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Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Thiruvananthapuram. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 12,374.
The cheapest month to fly to Thiruvananthapuram is usually November.
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No airlines currently offer direct flights between South Africa and Thiruvananthapuram Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
The best price we found for a return flight to Thiruvananthapuram is R 12,374. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Thiruvananthapuram Airport is Sunday, 16 November 2025.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Thiruvananthapuram is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Qatar Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Thiruvananthapuram.

Flying to Thiruvananthapuram

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Cheapest flight foundR 6,944
Cheapest month to flySeptember

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How to find cheap flights to Trivandrum International Airport (TRV)

  • The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Trivandrum International Airport is R 6,944. A return plane ticket to TRV right now is R 12,374.

  • Stay updated on fares by creating a Price Alert. The moment prices on tickets to TRV drop, we'll keep you posted.

  • Pick up a bargain on tickets to Thiruvananthapuram, where Trivandrum International Airport is located, by booking ahead. You're more likely to find an awesome deal and have a wider range of departure options.

  • Select the 'Add nearby airports' option and broaden your search for cheap flights to Thiruvananthapuram. This will show you all the airports around your departure and destination points.

  • Search for plane tickets to Trivandrum International Airport that have a stop or two. Taking the scenic route can be cheaper. After your results appear, use the 'Stops' filter to explore your options.

Best time to go to Thiruvananthapuram

  • May is generally the cheapest month to catch a flight to Thiruvananthapuram.

  • Use the 'Whole month' tool if your travel dates are flexible. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to TRV that fits your budget and schedule.

  • Travel to Thiruvananthapuram in August if you prefer to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to TRV, but also when tickets are typically more expensive.

  • Travel in April if you prefer your holiday with fewer crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Thiruvananthapuram are often cheaper.

  • The weather can make or break your holiday, so consider the type of conditions you want to get away in. Thiruvananthapuram is warmest in March, averaging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).

  • Ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF), January is when temperatures are lowest.

  • January is when you're least likely to need an umbrella. With two days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Thiruvananthapuram.

  • Rain is more common here in May, which gets around 21 days of wet weather.

Travelling to Trivandrum International Airport (TRV): What you need to know

  • Offering direct flights to Trivandrum International Airport, these major airlines make reaching Thiruvananthapuram easy:

  • If you want to jet away with the carrier with the fewest delays, book your TRV plane ticket with Gulf Air. Up to 100% of its flights into this hub land according to schedule.

  • TRV is located in the UTC+5:30 timezone.

  • Eager to get some rest after your flight to TRV? These hotels near Trivandrum International Airport offer the perfect place to kick back and relax:

  • Trivandrum International Airport has an on-time rating of 79%, which shows how often departing flights arrive as planned. This can be helpful to know if you're catching a tight connecting flight or have to be somewhere shortly after landing.

Getting to central Thiruvananthapuram from Trivandrum International Airport (TRV)

Thiruvananthapuram highlights

  • These top sights should feature on your itinerary after stepping off your flight to Thiruvananthapuram:

    • Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple: Offering a great first impression of what the city has to offer, this landmark is around 0.32 kilometres south-west of the centre.

    • Royal Gardens: Here's where you can enjoy a quieter moment while exploring Thiruvananthapuram. This park is roughly 5 kilometres north-east of the centre.

    • Padmanabha Swamy Temple Entrance: Looking for more reasons to visit Thiruvananthapuram? This landmark draws in the crowds and is around 0.32 kilometres south-west of the city centre.

How to get to Tirunelveli from Trivandrum International Airport (TRV)

  • Going directly to Tirunelveli? From TRV, it'll take around 3 hours 35 minutes to drive there. The city is about 161 kilometres from the airport.

  • Public transport will take you to Tirunelveli in 4 hours 30 minutes or so.

Travelling from Trivandrum International Airport (TRV) to Kollam

  • About 48 kilometres away, Kollam is another city that you can easily reach from Trivandrum International Airport. It takes around 3 hours 15 minutes to make the trip on public transport from TRV.

  • Going there by car takes roughly 1 hour 55 minutes.

Explore more of India

  • There are plenty more places to explore in India, starting with Tirunelveli. Veda Thavro (Krishnan Temple), Mahadeva Swami Temple and ISKCON Tirunelveli are must-sees in this city, which is about 88 kilometres east of Thiruvananthapuram.

  • Coimbatore is another top destination in India and is roughly 274 kilometres north of Thiruvananthapuram. Get right to the good parts at attractions like Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Sri Sathya Sai Mandir and Mahatma Gandhi Memorial. Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) takes care of most arrivals into this city.

  • Round out your journey with Madurai, which is roughly 209 kilometres north-east of Thiruvananthapuram. Meenakshi Amman Temple, Meenakshi Sundareshwarar Temple and Meenakshi Amman temple koothiyarkundu give you plenty of reason to visit. You can get here by flying into Madurai Airport (IXM).

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