Travelling from Melbourne to Trivandrum International Airport (TRV): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where great travel stories take off. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Melbourne to Trivandrum International Airport (TRV).
The timezone in Thiruvananthapuram is UTC+5:30, which is five hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne. Trivandrum International Airport is located in Thiruvananthapuram.
To ensure you get on your flight from Melbourne to TRV, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
In high season, expect longer wait times and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Melbourne to TRV departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Located around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your holiday? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Trivandrum International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Of the flights that depart from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% land on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can arrive at AVV from the centre of Melbourne in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
You're going on holiday, so why not spend another night away at a hotel close to Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to TRV flight, check yourself in to Corio Bay Motel.
Avalon Airport has a strong track record for reliability and timeliness. 80.09% of flights taking off from here meet their scheduled arrival times without fail.
About Trivandrum International Airport (TRV)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Trivandrum International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near TRV and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Trivandrum International Airport (TRV)
R 4,073 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Trivandrum International Airport. Return flights start at R 7,819. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to TRV, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Melbourne to Trivandrum International Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Melbourne to Trivandrum International Airport.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Trivandrum International Airport (TRV)
August is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne to Trivandrum International Airport (TRV). Plan your visit to Thiruvananthapuram in April for a more laid-back experience.
When booking your Melbourne to TRV plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. March is the warmest month in Thiruvananthapuram, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Trivandrum International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Thiruvananthapuram
Start your Thiruvananthapuram trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Trivandrum International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Puthenmalika (Kuthiramalika) Palace and Padmanabha Swamy Temple Entrance are essential stops on your Thiruvananthapuram itinerary.
Explore more of India
You've seen Thiruvananthapuram, now it's time to discover more of India. Journey about 274 kilometres north to Coimbatore to tick off its top sights. From Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park to Sri Sathya Sai Mandir and Mahatma Gandhi Memorial, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Madurai is another favourite destination in India and is around 209 kilometres north-east of Thiruvananthapuram. No trip is complete without dropping by Meenakshi Amman Temple, Meenakshi Sundareshwarar Temple and Meenakshi Amman temple koothiyarkundu.
