it'll take about 0 hours if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 0.1 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Looking for a handy hotel close to TRV? If you're catching an early flight from Trivandrum International Airport to Chennai Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Trivandrum International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Chennai Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Hire and explore beyond Chennai's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Chennai Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is approximately 12 miles from the centre of Chennai. The drive time takes around 45 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The quietest month for a flight from Trivandrum International Airport to Chennai Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Chennai based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your flight from Trivandrum International Airport to Chennai Airport, think about the type of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with the temperature ranging from 28ºC (82ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from TRV to MAA sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored after you've experienced Chennai. Around 180 miles away to the west, top sights here include Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Around 270 miles south-west of Chennai, Coimbatore is another favourite stop in India. Start your sightseeing at Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.